Southern Circuit: Ruaha & Selous

The Southern Circuit is for travelers who want to go where the crowds don't. Ruaha and Nyerere (Selous) are Tanzania's largest national parks, together covering an area larger than some European countries — yet they receive a fraction of the visitors that the northern parks do.

Ruaha is a predator's paradise, with one of East Africa's largest lion populations and healthy numbers of leopards, cheetahs, and wild dogs. The Great Ruaha River draws wildlife in extraordinary concentrations during the dry season, creating some of the most dramatic game viewing experiences in Africa.

Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) is Africa's largest game reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you can combine game drives with walking safaris, boat safaris on the Rufiji River, and fly-camping under the stars — experiences unavailable in the more developed northern parks.

This 12-day expedition includes internal flights between parks, walking safaris with armed rangers, boat safaris, and nights in remote bush camps. It's the safari for travelers who want raw, untamed Africa.