15-Day Grand Fly-In Tanzania Safari to Southern & Northern Circuits
Southern Tanzania Safari

Rise early for a full-day safari adventure through the diverse landscapes of Nyerere National Park. Traverse riverbanks, forests, and open savannahs in search of buffalo, lions, zebras, impalas, and a wealth of birdlife. Your guide will share insights into the park’s unique ecosystem and its importance as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a bush picnic near a quiet lagoon before continuing your exploration. Return to camp in the evening for sundowners and a hearty dinner.

• 🏣️ Accommodation: Rufiji River Camp
• 🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a day of flexible safari activities based on your interests. Begin with a morning game drive or opt for a boat safari along the Rufiji River (optional, extra cost), where you can drift among pods of hippos and spot crocodiles sunbathing on the banks. The boat safari offers a unique vantage point for photography and birdwatching. After lunch at the camp, take a short siesta before heading out for an evening drive or relaxing at camp.

• 🏣️ Accommodation: Rufiji River Camp

• 🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Flight: Nyerere to Ruaha

Start your morning with breakfast before a scenic flight takes you westward to Ruaha National Park, a vast and rugged wilderness. On arrival, your guide will meet you for a game drive transfer to Asanja Ndembo Camp. This secluded camp sits near the Great Ruaha River and offers views of elephants bathing and hippos basking. Spend the afternoon unwinding in your luxurious tent or exploring the area before enjoying a gourmet dinner under the stars.

• 🏣️ Accommodation: Asanja Ndembo Ruaha
• 🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today’s full-day game drive offers a chance to explore Ruaha’s remote and dramatic landscapes. The park is home to some of Tanzania’s largest lion populations, elusive leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, and rare antelope like sable and roan. Your guide will take you deep into the heart of the park, stopping for a picnic lunch near the Mwagusi River. Expect minimal human presence and thrilling wildlife encounters throughout the day.

• 🏣️ Accommodation: Asanja Ndembo Ruaha
• 🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This day is tailored to your preferences. Choose to split your day into two shorter drives or enjoy one long expedition through the park’s varied terrains. Follow elephant tracks through dried riverbeds, discover lion prides lounging in the shade, and photograph striking baobab trees. Enjoy the flexibility to linger in promising wildlife areas and learn about animal behavior from your experienced guide.

• 🏣️ Accommodation: Asanja Ndembo Ruaha
• 🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Experience Ruaha on foot with a guided morning walking safari. Led by a professional walking guide and an armed ranger, explore the terrain intimately, learning about the park’s smaller inhabitants, plants, and tracking techniques. Return to camp for a hot brunch, followed by time to relax or take an optional evening game drive.

• 🏣️ Accommodation: Asanja Ndembo Ruaha
• 🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Flight: Ruaha to Arusha; drive to Tarangire

After breakfast, fly to Arusha where your northern safari guide awaits. From here, enjoy a private road transfer to Tarangire National Park. Arrive at Elephant Springs Lodge in time for lunch and an afternoon rest. Later, head out on a game drive in this unique park known for its ancient baobabs and massive elephant herds. Return to your elegant tented suite and dine under the open sky.

• 🏣️ Accommodation: Elephant Springs Lodge
• 🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the entire day exploring Tarangire’s vast landscapes. Game drives take you through swamps, river valleys, and acacia woodland where you’ll find buffalo herds, zebras, giraffes, and possibly tree-climbing lions. Your guide will arrange a scenic picnic site for lunch before continuing your wildlife experience. Return to the lodge for a sunset drink and a delicious dinner.

• 🏣️ Accommodation: Elephant Springs Lodge
• 🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, depart Tarangire and drive through the Maasai steppe and rich agricultural lands. You’ll ascend into the cool Ngorongoro Highlands, stopping for panoramic views and cultural interactions with the local Maasai people. Arrive at Lion’s Paw Camp, located on the edge of the crater rim. Enjoy the cool mountain air and forest surroundings as you settle into your room.

• 🏣️ Accommodation: Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp

• 🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Rise early for a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. This ancient caldera shelters thousands of animals including black rhinos, hippos, lions, and flamingos. Your guide will take you across forests, grasslands, and lakeshores before stopping for a picnic lunch near a hippo pool. Later in the afternoon, continue on a scenic drive across the Ngorongoro plains to Serengeti National Park.

• 🏣️ Accommodation: Serengeti Sametu Camp
• 🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin your day with a golden Serengeti sunrise before venturing out on game drives across the Seronera Valley, known for big cat activity. Watch lions, cheetahs, and leopards stalking prey or lounging in the sun. Midday, enjoy a bush picnic and rest under a shady tree. Return to Sametu Camp for a sunset drink and dinner by lantern light.

• 🏣️ Accommodation: Serengeti Sametu Camp
• 🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your last morning in the Serengeti begins with a relaxed game drive. Capture your final wildlife photos and soak in the vastness of the plains. After brunch at camp, transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Arusha. Upon arrival, you’ll be taken to Acacia Retreat to freshen up and enjoy a final Tanzanian meal (based on your flight schedule).

• 🏣️ Accommodation: Gran Melia Arusha

• 🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, your driver will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure. Bid farewell to Tanzania, filled with unforgettable memories and incredible safari moments.

• 🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast