Southern Tanzania & Mafia Island

Trip Highlights

• Fly between three of southern Tanzania’s most distinctive wilderness regions.

• Explore Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s largest national park.

• Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, greater kudus, sable antelopes, and roan antelopes in Ruaha.

• Follow wildlife along the Great Ruaha River.

• Experience guided walking safaris in Nyerere National Park.

• Cruise the Rufiji River on a wildlife-viewing boat safari.

• Look for African wild dogs in one of their most important remaining strongholds.

• Observe hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birdlife from the water.

• Discover one of Africa’s largest protected wilderness areas in Nyerere National Park.

• Fly to Mafia Island, one of Tanzania’s most secluded island destinations.

• Snorkel among coral reefs in Mafia Island Marine Park.

• Search for dolphins, sea turtles, rays, and reef fish in Chole Bay.

• Explore sandbanks and coastal villages around Mafia Island.

• Relax on uncrowded beaches away from the larger Indian Ocean resorts.

• Combine safari, walking, boating, and marine experiences in one itinerary.

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