Group safaris from $936/pp (3-day) · private from $1,456/pp
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12 days · Moderate
Southern Circuit Safari
Ruaha wild dogs and lion concentrations, Nyerere boat safaris on the Rufiji River, optional Zanzibar extension. No crowds. 75,000 km squared of wilderness, mostly yours. Fewer than 5% of Tanzania visitors go south.
Trip Highlights
“After doing the northern circuit twice, the south was a revelation. We had every game drive to ourselves. The wild dog tracking in Ruaha was the single best wildlife experience of my life. The boat safari on the Rufiji was something I did not know existed. Don organised the internal flights flawlessly.”
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Seasonal Rates
Green Season
Nov – May
Fewer crowds, lush landscapes, lower prices. Occasional rain.
Shoulder Season
Jan – Mar, Nov
Great value. Good weather. Moderate visitor numbers.
Peak Season
Jun – Oct
Dry season. Best wildlife viewing. Great Migration months.
Accommodation Tiers
Choose Your Safari Style
Budget
Camping & basic camps
- Camping or budget bandas
- Shared facilities
- All meals included
- Park fees included
Standard
Quality tented camps
- Quality tented camps
- Private en-suite facilities
- All meals included
- Park fees included
- Experienced guide
Luxury
Premium lodges & camps
- Luxury lodges or fly camps
- En-suite, hot water
- Gourmet meals
- Park fees & private concessions
- Private vehicle available
Every safari is tailor-made. Get a custom quote based on your dates, group size, and accommodation preferences.
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All fees above are included in the Southern Circuit Safari price. No additional payments at park gates.
Everything covered
What Is Included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All national park entry fees
- Full-board accommodation as per itinerary
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Airport transfers both ways
- Unlimited bottled water in vehicle
- Flying Doctors emergency air cover
- Ngorongoro Crater service fee (if applicable)
Budget for these
Not Included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa ($50 on arrival)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Tips and gratuities ($15-25/day guideline)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Alcoholic beverages
- Optional activities (balloon safari $560)
Accommodation Notes
Four nights in bush camps or lodges in Ruaha. Four nights in camps or lodges in Nyerere along the Rufiji River. All camps have en-suite bathrooms, hot water, and good meals. Upgrade to premier private camps available — ask Don.
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Keep Reading
The Complete Southern Circuit Safari Guide
Want to understand the full picture before you book? Our Southern Circuit Safari Guide covers every park in detail — wildlife to see, best months to visit, how to get there, accommodation tiers, and what makes Nyerere, Ruaha, and Mikumi fundamentally different from the Northern Circuit.