Southern Circuit Safaris
Tanzania's Hidden Wilderness
Discover Tanzania's best-kept secrets in the Southern Circuit, where vast wilderness areas offer exclusive safari experiences away from the crowds. From Africa's largest elephant sanctuary to unique beach-and-bush combinations, the south reveals Tanzania's untamed beauty.
Untouched Wilderness Awaits
The Southern Circuit represents Tanzania's wild heart - vast, remote, and spectacularly beautiful. These parks offer intimate wildlife encounters in pristine environments where you'll often have sightings to yourself. Experience authentic African wilderness as it was meant to be.
Spectacular Parks
Square Kilometers
Wildlife Experiences
Four Magnificent Southern Parks
Each park in the Southern Circuit offers unique landscapes and wildlife experiences that showcase Tanzania's incredible diversity.
Mikumi National Park
Tanzania's fourth-largest park
Often called the 'mini-Serengeti', Mikumi offers an accessible safari experience with reliable wildlife sightings including elephants, lions, leopards, and over 400 bird species.
Park Highlights:
- •Easy access with abundant wildlife
- •Mini-Serengeti experience
- •Great for photography
- •Year-round wildlife viewing
Ruaha National Park
Tanzania's largest park
Africa's largest elephant sanctuary, Ruaha is a pristine wilderness where ancient baobab trees dot the landscape and the Great Ruaha River sustains incredible wildlife diversity.
Park Highlights:
- •Untamed wilderness and massive elephant herds
- •Remote and exclusive safari experience
- •Great River Ruaha ecosystem
- •Exceptional predator viewing
Nyerere National Park
Africa's largest protected area (Formerly Selous)
This vast wilderness offers unique safari experiences including boat safaris along the Rufiji River, walking safaris, and fly camping in one of Africa's most pristine ecosystems.
Park Highlights:
- •UNESCO World Heritage Site
- •Boat safaris and walking adventures
- •Pristine wilderness experience
- •Diverse safari activities
Saadani National Park
Unique beach and bush combination
The only park in Tanzania where you can see elephants walking on the beach. Saadani uniquely combines traditional safari with Indian Ocean coastline relaxation.
Park Highlights:
- •Where the ocean meets the safari
- •Rare coastal wildlife experience
- •Beach relaxation after safari
- •Marine and terrestrial wildlife
Why Choose the Southern Circuit?
The Southern Circuit offers a completely different safari experience from the famous northern parks. Here, you'll find exclusivity, authenticity, and wilderness experiences that few travelers ever discover.
- Exclusive Experiences:Fewer crowds, more intimate wildlife encounters
- Diverse Activities:Boat safaris, walking safaris, and beach combinations
- Pristine Wilderness:Untouched landscapes and authentic African experiences
- Year-Round Destination:Excellent wildlife viewing in all seasons
Ready to Explore Tanzania's Hidden Wilderness?
Discover the authentic Africa that few travelers experience in the pristine Southern Circuit parks.