Upon landing at Kilimanjaro airport, our dedicated representative will be there to greet you, extending a warm transfer to the Rivertrees Inn where comfort and rest await.

Rivertrees Country Inn in Arusha, Tanzania, is a serene and picturesque retreat set on the banks of the Usa River. Blending colonial and traditional African architecture, it offers a range of accommodations from cozy rooms to private river cottages and a luxurious river house. The inn features a restaurant serving local and international cuisine with ingredients sourced from its gardens. Guests can enjoy activities like leisurely walks, bird watching, and swimming, or explore local markets and cultural sites in Arusha.

After breakfast, you are transferred to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight into the Serengeti, a journey that offers a striking aerial transition from cultivated highlands to the vast, open plains below. Landing at the Seronera airstrip, you are met by your guide and continue onward to Namiri Plains Camp, set deep within the remote eastern Serengeti. This area was closed to tourism for many years, allowing wildlife populations to thrive, and it now offers one of the most exclusive and predator-rich safari environments in Tanzania.

On arrival at camp, you are welcomed and shown to your elegant tented suite, thoughtfully positioned to maximize privacy and uninterrupted views across the plains. Each suite features a spacious veranda, inviting you to sit back and absorb the stillness and scale of the landscape. After lunch and time to settle in, you head out on your first afternoon game drive, easing into the rhythm of the Serengeti before returning to camp at sunset for dinner and a relaxed evening beneath lantern light.

Your first full day at Namiri Plains begins with an early morning game drive, when the light is soft and wildlife activity is at its peak. The eastern Serengeti is renowned for its exceptional big cat concentrations, particularly cheetah and lion, and game drives here feel unhurried and exploratory due to the low vehicle density. Returning to camp for breakfast, the middle of the day is deliberately relaxed, allowing time to rest, enjoy the views from your veranda, or observe wildlife moving quietly across the plains. The camp’s communal areas blend rustic character with refined comfort, using natural materials, canvas, and soft furnishings to create a welcoming retreat from the heat of the day.

In the late afternoon, you head out again for further exploration, guided by experts deeply familiar with this ecosystem. As dusk falls, you return to camp where dinner may be enjoyed in the main tent or under the open sky, accompanied by the sounds of the Serengeti at night.

Today continues at a measured and immersive pace, with morning and afternoon game drives allowing you to explore different sections of this remarkable landscape. Open safari vehicles are designed for comfort and photography, equipped with canvas roofs and sides for protection from the elements, charging points for devices, chilled drinks, and traditional Maasai shuka blankets for early starts. Between drives, time at camp invites reflection and relaxation, reinforcing the sense of space and remoteness that defines Namiri Plains.

For those seeking an added highlight, a hot-air balloon safari can be prebooked at additional cost, offering a breathtaking aerial perspective of the Serengeti at sunrise. Whether viewed from the ground or the air, your final day here reinforces why Namiri Plains is considered one of the Serengeti’s most rewarding and exclusive safari locations, combining exceptional wildlife viewing with a refined yet understated sense of place.

After breakfast, you are transferred to the Seronera airstrip for your scheduled flight south to Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous), one of Africa’s largest and most remote protected wilderness areas. As you leave the open plains of the Serengeti behind, the landscape shifts dramatically, with braided rivers, woodlands, and floodplains coming into view as you descend. On arrival, you are met and transferred to Roho ya Selous Camp, where you settle in for a three-night stay. Set along the Rufiji River, the camp immediately conveys a sense of scale, space, and remoteness that defines this part of Tanzania.

After settling into your spacious tented suite, complete with a private veranda overlooking the surrounding wilderness, you enjoy lunch and time to relax. The camp’s design blends natural materials with refined comfort, creating a calm and welcoming atmosphere. Later in the afternoon, you head out on your first activity, often a game drive or boat safari depending on river levels and wildlife movement, offering an introduction to Nyerere’s rich biodiversity. As evening falls, lanterns illuminate the camp and dinner is served in a relaxed, atmospheric setting, with the sounds of the river and bush providing a fitting soundtrack to your first night.

You wake to the calls of birds and the gentle movement of the Rufiji River, beginning the day with a morning activity tailored to conditions and interests. Traditional game drives reveal a very different safari environment from northern Tanzania, with fewer vehicles and a strong sense of exploration. Lion, leopard, elephant, and African wild dogs are among the highlights, while the varied habitats support an impressive diversity of birdlife and plains game.

After returning to camp for breakfast, the middle of the day is unhurried, allowing time to rest, read, or enjoy the views from your veranda as wildlife moves quietly through the area. Later, you may choose a guided walking safari, offering an intimate, on-foot perspective of the bush and a deeper understanding of tracks, plants, and animal behaviour. Alternatively, a boat safari along the Rufiji provides a tranquil contrast, drifting past hippos, crocodiles, and prolific birdlife. Dinner is enjoyed back at camp, either in the communal area or beneath the stars, with the soft glow of lanterns creating a warm and relaxed evening atmosphere.

Your final full day at Roho ya Selous continues at a flexible and immersive pace, shaped around the variety of activities that make this reserve so distinctive. Morning game drives venture deeper into the reserve’s network of tracks, while boat safaris offer a chance to explore channels and lagoons inaccessible by vehicle. For those interested in fishing, time can be set aside to try for tigerfish and other species in the Rufiji’s flowing waters, adding yet another dimension to the experience.

Between activities, there is ample time to enjoy the camp itself, from its quiet communal spaces to the privacy of your tent, soaking in the sense of isolation that defines Nyerere National Park. As your stay draws to a close, the combination of land, water, and walking activities leaves a strong impression of one of Africa’s most varied and least crowded safari regions. Your final evening at Roho ya Selous is spent reflecting on days shaped by exploration, tranquillity, and a deep connection to this vast and untamed landscape.

After breakfast, you are transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Ruaha National Park, a vast and rugged wilderness that remains one of Tanzania’s most rewarding yet least visited safari destinations. On arrival, you are met and transferred to Jabali Ridge Camp, dramatically set among granite outcrops overlooking the sweeping landscapes of Ruaha. After settling into your spacious suite, complete with a private veranda and expansive views across the bush, you enjoy lunch and time to relax, taking in the sense of scale and remoteness that defines this region.

Later in the afternoon, you head out on your first game drive, exploring the park’s diverse habitats of river systems, open plains, and rocky hillsides. Ruaha is famed for its large elephant herds and strong predator populations, and this initial drive offers an excellent introduction to the area before returning to camp for dinner and an atmospheric evening beneath the stars.

Your day begins with an early morning game drive, when wildlife activity is at its peak and the light is ideal for photography. Ruaha is particularly known for its lions, leopards, and large prides that take advantage of the park’s varied terrain, as well as rarer species such as sable antelope and greater kudu. Returning to camp for breakfast, the middle of the day is unhurried, allowing time to rest, enjoy the views from the main lodge, or retreat to your suite as the heat of the day builds.

In the afternoon, activities resume with another game drive or a guided walking safari, offering a more intimate way to explore the bush and learn about the smaller details of the ecosystem. After dark, a night drive may be arranged, revealing nocturnal species and adding a different dimension to your understanding of this remarkable landscape.

Your final full day at Jabali Ridge is designed to be flexible and tailored to your interests. Morning and afternoon game drives continue to explore Ruaha’s vast terrain, with opportunities to follow river systems such as the Mwagusi, known for dramatic scenery and concentrated wildlife. Alternatively, you may choose a guided walk or a visit to the ancient baobab forests, gaining further insight into the park’s unique ecology and sense of timelessness.

Between activities, time at camp allows you to fully appreciate Jabali Ridge’s refined yet understated luxury, from its contemporary design and lantern-lit evenings to its thoughtful, eco-conscious approach. As your final evening unfolds, you enjoy dinner overlooking the wilderness, reflecting on a stay defined by space, exceptional wildlife, and the rare privilege of experiencing one of Tanzania’s wildest and most unspoiled national parks.

You enjoy a final, unhurried breakfast at Jabali Ridge, taking in the sweeping views across Ruaha’s rugged landscape one last time before beginning your journey home. At the appropriate time, you are transferred by road to the airstrip for your late-morning flight to Dar es Salaam, offering a final aerial perspective of this vast and wild region as it recedes below.

On arrival at Dar es Salaam’s domestic terminal, the airline will assist you with the short transfer to the international terminal, where you will check in for your onward international flight home. Should you wish to extend your journey, this is also an ideal point to add a few days of beach and relaxation in Zanzibar, providing a gentle and restorative contrast to your safari and a relaxed conclusion to your time in Tanzania.