Wild Southern Tanzania: Off the Beaten Path

Itinerary ✦ Field Guide

Tanzania · 11 Days / 10 Nights

Wild Southern Tanzania: Off the Beaten Path

Prepared forYou & your travelling companions

JourneyBNA-T06

Edition2026 – 2027

A note before you go

Karibu.

Discover a tranquil triumvirate of Tanzania’s vast southern wilderness. This journey is for the safari connoisseur seeking an experience far from the crowds. From the striking topography and immense

elephant herds of Ruaha to the unique biodiversity of the Udzungwa Mountains, this is a pure, off-the-beaten-track adventure

Every detail in these pages can be shaped around you. Tell us what you would change, and we will craft it into your own journey.

With warmth,
The Beyond Native Africa team
Nairobi · Arusha

At a glance

01 — Overview

Your journey
at a glance

Discover a tranquil triumvirate of Tanzania’s vast southern wilderness. This journey is for the safari connoisseur seeking an experience far from the crowds. From the striking topography and immense elephant herds of Ruaha to the unique biodiversity of the Udzungwa Mountains, this is a pure, off-the-beaten-track adventure

Duration
11 Days / 10 Nights
Departures
On request
Group size
Private
Begins
On request
Style
Big-game safari
Reference
BNA-T06
  1. 01Experience some of the largest elephant populations in Ruaha.
  2. 02Explore the remote, wild, and predator-rich Ruaha National Park.
  3. 03Embark on a guided trek to the summit of the stunning Sanje Waterfalls.
  4. 04Discover the “African Galapagos”—the endemic plants and animals of the Eastern Arc Mountains. Visit the historical Isimila Site, a place of significant archaeological discovery.
At a glance

The route

Day by day

DayWhereHighlightOvernightMeals
01Arrival in Dar es SalaamDar es Salaam Serena HotelBreakfast
02Mikumi National ParkVuma Hills Tented CampFull board
03–05The Wilds of RuahaRuaha River LodgeFull board
06–07Udzungwa Mountains National ParkUdzungwa Mountain View LodgeFull board
08–10The Selous Game ReserveRufiji River CampFull board
11Departure——
Day by day
Day01

Arrival in Dar es Salaam

Arrive in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city, where a Beyond Native Africa Safaris representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. The day is spent at leisure.

Tonight

Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel

Breakfast

Day by day
Day02

Mikumi National Park

After breakfast, the tour departs for Mikumi National Park, with lunch en-route in Morogoro. Mikumi’s acacia-dotted savannah is often compared to the Serengeti, and its tree-climbing lions are a local legend. Enjoy an afternoon game drive.

Tonight

Vuma Hills Tented Camp

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Day by day
Days03–05

The Wilds of Ruaha

Depart for Ruaha National Park, arriving in time for lunch. Spend the next three days exploring this immense and remote park. Rewarding 4WD game drives will take you through diverse habitats along the Great Ruaha River, the focus for game-viewing and one of the largest national parks in Tanzania.

Tonight

Ruaha River Lodge

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Day by day
Days06–07

Udzungwa Mountains National Park

The tour departs for the Udzungwa Mountain National Park, the most diverse forest-swathed mountain in eastern Tanzania. Visitors will visit the Isimilia Historical site and, on Day 7, enjoy a moderate guided trek to the summit of the Sanje Waterfalls, where the vista is simply astonishing.

Tonight

Udzungwa Mountain View Lodge

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Day by day
Days08–10

The Selous Game Reserve

After breakfast, the tour departs for the vast Selous Game Reserve. The Rufiji River attracts the greatest density of game in this wild landscape. You’ll spend three days on game drives and other activities, exploring the sweeping grasslands, extensive wetlands, and miombo woodlands.

Tonight

Rufiji River Camp

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Day by day
Day11

Departure

Depart after breakfast for Dar es Salaam, arriving for lunch. Afterwards, the group will be transferred to a city hotel or the airport for outbound departure

Onward

Homeward bound

Breakfast

Where you’ll stay

Accommodation spotlights

Where you’ll rest

In the area

Spotlight 01

Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel

Arrival in Dar es Salaam

  • 1 night
  • Breakfast
In the area

Spotlight 02

Vuma Hills Tented Camp

Mikumi National Park

  • 1 night
  • Full board
Where you’ll stay
In the area

Spotlight 03

Ruaha River Lodge

The Wilds of Ruaha

  • 3 nights
  • Full board
In the area

Spotlight 04

Udzungwa Mountain View Lodge

Udzungwa Mountains National Park

  • 2 nights
  • Full board
Investment & inclusions

Investment & inclusions

Seasons, rates & inclusions

Duration
11 Days / 10 Nights
Child Policy
Child under 12 pays 60% of adult rate if sharing with 2 children.
Supplements
A Christmas/New Year supplement applies from late December to early January.

Included

  • Accommodation and meals as listed
  • Game drives as per itinerary
  • Services of a Beyond Native Africa guide

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visas and travel insurance
  • Gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature

Final inclusions are confirmed in your personalised quote.

Next steps

  1. Tell us your dates. We check availability with every camp.
  2. Receive your quote. Itemised, for your exact party and season.
  3. Reserve. A deposit secures your camps and guide.

Your specialist

Quote reference BNA-T06 · Prepared for you

Notes

For your journey

Notes

Notes

For your journey

Notes

“A true safari is not about what you see, but what you feel.”

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