Remote · Wild · Uncrowded

Southern Circuit Safaris

Discover Tanzania’s quieter wilderness through remote game drives, boat safaris and walking experiences.

Beyond the classic route

Safari at a Wilder Rhythm

The Southern Circuit rewards travellers who value space, variety and a deeper feeling of wilderness. Nyerere, Ruaha, Mikumi and Udzungwa combine wildlife-rich plains, rivers and forested mountains with fewer vehicles than Tanzania’s best-known northern parks.

Current Southern Circuit Itineraries

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Parks and landscapes

Explore Southern Tanzania

Nyerere National Park

Boat safaris, broad waterways and remote game drives in one of Africa’s great wilderness landscapes.

Ruaha National Park

Baobab country, large predator populations and rewarding wildlife viewing with fewer vehicles.

Mikumi National Park

Accessible savannah, reliable wildlife encounters and an excellent introduction to southern Tanzania.

Udzungwa Mountains

Forest hiking, waterfalls, endemic primates and a striking change of pace from the open plains.

Signature experiences

More Ways Into the Wilderness

Boat Safaris

Watch elephants, hippos, crocodiles and birdlife from the channels of Nyerere National Park.

Walking Safaris

Explore tracks, plants and smaller details with qualified guides in approved areas.

Fly-In Journeys

Reduce road time and connect remote camps for a comfortable, wilderness-focused safari.

Design Your Southern Tanzania Safari

Tell us what you want to experience and our local team will shape a practical, personal itinerary.