Southern Circuit Destinations
Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park)
Africa’s Largest Wildlife Reserve and a Haven for Wild Adventure
Selous Game Reserve now partially gazetted as Nyerere National Park is one of the world’s largest protected areas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known for its raw, untouched wilderness, Selous offers exceptional game viewing with large populations of elephants, buffaloes, lions, wild dogs, hippos, and crocodiles.
The Rufiji River, which flows through the reserve, forms beautiful channels, lagoons, and sandbanks, creating perfect opportunities for boat safaris. With its remote feel and vast landscapes, Selous offers a truly wild safari experience far from the crowds.
Ruaha National Park
The Land of Giant Baobabs and East Africa’s Largest Elephant Population
Ruaha National Park is Tanzania’s largest national park—and one of its most dramatic. Dominated by rugged landscapes, rolling hills, ancient baobab trees, and the Great Ruaha River, the park is home to incredible concentrations of wildlife.
Ruaha is famous for its large prides of lions, big herds of elephants, rare antelopes such as sable and roan, and predators including leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas. The park’s remote nature provides an intimate and authentic safari experience.
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Mikumi National Park
A Mini-Serengeti With Open Plains and Reliable Wildlife Sightings
Mikumi National Park is known for its golden savannah plains that resemble the Serengeti. Easily accessible by road, it is one of Southern Tanzania’s most popular parks. Visitors can spot elephants, lions, wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, and hippos throughout the year.
The Mkata Floodplain is the heart of the park—open, scenic, and excellent for photography. For travelers looking for a shorter and budget-friendly safari, Mikumi is the perfect choice.
Udzungwa Mountains National Park
A Lush Rainforest Paradise and Tanzania’s Prime Hiking Destination
Udzungwa is a biodiversity hotspot and one of Tanzania’s most beautiful rainforest parks. Known as the “Galápagos of Africa,” it features endemic primates, rare birds, and diverse plant species.
The park is famous for the Sanje Waterfalls, one of the tallest and most spectacular waterfalls in Tanzania. Hiking is the main activity here, offering enchanting forest trails and scenic viewpoints. It’s a perfect destination for nature lovers and hikers.
Katavi National Park
A Hidden Gem With Massive Hippo Pods and Untouched Wilderness
Katavi is one of Africa’s last true wilderness areas remote, wild, and seldom visited. Known for its enormous hippo pods, vast floodplains, and dramatic predator-prey interactions, Katavi provides a raw and authentic safari experience.
Buffaloes move in huge herds, and lions often follow. With almost no crowds, sightings feel exclusive and adventurous.
