Tanzania - Southern Expedition
The wildest, most secret Tanzania
There is a Tanzania that seems to belong to another time: wild, untamed and untouched. Far from the usual routes, the south is the country's great hidden gem.
In Nyerere National Park, the largest in Tanzania, we cruise upriver among hippos and crocodiles, sleep under the stars at our fly camp and set out to explore on foot with FGASA-certified guides.
Then we fly by light aircraft to Ruaha National Park, home to Africa's great predators, to cross the savannah unhurried in open vehicles, with all five senses awake.
An old-style safari, with the spirit of the great expeditions. Africa's best-kept secret.
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Live the experience in a group
The whole itinerary, the hotels and the services are planned and validated by our team so you only have to worry about enjoying the safari.
How does it work?
- Check the calendar and choose one of the scheduled departures.
- Fill in your details and confirm the booking.
- Pay the deposit to secure your place.
- Your trip is confirmed and all that is left is to get ready for the adventure.
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Your tailor-made trip
A trip just for you and your group, with the freedom to adapt every detail to what you truly want to experience.
Experience Africa at your own pace
With the Private Trip option, you can customize the itinerary, pace, accommodations, and dates to create a unique, flexible, and completely tailor-made experience.
How does it work?
- Fill out the form with your ideas, dates, and preferences.
- Your trip is confirmed, and all that's left is to prepare for the adventure.
- We customize the itinerary (activities, hotels, and pace) according to your preferences.
- We confirm and book everything you need to start your safari.
Your detailed safari itinerary
Arriving in Dar es Salaam
Welcome to Tanzania. When you arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport, in the city of Dar es Salaam, we will transfer you to your accommodation in Slipway, one of the liveliest areas of the city, set by the harbour and facing the Indian Ocean. Its seafaring feel, restaurants, terraces and small shops make it an ideal place to start discovering life in one of the country's most important cities. In the afternoon you can stroll around the area and enjoy a first dinner by the sea at one of its restaurants (dinner not included).
On the way to Nyerere National Park
Today the adventure begins. We will leave Dar es Salaam early and head for Nyerere National Park, a journey of around 4 hours along our alternative route on secondary roads. Before reaching the accommodation, we will stop in the village of Mloka, where we will enjoy a local lunch and learn a little more about the daily life of this community. We will arrive at the accommodation, located right at the park gates, and in the afternoon one of the first unforgettable experiences of the trip awaits: a boat safari on the Rufiji River, cruising its waters surrounded by a great variety of birds. We will end the day on a sandbank on the riverbank, enjoying the sunset with a sundowner and drinks as the sun goes down over the African landscape.
Cruising into the heart of Nyerere
Today we will head into the heart of Nyerere National Park in a very special way. In the morning we will take a boat safari of around 3-4 hours inside the park, setting off from Mloka and cruising to a point in the interior. On reaching our meeting point we will enjoy a bush lunch, a meal out in nature. We will then split into two groups: some will spend the night at a Flying Camp (fly camp) in the Lake Siwandu area, sharing an evening around the fire, learning how to light it and listening to stories under the African sky; the others will spend the night at the accommodation on Lake Makubi, where they will enjoy a sunset and dinner by the lake.
Walking safari and a night under the stars
Today we will swap experiences so that everyone can enjoy both. After a good breakfast, one group will start the day at the fly camp, exploring the surroundings of Lake Siwandu on a walking safari before returning to the accommodation. Meanwhile, the group that woke up at the accommodation will enjoy a walking safari in the Lake Makubi area before heading to the fly camp for the Flying Camp experience, with a fire and stories under the African sky. We will end the day having experienced two very special ways of discovering Nyerere, combining different types of safari, a variety of ecosystems and moments of connection with the surroundings.
Light aircraft flight to Ruaha
After an early breakfast we will say goodbye to Nyerere and continue our adventure in southern Tanzania. In the morning we will take an internal light aircraft flight from Nyerere to Ruaha National Park. On arrival, we will start discovering one of the most impressive and remote parks in Tanzania. We will enjoy a safari through its wild landscapes, with a hot lunch at our accommodation to recharge. In the afternoon we will head out again in search of wildlife and end the day with dinner out in nature, enjoying the calm and the sounds of the African savannah.
Full day in Ruaha
Today we will spend the whole day discovering Ruaha National Park, an extraordinary park known for its large elephant herds, its high density of big cats and its breathtakingly beautiful landscapes. We will start early with a sunrise safari and breakfast out in nature, making the most of the first hours of the day, when the savannah begins to wake up and the big cats are most active. We will return to the accommodation for a hot lunch and a rest before heading out again in the afternoon. At sunset, we will enjoy a special stop with drinks as we watch the light change over the landscape.
Ruaha, unhurried
Our last full day in Ruaha will let us keep exploring this fascinating territory, unhurried and letting ourselves be surprised by whatever nature wants to give us. We will set off early for another sunrise safari, followed by breakfast out in nature. Afterwards we will return to the accommodation for a hot lunch and a rest. In the afternoon we will travel the park's tracks once more in search of new encounters with African wildlife. We will end our final day with a special dinner out in nature, celebrating everything we have experienced during these days in southern Tanzania. Throughout these days we will have explored the park in our open safari vehicle, combining different routes to discover Ruaha's wildlife.
Last safari and journey home
Last sunrise in the savannah. Before saying goodbye to Ruaha, we will enjoy one last morning safari to make the most of our time in this incredible park right up to the final moment. We will then transfer to the airstrip to take the flight back to Dar es Salaam, due to arrive at midday (13:30). From there we will connect with our international flight home from Julius Nyerere International Airport (the international flight must depart from 22:00 onwards), taking with us unforgettable memories of a wild and authentic Tanzania.
Nyerere National Park is the largest in Tanzania and one of the country's least-known. We head deep into the remote lakes region to experience it like the great expeditions of old: a walking safari following the tracks of elephants, big cats, giraffes and buffalo with FGASA-certified guides, and a night at the fly camp, around a campfire and under an endless sky.
Some places can only be discovered by letting the water set the course. On the Rufiji River we board a boat safari upstream to the lakes region, cruising among hippos, crocodiles and a great variety of birds. The day ends on a sandbank by the shore, with a sundowner as the sun sets over the African landscape.
Ruaha National Park is one of Tanzania's great wildlife sanctuaries and one of its most remote. There are no crowds here: just silence, endless horizons, large elephant herds and a high density of big cats such as lions and leopards. We explore it unhurried in open 4x4 Land Cruisers, feeling the wind, the scent of the earth and the sounds of the savannah.
Facing the Indian Ocean on the Msasani Peninsula, this welcoming hotel with bay views, surrounded by restaurants, shops and charming little corners, offers the perfect balance between comfort and seaside atmosphere.
Out in nature, right on the edge of Nyerere National Park, this welcoming camp offers an intimate, authentic safari experience. Its spacious tents surrounded by vegetation make it a special spot to enjoy the magic of the African savannah.
Makubi is much more than a safari camp: it is a way of experiencing nature through respect, simplicity and connection with the surroundings. A project committed to conservation and to developing local talent, where every stay invites you to enjoy Africa unhurried and in an authentic way.
In the very heart of Ruaha National Park, Mwagusi is one of the few camps located inside the park. Built with natural materials and perfectly blended into the landscape, it offers an authentic safari experience close to nature, where you can enjoy the wildlife from a privileged setting.
Included
All activities and excursions mentioned in the detailed itinerary, including entrance fees and permits to all national parks
Activities
24 hour support from our local team at the destination as well as our customer service team in Spain
Service around the clock
International flights and entry visa to the country. Click here to read more about what is not included
What is not included
No mandatory treatment. However, we recommend that you visit your nearest international vaccination center to receive professional advice on malaria prophylaxis and other recommendations.
Malaria
Emergency rescue service with Flying Doctors (to be active, you need international or travel-specific medical insurance) and Chapka travel medical and cancellation insurance (up to €7,000 in cancellation costs and a maximum trip length of 16 days).
Insurance
Cancel your trip free of charge up to 70 days before the departure date. Read more here
Terms and Conditions
Currently there is no mandatory vaccine to enter Tanzania, unless at some point in the last 6 months before entering Tanzania you have been in a yellow fever endemic country (in Tanzania there is none). Even so, we recommend that you visit the nearest tropical medicine center so that specialists can advise you on the recommendations to take into account.
Vaccines
You need a visa to enter Tanzania. The easiest way is to process it at the airport, it costs $50 and is paid in cash. Alternatively, you can process it online at least 10 days before your trip.
Visas
The arrival and departure airport must be Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam (DAR). The return flight must depart from 22:00 onwards on day 8. Recommended airlines: Qatar Airways, Turkish, KLM and Swiss Air.
International flights
Mountain Refuge Accommodation and Hotel in Moshi
Lodges
All meals specified in the itinerary and mineral water in the vehicle during the safari.
Meals
Airport pick-up and drop-off at the specified times, a professional, local English-speaking driver-guide, and domestic flights Nyerere – Ruaha and Ruaha – Dar es Salaam (maximum 15 kg of checked luggage and 5 kg in the cabin).
Transport
Standard group travel departures: adults only (16+).
Children and teenagers are not permitted on standard group departures;
- Exception: Teenagers are ONLY permitted on Classic Safari departures.
- We offer the GT Special Family program, which welcomes children and teenagers.
Children
Not Included
Activities
All activities and excursions mentioned in the detailed itinerary, including entrance fees and permits to all national parks
Service around the clock
24 hour support from our local team at the destination as well as our customer service team in Spain
What is not included
International flights and entry visa to the country. Click here to read more about what is not included
Malaria
No mandatory treatment. However, we recommend that you visit your nearest international vaccination center to receive professional advice on malaria prophylaxis and other recommendations.
Insurance
Emergency rescue service with Flying Doctors (to be active, you need international or travel-specific medical insurance) and Chapka travel medical and cancellation insurance (up to €7,000 in cancellation costs and a maximum trip length of 16 days).
Terms and Conditions
Cancel your trip free of charge up to 70 days before the departure date. Read more here
Vaccines
Currently there is no mandatory vaccine to enter Tanzania, unless at some point in the last 6 months before entering Tanzania you have been in a yellow fever endemic country (in Tanzania there is none). Even so, we recommend that you visit the nearest tropical medicine center so that specialists can advise you on the recommendations to take into account.
Visas
You need a visa to enter Tanzania. The easiest way is to process it at the airport, it costs $50 and is paid in cash. Alternatively, you can process it online at least 10 days before your trip.
International flights
The arrival and departure airport must be Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam (DAR). The return flight must depart from 22:00 onwards on day 8. Recommended airlines: Qatar Airways, Turkish, KLM and Swiss Air.
Lodges
Mountain Refuge Accommodation and Hotel in Moshi
Meals
All meals specified in the itinerary and mineral water in the vehicle during the safari.
Transport
Airport pick-up and drop-off at the specified times, a professional, local English-speaking driver-guide, and domestic flights Nyerere – Ruaha and Ruaha – Dar es Salaam (maximum 15 kg of checked luggage and 5 kg in the cabin).
Children
Standard group travel departures: adults only (16+).
Children and teenagers are not permitted on standard group departures;
- Exception: Teenagers are ONLY permitted on Classic Safari departures.
- We offer the GT Special Family program, which welcomes children and teenagers.
Additional information
Activities
All activities and excursions mentioned in the detailed itinerary, including entrance fees and permits to all national parks
Service around the clock
24 hour support from our local team at the destination as well as our customer service team in Spain
What is not included
International flights and entry visa to the country. Click here to read more about what is not included
Malaria
No mandatory treatment. However, we recommend that you visit your nearest international vaccination center to receive professional advice on malaria prophylaxis and other recommendations.
Insurance
Emergency rescue service with Flying Doctors (to be active, you need international or travel-specific medical insurance) and Chapka travel medical and cancellation insurance (up to €7,000 in cancellation costs and a maximum trip length of 16 days).
Terms and Conditions
Cancel your trip free of charge up to 70 days before the departure date. Read more here
Vaccines
Currently there is no mandatory vaccine to enter Tanzania, unless at some point in the last 6 months before entering Tanzania you have been in a yellow fever endemic country (in Tanzania there is none). Even so, we recommend that you visit the nearest tropical medicine center so that specialists can advise you on the recommendations to take into account.
Visas
You need a visa to enter Tanzania. The easiest way is to process it at the airport, it costs $50 and is paid in cash. Alternatively, you can process it online at least 10 days before your trip.
International flights
The arrival and departure airport must be Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam (DAR). The return flight must depart from 22:00 onwards on day 8. Recommended airlines: Qatar Airways, Turkish, KLM and Swiss Air.
Lodges
Mountain Refuge Accommodation and Hotel in Moshi
Meals
All meals specified in the itinerary and mineral water in the vehicle during the safari.
Transport
Airport pick-up and drop-off at the specified times, a professional, local English-speaking driver-guide, and domestic flights Nyerere – Ruaha and Ruaha – Dar es Salaam (maximum 15 kg of checked luggage and 5 kg in the cabin).
Children
Standard group travel departures: adults only (16+).
Children and teenagers are not permitted on standard group departures;
- Exception: Teenagers are ONLY permitted on Classic Safari departures.
- We offer the GT Special Family program, which welcomes children and teenagers.
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