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Luxury Southern Tanzania Safari and Beach

Duration
11 Days
Price from
£5,315 pp.
Location
Tanzania, Africa
Siwandu game drives

Trip Highlights

  • See the lesser travelled parks of Tanzania
  • Incredible leopard spotting opportunities
  • Relax on the beach on the Swahili Coast

What's Included

  • 10 nights accommodation
  • All transfers, activities and fees specified as included
  • Private, English-speaking guides

A Journey into Tanzania’s Remote and Remarkable Landscapes

A luxury, off-the-beaten-track safari through Ruaha and Nyerere National Parks, followed relaxation on the white-sand beaches of the Swahili Coast.

This is the kind of trip you’ll talk about for years. It combines remote, crowd-free safari with castaway-style beach luxury – and is ideal for couples, families, or friends looking for something just a little different. You’ll explore two of Tanzania’s wildest and least-visited parks, then wind down on the Swahili Coast where the bush meets the sea.

Your journey begins deep in Ruaha National Park – one of Tanzania’s best-kept secrets. It’s vast, raw, and wonderfully wild. With hardly another vehicle in sight, you’ll enjoy a truly exclusive safari, tracking big cats, watching huge elephant herds, and spotting rare wild dogs. Between game drives, relax by the pool, enjoy sundowners around the fire, and fall asleep to the sounds of the bush.

Each evening, you’ll sit down with the camp team to plan the next day’s adventures – maybe a walking safari at dawn, birdwatching through the baobabs, or a picnic under a shady acacia. With over 500 bird species recorded and that feeling of having the park all to yourself, Ruaha is perfect for wildlife lovers who value space, silence, and spectacular sightings.

Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous) is one of Africa’s largest protected areas. It’s wild in a completely different way – here, you swap dry savannah for lush waterways and riverine forests. Spend your days on boat safaris, game drives, and guided walks. With around 50,000 elephants and 5,000 leopards, the wildlife is phenomenal – but it’s the stillness and sense of space that truly stay with you. Evenings end around the campfire, with delicious dinners and the sound of hippos grunting in the distance.

Then it’s time to unwind. A short flight and scenic drive bring you to Kasa Bay, a tucked-away eco-luxury beach lodge on a pristine stretch of the Swahili Coast. This is where you truly switch off – stroll along the empty shoreline, take a dip in the Indian Ocean, or book a massage. If you’re still feeling adventurous, join a boat safari on the Wami River or head out on a guided bush walk.

Our Tanzania specialist, Ottilie, says:

"This itinerary is one of my absolute favourites because it captures the true essence of Tanzania - wild, remote, and incredibly beautiful. Ruaha and Nyerere are dream destinations for safari purists, offering intimate wildlife experiences without the crowds. Then, to top it all of, Saadani Kasa Bay is such a hidden paradise. It is rare to find a place where you can watch elephants in the morning and dip your toes in the ocean by afternoon. It's the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation, and ideal for travellers who want something a little different."

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Ruaha National Park

Staying at Jongomero Camp

On arrival in to Dar El Salaam, you will transfer to the domestic terminal for your flight to the Ruaha National Park. The flight is just under 3 hours and it beautifully scenic as you fly into the depths of Tanzania. As you touch down at the Jongomero private air strip you will be you will be greeted by your guide and driven to camp in time for a traditional safari lunch.

Your home for the next three nights is the Jongomero Camp, where you will check into one of the eight luxury tents. This secluded and very well-equipped camp provides the perfect base in between game drives, relax in the lounge or by the pool – but watch out for the thirsty elephants!

Once you have settled in and explored camp, you will set out of your first game drive in the Ruaha before returning to camp for a private dinner and a comfy night’s sleep, dozing off listening to the sounds of the bush.

Days 2-3 Safari Days in Ruaha

Day 4 Selous Game Reserve

Staying at Siwandu

Today it’s time to move on to your second, very different, safari experience. After breakfast you will return to the airstrip for a 90min flight to the Selous Game Reserve. You will be greeted at the airport and taken to Siwandu, which will be your home for the next three nights.

Siwandu is perfect for forgetting all the troubles of the modern world and being fully immersed in nature. Check into one of the luxury, very spacious, tents and enjoy the camp facilities which include a pool, bar and lounge.

Days 5-7 Safari Days

Days 8-10 Beach Time at Saadani Kasa Bay

Staying at Saadani Kasa Bay

After breakfast on day eight, it’s time to say goodbye to Safari life as you take a short (1 hour) flight to Dar El Salaam where you will be met by a driver and taken on a fascinating road transfer to Saadani Kasa Bay.

The next few days involve relaxation and indulgence at Kasa Bay - unwind on the secluded beach, take a dip in the warm Indian Ocean, or enjoy a massage with the sound of waves in the background. For those seeking more adventure, optional activities include guided bush walks and boat safaris on the Wami River.

Stay here for the next 3 nights with all meals incldued.

Day 11 Home Time

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Duration

11 Days

Location

Tanzania, Africa

Price from

£5,315 pp.

Price Includes

  • All accommodation and meals as listed
  • Internal flights within Tanzania
  • All activities, park fees, and excursions as specified
  • Private guides and all transfer

Price Excludes

  • Single supplements
  • International flights to/from Tanzania
  • Any meals, activities or fees not specified as listed

Price is per person based on two people sharing, excluding international flights.

The trip includes all accommodations and activities specified above. Rooms and meals are as follows:

  • 3 nights at Jongomero Camp, Ruaha NP - luxury tent. full board.
  • 4 nights at Siwandu Camp, Selous Game Reserve - luxury tent, full board.
  • 3 nights at Saadani Kasa Bay, Swahili Coast - Double villa with all meals included
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January

January is mixed when it comes to weather, temperatures rise whilst the chance of rain and humidity increases. It is still a good time to go, as the rates are lower yet the game viewing is still excellent.

  • During this time migratory herds are in the Serengeti for calving season, meaning the Ndutu plains are busy.
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February

The weather remains hot with a chance of rain in February.

  • Meanwhile in the Ndutu Plains the migration is still occurring.
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March

March is the calm before the storm, before heavy rains and humidity builds. Visitors can take great advantage of lower rates during the low season.

  • Migrating herds start to leave Ndutu, heading West towards Grumeti.
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April

April experiences continued periods of heavy rain, we would advise against travel due to the conditions.

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May

During may there is periods of heavy rain, we would advise against travel due to the conditions.

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June

June heralds the wet season, bringing lush green vegetation which can make spotting game more difficult. It is a particularly great time for birders as parks become populated by migratory birds especially in the South.

  • Migration is still in the Grumeti area, heading north.
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July

July is the start of peak season, temperatures reach up to 30 degrees and the surrounding land becomes drier and spotting game is becoming easier.

  • The migration is in the Northern Serengeti moving towards Kenya.
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August

August is peak season, with bush land drying out game spotting becomes much easier. If you want to experience Tanzania game at its best, August is the time to travel.

  • The migration still remains in the north.
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September

Peak season continues in September, the Northern circuit can be very busy, if you want to avoid crowds it's best to visit the southern parks.

  • The end of the migration is still in the north with herds on both side of the Kenyan and Tanzanian borders.
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October

Peak season continues into October with good game viewing in the Serengeti and southern parks.

  • The migration has now crossed over into Kenya.
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November

November is the start of the rainy season, the rains tend to be overnight so it is still a popular time to travel. During this month you can take advantage of low season rates.

  • Migration crossing over into the Serengeti can be seen a the Tanzania and Kenya border.
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December

Rains continue in December, whilst the temperature and humidity start to build. Venturing out on safari is generally good, with large game still easily spotted.

  • Migrating herds in the north travel south back to Ndutu.
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