Southern Circuit

Tanzania’s wild, uncrowded south

While most safaris head to the Northern Circuit, the Southern Circuit rewards those who venture further with vast, remote parks and a genuine sense of exclusivity. This is the place for repeat Africa travellers, photographers and anyone who wants the wilderness without the crowds.

The parks

• Ruaha National Park: Tanzania’s largest — rugged baobab country with huge lion prides and big elephant herds.
• Nyerere National Park (Selous): one of Africa’s largest protected areas, famed for boat safaris along the Rufiji past hippo, crocodile and wild dog.
• Mikumi & Udzungwa: accessible add-ons — open plains and forested mountains rich in endemics.

Why travellers love the South

Boat safaris, walking safaris and few other vehicles set the South apart. It combines beautifully with Zanzibar or Mafia Island for a remote bush-and-beach journey well off the beaten track. Pair it with Mafia Island →