Tour Overview
Over 10 days, this LuiTours itinerary follows Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park, and Katavi National Park. The programme combines guided game drives, a walking safari, a boat safari, and scheduled flight sectors; travel by 4x4 Toyota land Cruiser; accommodation in Lodges & Camps. Arrival is arranged via Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA), with departure from Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA).
Destinations: Nyerere National Park - Ruaha National Park - Katavi National Park
Nyerere National Park
Ruaha National Park
Katavi National Park
Daily Itinerary
Arrival and Fly to Nyerere – Into the Southern Wild
Main focus: Afternoon game drive. Your journey begins at the agreed airport or meeting point, where the LuiTours team welcomes you and confirms the day’s transfer. Arrival formalities and luggage are handled before the drive continues through the surrounding towns, farms and foothills. On the 10-Day Luxury Fly-In Safari in Southern Circuit, this is the main focus of day 1.



Full-Day Exploration of Nyerere – Wildlife, Water, and Scenic Beauty
Main focus: Full-day game drive with picnic lunch. A full day is set aside for Day Exploration of Nyerere - Wildlife, Water, and Scenic Beauty, allowing the experience to unfold without a rushed timetable. Nyerere’s Rufiji River system, lakes and miombo woodland support a rich southern ecosystem. Depending on the planned activity, the guide explores by vehicle, boat or on foot with a ranger; elephants, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles and predators are possible rather than assured.



Flexible Safari Activities – Customize Your Experience in Nyerere
The morning starts in Flexible Safari Activities, with Customize Your Experience in Nyerere as the final point on today’s route. Nyerere’s Rufiji River system, lakes and miombo woodland support a rich southern ecosystem. Depending on the planned activity, the guide explores by vehicle, boat or on foot with a ranger; elephants, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles and predators are possible rather than assured.



Fly to Ruaha – Into the Heart of Untamed Africa
Main focus: Leisure and orientation at the new lodge. Today’s stage links to Ruaha with Into the Heart of Untamed Africa, giving the journey a clear sense of place from beginning to end. Flight and transfer times shape the schedule, and the ground team coordinates each handover so the journey remains straightforward.



Game Drives in Ruaha – Big Cats and Giant Baobabs
Main focus: Full-day game drive with picnic lunch. From Game Drives in Ruaha, you set out for Big Cats and Giant Baobabs at a pace suited to the distance and planned activity. Ruaha is shaped by the Great Ruaha River, baobab country and rocky hills. Elephants, kudu, lions, wild dogs and other wildlife may be present, and the guide uses tracks, water sources and recent ranger information to plan the drive.



Flexible Safari in Ruaha – Tailored Wildlife Encounters
Ruaha is shaped by the Great Ruaha River, baobab country and rocky hills. Elephants, kudu, lions, wild dogs and other wildlife may be present, and the guide uses tracks, water sources and recent ranger information to plan the drive.



Walking Safari – Get Closer to Nature on Foot
Main focus: Morning guided walking safari; afternoon at leisure. Starting from Get Closer, the journey leads to Nature on Foot through the landscapes named in the program. The route moves through changing farms, villages and protected landscapes before the main wildlife activity. The guide plans stops around recent movement, water and weather, leaving time for photographs and patient observation without guaranteeing sightings.



Fly to Katavi – Tanzania’s Hidden Wilderness Frontier
Main focus: Light afternoon game drive or relaxation. The day is paced around the confirmed flight, with realistic time for check-in, luggage and the road transfer on either side.



Full-Day Safari in Katavi – Vast Plains and Massive Herds
Main focus: Full-day game drive with picnic lunch. A full day is set aside for Day Safari in Katavi - Vast Plains and Massive Herds, allowing the experience to unfold without a rushed timetable. The route moves through changing farms, villages and protected landscapes before the main wildlife activity. The guide plans stops around recent movement, water and weather, leaving time for photographs and patient observation without guaranteeing sightings.



Morning Game Drive & Return Flight to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar
Main focus: Morning game drive en-route to airstrip. The final travel arrangements begin from the confirmed hotel, lodge or meeting point, with timing built around the scheduled flight or onward transfer. The day is paced around the confirmed flight, with realistic time for check-in, luggage and the road transfer on either side. On the 10-Day Luxury Fly-In Safari in Southern Circuit, this is the main focus of day 10.



From Price
Minimum price only, based on 2 people sharing. Final pricing depends on season, availability and requested customizations.
| Package | From Price |
|---|---|
| Published tour package | From $9,280 per person |
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Trip Details
Route
Nyerere National Park - Ruaha National Park - Katavi National Park
Best Season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Transportation
4x4 Toyota land Cruiser
Accommodation
Lodges & Camps
Arrival
Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA)
Departure
Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA)
Language
English
Price Basis
From $9,280 per person