Private Nyerere Ruaha Serengeti Tanzania Luxury Safari
This Private Nyerere Ruaha Serengeti Tanzania Safari Itinerary leads you towards three of Tanzania’s breathtaking secret treasures including Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park & Serengeti National Park. Commence your Nyerere Ruaha Serengeti Tanzania safari in the Seronera, a prime spot in the heart of Serengeti National Park where animal viewing is consistently excellent. During the months of May through July, it provides the finest chance to see cheetahs in East Africa, as well as great views of the predators at work during the Wildebeest Migration. The picturesque tented camp of Namiri Plains will be your home for the next several nights.
Proceed to the exclusive Jabali Ridge Camp, situated on a hill adorned with baobab trees in northern Ruaha National Park, an undiscovered jewel of Tanzania. See Africa in all its untamed glory without losing out on comfort or luxury. Ruaha hosts the largest elephant herds in East Africa and is renowned for exceptional predator sightings. Lions, leopards, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, and endangered wild dogs inhabit this area in significant populations.
Proceed to Roho ya Selous – the ‘Heart of the Selous’ – and enjoy your final days at this elegant tented camp with views of the renowned Rufiji River, the hallmark of Africa’s largest game reserve. Nyerere National Park (Selous) is a remote and remarkably wild conservation area, nearly twice the size of Belgium. This area serves as a refuge for the Big 5 and Africa’s premier predators, including the lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, and spotted hyena. The reserve is renowned for its substantial herds of buffalo and elephants, as well as significant populations of giraffes, hippos, and sable antelope.
Key Highlights & Activities Nyerere Ruaha Serengeti Tanzania Safari
What is included in this Nyerere Ruaha Serengeti itinerary?
- Experience a luxurious tented camp situated along the migratory path of the wildebeest.
- Exceptional predator observations in the central Serengeti
- Exclusive and tranquil environment in Ruaha
- Game drives in Ruaha are available both day and night.
- Experience game drives, guided walks, and river safaris at Roho ya Selous.
A Detailed Nyerere Ruaha Serengeti Tanzania Safari
Day 1: Getting To Tanzania | 1 Night
Arusha, Tanzania
Sitting peacefully in the forest at the base of Mount Meru, with breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro in the distance, Rivertrees Country Inn is a great place to begin your Nyerere Ruaha Serengeti Tanzania safari. Your the first evening on safari is enjoyed in a thoughtfully designed and expansive room, providing stunning views of the lodge’s beautiful gardens. The lodge is ideally situated less than an hour’s drive from both Arusha and Kilimanjaro International Airports, serving as the entry point to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.
Day 2-4: Discover The Big Cats in Central Seronera Plains | 3 Nights
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Discover an undiscovered spot at the center of Seronera, which is widely recognized as one of the Serengeti’s top spots for wildlife viewing. Experience the Hemingway-style canvas tent at the exclusive Namiri Plains, featuring amenities such as crisp linen, hot-water showers, and a flush toilet for your comfort.
‘Namiri’ translates to ‘big cat’ in Swahili, and you will undoubtedly experience exceptional sightings of cheetah in this region. Embark on daily game drives with expert ranger-and-tracker teams to explore the residents of Seronera, while also having the opportunity to witness rare sightings such as aardwolf, serval, and the endangered pangolin. Visiting between May and July offers an exceptional opportunity to witness the Great Migration, as thousands of wildebeest embark on their annual journey through Seronera.
Day 5-7: Discover Africa in its Unique Raw Form
Ruaha National Park, Tanzania Safari
As the morning passes, you will have to find a new place to call home. On a charter flight, you will fly over beautiful African scenery to the northern border of Ruaha National Park, which is situated on the banks of the seasonal Mwagusi River. Jabali Ridge Camp will accommodate you for the next three nights, offering a beautiful luxury camp with a unique design and a stunning hilltop location. The suites are large and well-furnished, featuring a hammock and couch on a shaded deck.
Experience day and night game drives with knowledgeable local guides, ensuring exceptional predator sightings such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Begin your days with exquisite breakfasts and savor unique treats like a “Bush Bar” stop for snacks and drinks in a quirky and unique ambiance.
Day 8 – 10 : Proceed to the Heart Of Selous
Nyerere National Park, Tanzania
Africa’s largest game reserve will be the setting for the last chapter of your Nyerere Ruaha Serengeti Journey. Even the most experienced safari traveler will be enthralled by Nyerere’s breathtakingly wild and stunning terrain, despite its overwhelming size and scope (formerly known as “Selous”). The reserve’s lifeblood, the enormous Rufiji River, is teeming with crocodiles the size of dinosaurs, elephants, and birds.
Roho ya Selous, which means “Heart of the Selous,” is a hilltop location in a breathtakingly picturesque area in Nyerere. Situated between Lake Manze and Lake Nzerakera, which are renowned for providing the best wildlife watching in the reserve, this opulent tent camp offers expansive views of the renowned Rufiji River. To enjoy amazing big game sightings and predator action, highly skilled guides will take you on river safaris, game drives, and guided walks.
Day 11: Goodbye Tanzania
Following a final morning in the African wilderness, your short flight aboard a light aircraft will transport you to Dar es Salaam International Airport in Tanzania for your next adventure.