Southern Tanzania North Ruaha National Park, Southern Tanzania, Usangu Expedition Camp, Ruaha NP

Secrets of Southern Tanzania - 9 Days

(Fly-In Safari)

Kokoko Camp, Ruaha NP, Southern Tanzania

"Ruaha & Nyerere are truly hidden gems, what a privilege to get away from the main tourist routes and experience the magic of Southern Tanzania"

Secrets of Southern Tanzania offers an unforgettable Southern Tanzania safari, combining three nights at the exclusive Kokoko in Ruaha National Park with three nights in Nyerere National Park. Begin your journey in the remote wilderness of Ruaha, where rugged landscapes, abundant wildlife and intimate safari experiences offer a true escape from the crowds. After three nights at Kokoko, fly on to Nyerere National Park for four nights at the stylish Roho Ya Selous, exploring one of Tanzania’s most spectacular and less-visited wilderness areas. Combining exceptional wildlife, remote landscapes, intimate camps and seamless fly-in travel, this Ruaha and Nyerere safari is ideal for travellers seeking an authentic Southern Tanzania wilderness experience away from the traditional safari circuit.

Detailed itinerary

All charter flights: Dar es Salaam to Kokoko, Kokoko to Nyerere, Nyerere to Dar es Salaam
Full board accommodation
All local brand beverages
All airport and airstrip transfers
A full safari briefing
Shared safari drives in open-sided safari vehicles at all safari lodges
Walking safaris & night drives
Park Entrance fees throughout
Flying doctors medical evacuation cover
Government taxes and levies
Laundry service

After breakfast you will be transferred back to the airport for your charter flight into Ruaha National Park where you will be transferred to the Kokoko Camp for a magical three night stay.

Kokoko Camp is located in prime wilderness in northern Ruaha National Park. Here you can disconnect from the everyday and reconnect with yourself and your surroundings. Whilst at this private boutique camp, all activities are tailored to your interests and you have the opportunity to spend blissful days exploring the dry Mwagusi River on walking safari, safari drives and night drives. Delight in incredible stargazing from the comfort of your tent, and enjoy secluded dinners in the riverbed, surrounded by flickering lanterns. The exclusivity of Kokoko Camp ensures an intimate experience.

This classic, expedition-style tented camp, is immersed in the vast, sprawling land of iconic towering ancient baobabs and dense forests. The camp features just three uniquely designed safari tents, offering simple yet comfortable accommodation, made of mosquito net mesh to maximise the outside-in views. Each tent has a retractable canvas roof above the bed that allows you to stargaze from your bed, an en-suite bathroom and outdoor bucket shower.

The camp’s location in Ruaha National Park makes it one of the finest destinations for exciting wildlife viewing. Animals can be seen gathering at waterholes dug earlier in the day by elephant, while predators wait patiently to ambush their prey. Offering some of the best walking safaris in Africa, Kokoko Camp operates only through the dry season months to capitalise on the opportunities for walking that Ruaha National Park provides.

Stay at:
Kokoko Camp or similar

After a final safari activity and a lovely breakfast you will transferred to Msemebe Airstrip for a charter flight to Mtemere Airstrip in Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous National Park). Enjoy three full days in the heart of Nyerere - one of Africa's largest and most important biodiversity regions, home to a significant population of wild dog and teeming with incredible wildlife including lion, elephant and giraffe.

Roho ya Selous sits on a small peninsula, offering stunning views of Lake Nzerakera. Your carefully designed stretch canvas tent, with an en-suite bathroom and indoor and outdoor showers, provides 180-degree views of the waterways, teeming with crocodile and hippo. A swimming pool provides welcome relief from the afternoon heat, or a refreshing cool off after a walking safari. In the evenings, gather around the fire for sundowner drinks while listening to the grunts of nearby hippo.

Nyerere's landscapes are unlike the grassy savannahs of northern Tanzania, and offer a marshy terrain with palm trees, lakes, rivers and seasonal wetlands. Wildlife is abundant close to the camp due to its proximity to water, especially during the dry season months. Bird watchers enthusiasts can spot over 400 recorded species, including the frequently seen Pel’s fishing owl.

Enjoy a comfortable home-like experience just a short distance from a palm-fringed tributary of Tanzania’s Rufiji River, where boating and walking adventures add additional layers of excitement to this classic safari experience.

Stay at:
Roho ya Selous or similar

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