Tanzania’s southern circuit is often considered a destination for those who have been on safari before. While they may not carry the world-famous reputation of the Serengeti, both Ruaha and Nyerere offer a safari that is remote, authentic, and gets you away from the crowds. There’s plenty of big game in these parks, and a more diverse range of safari activities, such as boating and walking. Also, the luxury lodges here offer excellent value when compared to the lodges and camps in Tanzania’s popular northern circuit. We consider Ruaha and Nyerere fantastic safari choices, even if it’s your first time in Africa!
The two parks can also be great safari destinations for those who have perhaps ‘box-ticked’ wildlife on a first trip and are looking for rarer and unexpected varieties of species. For others, it’s simply about getting off the beaten track and into a wildlife area that’s much more remote.
For honeymooners, these parks are excellent options too. They are home to beautiful, intimate properties where you’re unlikely to see other vehicles while on game drives – and since you fly directly into the camps, at no point will you feel like you’re on a touristy overland route. The southern parks can also form part of an efficient flying circuit to include Tanzania’s mainland coastal beaches, or idyllic Zanzibar with its satellite islands.