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8 Days Wild Southern Skies, Serengeti, Ruaha And Nyerere | Africa safari
Fly-In Safaris · 8 Days · Tanzania

8 Days Wild Southern Skies,Serengeti, Ruaha And Nyerere

Tanzania's great south and west by light aircraft, away from the crowds.

Duration8 Days7 Nights
WhereSerengeti+ 2 more
From$5,950per person sharing
Best TimeJul – OctAlso Nov – Apr
PaceEasyFly between camps
The Journey

Why You Will Love This One

Fly from the Serengeti to Ruaha and Nyerere, two of Africa's biggest and quietest reserves, where you may be the only vehicle at the sighting.

Remote camps, boat safaris on the Rufiji, wild dog and huge elephant herds. This is Tanzania for people who want it raw.

Everything is a starting point. Add a night where you fall in love, swap a camp or bolt on a beach, and we will shape it around you.

  • Airstrip Game Drive with your private guide
  • Hot Air Balloons in Serengeti
  • Lions On The Kopjes at Serengeti
  • 7 nights across 3 stops
Your Route

Three Stops, Seven Nights

Serengeti, Ruaha and Nyerere, in a sensible order with as little backtracking as the map allows.

ADay 1 · Day 8ArushaMeet and greet
Scenic flight
1Days 1 – 3SerengetiLuxury Tented Camps3 nights
Light aircraft
2Days 4 – 5RuahaLuxury Tented Camps2 nights
Light aircraft
3Days 6 – 7NyerereRiverside Tented Camps2 nights
Flight
BDay 8ArushaFly home
Highlights

What You Will Remember

Game Drives
Game DrivesWide open plains, endless horizons and wildlife in every direction.
Lions On The Kopjes
Lions On The KopjesGranite outcrops are a favourite lookout for the cats.
The Great Migration
The Great MigrationWildebeest and zebra on the move across golden plains.
Big Cats
Big CatsLarge lion prides and patient leopards.
Elephants
ElephantsHerds under baobabs.
Walking Safaris
Walking SafarisExplore the river with a ranger.
Day By Day

Your 8 Days, In Detail

A typical flow for this safari. Timings shift with the herds, the weather and your wishes, and your guide has the final say on where the action is.

Welcome To TanzaniaDay1
Serengeti

Welcome To Tanzania

MorningLand in Arusha, where your guide meets you with a warm welcome. Board a light aircraft for a scenic flight to Serengeti. Getting there: Short flight from Arusha.

AfternoonGame Drives: Wide open plains, endless horizons and wildlife in every direction.

Overnight
Luxury Tented Camps, Serengeti
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Getting Around
Scenic flight
Activities
Welcome and arrival
Lions On The KopjesDay2
Serengeti

Lions On The Kopjes

MorningGranite outcrops are a favourite lookout for the cats.

AfternoonSignature moment: Airstrip Game Drive: Land on a bush airstrip and head straight into a game drive, with the wildlife often already waiting.

Overnight
Luxury Tented Camps, Serengeti
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Getting Around
4x4 game vehicle
Activities
Lions On The Kopjes, game drives
Guided WalksDay3
Serengeti

Guided Walks

MorningOn the edges of the park, a walk reveals the small things.

AfternoonNights Under Stars: Lantern-lit camps and the sound of the plains at night.

Overnight
Luxury Tented Camps, Serengeti
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Getting Around
4x4 game vehicle
Activities
Guided Walks, game drives
On To RuahaDay4
Ruaha

On To Ruaha

MorningAfter breakfast, fly from Serengeti to Ruaha, with time to take in the landscape on the way.

AfternoonBig Cats: Large lion prides and patient leopards.

Overnight
Luxury Tented Camps, Ruaha
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Getting Around
Scenic flight
Activities
On To Ruaha
ElephantsDay5
Ruaha

Elephants

MorningHerds under baobabs.

AfternoonSignature moment: Airstrip Game Drive: Land on a bush airstrip and head straight into a game drive, with the wildlife often already waiting.

Overnight
Luxury Tented Camps, Ruaha
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Getting Around
4x4 game vehicle
Activities
Elephants, game drives
On To NyerereDay6
Nyerere

On To Nyerere

MorningAfter breakfast, fly from Ruaha to Nyerere, with time to take in the landscape on the way.

AfternoonGame Drives: Open woodland and floodplains.

Overnight
Riverside Tented Camps, Nyerere
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Getting Around
Scenic flight
Activities
On To Nyerere
Boat SafarisDay7
Nyerere

Boat Safaris

MorningDrift past hippos and crocodiles.

AfternoonWalking Safaris: Explore with an armed ranger.

Overnight
Riverside Tented Camps, Nyerere
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Getting Around
4x4 game vehicle
Activities
Boat Safaris, game drives
Farewell And DepartureDay8
Nyerere

Farewell And Departure

MorningOne last slow breakfast and a final look at the view.

AfternoonFly to Arusha for your onward flight home, or ask us about adding days on the coast. Safe travels, and we hope to see you again.

Meals
Breakfast
Getting Around
Scenic flight
Activities
Departure
When To Go

The Best Time To Go

Serengeti is at its best from Jul – Oct, but this journey works for much of the year. Brighter blocks mean better conditions.

Game viewing, Serengeti

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Game viewing, Ruaha

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Game viewing, Nyerere

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Dec

Quiet camps and best rates

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FairGoodBest

An honest word. The green months (April, May and November) bring lush landscapes, fewer visitors and the lowest rates. Tell us your dates and we will say honestly what to expect.

Where You Stay

Where You Will Rest

Camps chosen for their position, their welcome and their style. We confirm the exact stays when we shape your proposal.

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Luxury Tented Camps, Serengeti01

Luxury Tented Camps

Spacious tents, private decks and dinners under the stars.

  • Serengeti
  • Hot Air Balloons
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Luxury Tented Camps, Ruaha02

Luxury Tented Camps

Quiet camps with river views.

  • Ruaha
  • Big Cats
Ask about this stay →
Riverside Tented Camps, Nyerere03

Riverside Tented Camps

Spacious tents with river views.

  • Nyerere
  • Boat Safaris
Ask about this stay →
Rates

What It Costs

Indicative prices per person sharing, on full board. We confirm the exact figure in your written proposal.

Apr – May, Nov

Green Season

$5,950per person sharing

Green and quiet, with the lowest rates.

Jan – Mar, Jun

Shoulder

$6,950per person sharing

Good weather, good value and fewer vehicles.

Jul – Oct, Dec

Peak Season

$7,950per person sharing

The best wildlife viewing and the most demand. Book early.

Single-room supplements apply. Children travel at reduced rates, ask us. Rates may change with camp rates and fuel.

Good To Know

What Is Included, What Is Not

Included

  • Meet and greet and all airport and airstrip transfers
  • Accommodation as listed, on full board
  • House drinks, soft drinks and bottled water in camp
  • Daily game drives with a private guide in a 4x4 with a window seat for each guest
  • Scheduled and charter flights between camps as listed
  • All light-aircraft flights as listed
  • All park, conservancy and activity fees
  • Private bush breakfast or dinner at least once
  • Emergency medical evacuation cover (AMREF)

Not Included

  • International flights to and from East Africa
  • Visas and electronic travel authorisations
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips for guides and camp staff (about $15 per person per day)
  • Premium spirits, champagne and personal purchases
  • Optional activities not listed
  • Single-room supplement
Know Before You Go

Pack Light, Travel Smart

The small stuff that makes a big difference. Tap a topic for the details, and ask us anything we have missed.

Walking Safaris
Questions?We reply within a day, usually sooner.
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Getting There

Fly into Kilimanjaro or Arusha and we meet you at arrivals. Please arrive the day before if you can.

Baggage

Light aircraft take soft bags only, with a limit of 15 kg per person including camera gear and hand luggage. We store spare bags safely.

What To Pack

Neutral layers, a warm fleece for early drives, a sun hat, sunglasses and good binoculars. Evenings are cool and days are warm.

Health And Safety

A yellow fever certificate may be needed if you come from a risk country. Ask your doctor about malaria cover. Our guides carry first-aid kits and radios.

Visas And Entry

Most visitors need a Tanzania visa, which you can get online before travel or on arrival. Your passport needs six months of validity and spare pages.

Tipping

Tips are a kind way to say thanks. A guide is about $15 per person per day, with a shared tip for camp staff at each camp.

Good Questions

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