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8-Day Sustainable Eco-Safari in Southern Tanzania
Viatu
5.0/5 – 79 Reviews
$12,324 pp (USD)
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Embark on an eight-day Pure South adventure that seamlessly connects two of Southern Tanzania's primary areas: Ruaha National Park and Nyerere National Park (formerly known as the Selous). For the daring adventurer eager to explore a variety of safari activities and habitats, this combination of destinations offers a wide range of options, from walking and boating excursions in Nyerere to unparalleled photographic opportunities in Ruaha.
Route
Tanzania | |
Start | Dar es Salaam (Day 1) |
Day 2-4 | Nyerere NP |
Day 5-7 | Ruaha NP |
End | Dar es Salaam (Day 8) |
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
Minimum age of 16 years
The minimum age for this tour is 16 years.
Activities & Transportation
Accommodation & Meals
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Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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DayAccommodationMeals
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1Southern Sun Dar es Salaam Luxury hotel in Dar es Salaam (City) – Breakfast IncludedBreakfast Included
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2-4All Meals Included
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5-7All Meals Included
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8End of tour
(No accommodation) – Breakfast IncludedBreakfast Included
Interested in This Tour?
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Next: Request a QuoteDisclaimer
- This tour is offered by Viatu, not SafariBookings.
- This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
- If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
- Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
- The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
- If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
- This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Viatu.
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
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- Viatu
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79 Reviews - Offices:
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Switzerland
- Founded In:
- 2020
- Employees:
- 10-20
Customer Reviews
Serious operator, perfect organisation and cooperation with beautiful structures
We just got back home, after a wonderful holiday in Namibia. This land is a magical place, but thanks to Viatu team we planned the perfect trip for us, lived in wonderful accommodations and received fast and efficient assistance. A...
Serious operator, perfect organisation and cooperation with beautiful structures
We just got back home, after a wonderful holiday in Namibia. This land is a magical place, but thanks to Viatu team we planned the perfect trip for us, lived in wonderful accommodations and received fast and efficient assistance. A...
Perfect tour prepared for us. Everything was exactly how we liked it.
Our tour through Namibia couldn’t be better organized! Viatu did a wonderful job. They know, what works out good for our family. We had a wonderful trip. Everything was perfect!
Very attentive and responsive.
Well organised and reliable. Made reservations and bookings much easier. Excellent communication.
Extremely kind, amazing experience
Everything was taken care off to perfection. At our last day of our travel experience, unfortunately our flight got cancelled. Luckily, we could easily change the return location of our car to save some time. Also, there was a hick-up...
True Holiday and Adventure Experts
Our experience with Team Viatu was excellent!! From the start, Simone made us believe that she could put up a memorable trip within the short period we gave her to prepare. And true to her word, Viatu discussed with us every detail of the...
Dedicated experts
I don't usually book anything through travel agencies. But for my Namibia trip I felt that I needed some local expertise for my tailor-made trip. I had spoken to 1-2 other agencies at first but didn't feel that they understood my needs at...
Wonderful Namibian Experience
We had a wonderful experience through Viatu travelling across Namibia. We were able to travel with confidence and ease; we were able to show up to each location and have everything already sorted for us. We would not have been able to have...
Trustworthy
We were positively surprised by the quality of most of the lodges we stayed at during our 13 day trip through Namibia
Making dreams come true
Viatu truly went above and beyond to organize our unforgettable gorilla experience and safari. Despite my short-notice request, they flawlessly put together the perfect itinerary at lightning speed, considering every adjustment or question...
A tour operator that understands customers needs
An absolutely incredible trip that Viatu provided us. They made sure to give us an incredible trip in the most convenient and easy way for us. Everything was thought of and planned ahead which made the trip it self very pleasant. Very happy...
Exceptional trip! Perfect planning and friendly, professional staff made it unforgettable
Our trip to South Africa was nothing short of amazing. From the very beginning, Viatu customized the entire trip to suit our needs and preferences, ensuring every detail was perfect. Throughout the planning and the trip, the staff was...
Wonderful tailor made experience
We had an amazing 3 days safari trip to mFulaWozi private resort. It was a perfect choice for us in terms of accessibility and hotel size, which Viatu perfectly tailored for us, helping with both the accommodation and transport to the...
Smooth, reliable and strong customer focus - we are 110% happy with our trip organized by Viatu.
A Truly Unforgettable Safari Experience with Viatu Our journey with Viatu to mFulaWozi National Park was nothing short of spectacular. From start to finish, the experience was smooth, reliable, and clearly designed with a strong focus on...
Expert
This was my first safari and I had a great time. I liked the ride and all the explanations from the guide. He was able to spot the animals and give some fun facts about them. We saw almost all the big five (missing only the leopard) and...
Viatu provided everything I needed to have a great trip in Namibia!
Viatu provided a great itinerary for me to follow in Namibia. When I was confused about anything in the itinerary, I was able to message the person who provided the itinerary, Alex, for any help along the way. When I needed some roadside...
awesome (smile)
Everything was perfectly organised............................................................................................................................................
Perfect! Best travel ever. Great organisation and support.
First of all we want to thank Mardi, she organised everything, gave us ideas about the activities we could do and showed us awesome places to stay. She helped us a lot, and everything she organised was simple perfect, 10/10. We stayed at...
Amazing
The service, communication and staff helpfulness was amazing. Every hotel and activity was spot on.
Perfect to the las detail
Even when we were forced to organice everything in a very short period of time and, to crown it all, during a long weekend, the result was amaizing. Alfredo went far and bellond to help us and to solve every problem Professionalism and...
Very easy to work with.
Very easy to communicate with. Fast responses and quick to trouble shoot any issues. Great visuals on website and app for a clear description of the itinerary. Over all the trip ran very smoothly and lived up to expectations. Excellent...
Excellent
I really appreciated Viatu’s approach to our trip and was very pleased with their service and flexibility throughout the planning process. We were a group of four traveling for a milestone trip to Namibia and South Africa and Viatu...
Great Experience!
Viatu was such a good choice. They were recommended by a friend and I have already recommended them to a friend. They booked the most fabulous safari trip for me. Everything went as planned, from try drivers to the accommodations. The only...
Our best tour in thirty years of travel!
Communication with Mardi was excellent, she listened and heard us. When we had questions they were answered. The value we received was beyond our expectations. All stays, tours, and safaris were spectacular. We were picked up and...
Very pleasant to deal with
Overall was very good. A bit of confusion about a few things at the accommodation we stayed at that they booked for us as part of a package, but I think this was probably related to the fact that the resort was new and a bit disorganized. I...
Excellent coordination, planning and execution!
Great experience, with very helpful and useful tour operator! The tech - first approach is something that I really loved, and it made the whole process very easy and smooth. Everything was planned perfectly, and the trip could not have gone...
Absolutely delightful
I had the pleasure of traveling with Vitau in March 2024, and I cannot recommend them enough! From start to finish, the communication was clear and efficient. The team was always available to answer my questions and provide updates, which...
Many wholesome safaris with Viatu as my trusted partner
I've booked many trips all across Africa with Viatu and always had the most wholesome and genuine safari experiences - no matter if in Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Kenya or Tanzania! The team at Viatu is extremely passionate and...
Amazing Namibia trip through untouched landscapes with plenty of animal encounters
Namibia exceeded all expectations on our last trip. We were surprised by the many animal encounters and the incredibly vast landscapes. We had the privilege of experiencing a 14 day trip tailored to our wishes and needs. The...
Natasha was fantastic!
It's been a few months since we were in East Africa and I have to say it was amazing, we had a great experience and my kids are still saying it was a trip of a lifetime! I would highly recommend your service and agency for getting us set up...
Simply extraordinary!
Dear Viatu-Team, yesterday we came back home from our beautiful trip to South Africa, and our hearts are full! We had an amazing trip discovering wonderful places, we‘ve met very friendly and welcoming people and we‘ve stayed in awesome...
Very well informed, friendly people who know how to travel well and sustainably
From the first video-call to the last day of our journey and afterwards, communication with Viatu (especially our travel agent Simone) was very easy, always friendly, with prompt replies and lots of very good and useful ideas. The...
Operational excellence with a personal touch
The best family vacation we ever had! - The booking process with Alfredo and Simone (with the help of their fantastic tool) was very smooth and fun. - Namibia (the land and it's people) is the perfect place for the self-driving subsaharan...
Personalized touch & amazing experiences
Our honeymoon with Viatu was nothing short of magical. From the moment we landed, we felt like VIPs. The personalized itinerary was tailored perfectly to our interests, and the attention to detail was impeccable. We had unforgettable...
Best holiday
I recently did an incredible trip through Namibia, including the Zambezi region, and Viatu Travel made it all happen. From start to finish, their team was amazing. They really listened to what I wanted out of the trip and put together an...
Very organised, welcoming and warm personality
We just wrapped up a 10-day trip on the Garden Route, and it was absolutely fantastic! Every day was different – from beautiful beaches and hikes to amazing food and wine. Their support made the trip stress-free and enjoyable. If you’re...
Viatu provides exceptional, well-organized tours with knowledgeable guides and outstanding service.
I recently traveled with Viatu on a tour through Namibia and Botswana, and it was fantastic! The breathtaking landscapes of the Namib Desert and the wildlife in Etosha National Park were unforgettable highlights. Viatu’s customer...
One of a kind
This is my third time traveling with Viatu, this time with a friend to Kwandwe in the Eastern Cape. They are the sweetest and most helpful guys I've ever been in touch with always giving me the the best possible experience while traveling....
Perfect
The trip was excellent, we loved the availability and the team's recommendations. There were a couple of issues with the itinerary, but everything eventually went very well and the team managed to sort everything out. The interaction with...
Brilliant from Start to Finish
It was our first time doing a Safari and being in Africa in General. From the first interaction on Viatu's Website until completion of the trip the support was brilliant. The website itself is super user friendly and made the planning of...
Very good travel agency with experience that you can feel.
We had an extremely positive experience with Viatu travel agency. The communication and support were excellent. The service in all accommodations was also first class. Although I can't judge the price-performance ratio exactly as I haven't...
Our tour operator was very knowledgeable, engaging and organised.
Viato organised an amazing Garden Route adventure for my family. Every detail was taken care of from accommodation, travel logistics, destinations and activities. We had beautiful accommodations with scenic views. The whole family enjoyed...
10 stars!
Outstanding experience! Everything was planned so well and all destinations that were picked for us were superb.
Travel Agency 2.0
The whole experience was very pleasing and satisfactory, from booking to the actual journey incl. concierge support. The trip you suggested was well balanced (also for our budget) regarding accomodations offering a luxurious but...
My third trip with Viatu - and still amazing
I booked my trip with Viatu on short notice because I wanted to escape the cold weather. My travel agent Simone was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. She took the time to understand my interests and what I was looking for in a safari,...
A unique experience to be had at least once in a lifetime, amidst wild nature and luxury services.
I contacted Viatu during our honeymoon to organize a safari for us, as it was the experience we cared about most during our trip, we decided to rely on them as they were more experienced and prepared so as to be sure of enjoying it to the...
Wanna go to Africa? Go with VIATU!
we would like to express our sincere gratitude for the unforgettable Africa trip (capetown, manyoni game reserve, Imfolozi/hluhluwe, KwaZulu Natals). We had the pleasure of experiencing with the excellent support of VIATU. This journey was...
Really cool!
We love Viatu and we had several fantastic trips with them, including the our last trip to Zanzibar in December 2023. Really cool hotels and arrangements, always quick replies and extremely friendly service. I loved the beautiful trip...
Viatu has local knowledge, good solutions for booking the journey. Value for money.
Then we have had some nice days in Namibia. Everything worked great. Booking the trip in collaboration with a Viatu travel consultant went smoothly. Got lots of good tips for accommodation and activities. When everything was ordered, we got...
We got god help with locations and activities when booking, before we left and during our trip.
It was a really nice vacation with my family. We went for 8 days, did hiking, saw rock paintings and went on Safari. Viatu helped us on the road as well and all places were super clean and friendly. Have traveled with them before and would...
Viatu ensured a hassle-free experience and crafted the perfect vacation for our family.
We had an incredible experience with Viatu during our self-driving trip in Namibia. The personalized service was exceptional, providing us with our own dedicated contact person whom we could reach out to anytime for assistance or queries....
Excellent first trip to Namibia with focus on hiking and safari
This was my family's first time to Namibia, but we have traveled with Viatu many times. We traveled as a family of four with two adult children. We did not want to drive too much as we only had 9 nights and Viatu came with a perfect...
Exceptional tour operator that provides memorable travel experiences.
An unique and remarkable adventure, 14 days filled with indelible memories. We explored some of the most enchanting, captivating, and enjoyable destinations in Namibia. Definitely looking forward to returning to Africa with Viatu for an...
Last Minute Trip
Was originally scheduled to visit Namibia with another agency but with one week to go, it fell through. With less than a week to go, I contacted Viatu to plan a trip. They planned an amazing trip for me and I was very pleased with what...
Excellent organisation and prompt trip planning
With a super short notice they organised a trip that was just perfect, loved everything about it! Will definitely recommend Viatu to all my friends!
Best experts about surf and safari in Africa
Viatu organised a trip in the Garden Route for me and three other friends. We loved our safari at Kariega, and the surf and the bungee jumping added lots of excitement to the trip! I definitely recommend Viatu for those looking to explore...
Amazing time in South Africa - the best within 3 weeks, thank you
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Great attention to detail and amazing customised experiences
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Amazing first safari experience
y husband and I recently went on our first safari in Namibia with Viatu, and it was an absolutely unforgettable experience. The trip went as planned, and a big thank you to Taryn, who customised our experience according to all our...
10 out of
Had a 12-day dream vacation in Namibia, exploring Etosha's wildlife, nature hikes in Damarland, Swakopmund's Sandwich Harbour Bay adventures, and witnessing Sossusvlei's iconic dunes. The hot air balloon ride over the desert was surreal!...
Viatu set a new benchmark for my future travels!
I booked a self-drive trip in Namibia with Viatu, and it was fantastic! Booking was easy and straightforward. Driving through Namibia, I saw amazing dunes and beautiful wildlife like oryx and desert elephants. Thanks to Viatu, the whole...
Easy and convenient booking system, with amazing support before, during and after your trip.
We had the most incredible time in Namibia, thank you for planning such an amazing trip. We were lucky enough to get to see the wild desert horses which is an experience we will never forget. The support we had from the team before,...
Viatu made my trip to South Africa unforgettable!
I traveled last year to Cape Town and added on a safari in Sabi Sands and to Viatu, everything was smooth and well-organized. Sabi Sands offered incredible wildlife sightings, and Cape Town's vibrant streets, coastal beauty, and lush...
Looking for excellence in a tour operator? Search no more, Viatu has got you covered!
Viatu created an unforgettable holiday for us in Namibia. Everything was taken care of: a great rental car, excellent lodges, breathtaking locations and excellent food. The dunes, safari and the fantastic lodges were incredible. We enjoyed...
So much easier than I thought
Booking with Viatu was a breeze. We used one of the trip templates that was on their website and we customised it to our liking. For the check out we had a few questions. Our travel consultant Alessandro looked after us every step of the...
We had a great trip with Viatu!
Viatu has very helpful staff. We could text message them via WhatsApp and got a response immediately. We appreciated the personal treatment. Our daughter got sick right at the beginning of our trip and we were very happy with the help of...
We had the most amazing time in South Africa and will book again holidays with Viatu!!
We booked our 3.5-week honeymoon with Viatu and it was simply wonderful! From the start of the planning, the team helped us choose a perfect route with enough time to explore the places and they made a huge effort to book amazing hotels....
Most amazing Trip of a lifetime
My sister and I travelled for 3,5 weeks through namibia and South Africa and everything was perfectly planned and just amazing. They put us our perfect trip together in just a few weeks as we were traveling very spontaneously. The...
This was our forth time we travel with VIATU to South-Africa. God and safe choise :)
The forth time we travel with Viatu, and once again, we are very satisfied! They always find the places that meet our desires and offer so many good suggestions. We will use Viatu again next time too!
Mesmerizing Namibia - I'll be back
What can I say? We've had an absolute blast, traveling through Namibia. Soooo many good new memories! We booked our trip a bit last minute but had amazing support from Viatu to get all the information in time. The recommended route was...
Understanding my needs as a traveler and always helpful
Me and my family have traveled several times with Viatu, and it has always been smooth and fulfilling all expectations. This time I went with a group of friends, and it was equally lovely. I really appreciate how they were able to sort out...
Good service and tight follow-up
We loved using the Viatu Trip Builder to design our holidays in South Africa. It was super easy and transparent. Our holidays were great and the few times we needed support our consultant Benoit was very quick and helpful. Upon our return...
Absolutely amazing
Thank you very much to the entire Viatu team; they organized unforgettable and beautiful holidays for us! We didn't have to worry about anything; everything was perfectly organized. The lodges were exactly to our taste, and everything was...
A big thank-you to the entire viatu team for enabling us this truly exceptional experience!
Our Safari trip to central Serengeti was incredibly well organized. We stayed at the luxurious tented Dunia camp that offered access to breathtaking game-viewing areas. The Serengeti wildlife, the scenery and the sheer endless seeming...
The team personal & professional, the trip unique & exciting, the travel comfortable & substainable
I spend one of my most exciting and beautiful holidays with Viatu in Namibia. From unforgettable game drives, lodges with stunnig locations, delicious food and an adventurous cycling trip through the desert we got the full package. Even...
Swiss reliability for travel in Africa - Safari on land and water
We spent a wonderful time in South Africa. Viatu inspired us to visit new locations and everything was perfectly organized.
Best holidays, super easy to book.
I wanted to go to Kruger with my family, so my friend recommended to book it with viatu. It was super easy to book and the vacation itself was just one of the best things i've ever done. We saw so many animals because the ranger knew...
Best!
We had the best time with viatu! Whenever we needed help, imformations or had any question we received quickly a answer. We also met barbara in person she is such a really lovely person! We loved everything about our trip with viatu.. we...
VIATU makes it easy to organize fantastic trips that make you feel at peace with nature.
The journey through Namibia, together with my daughter Bárbara, was a fantastic experience! The variety of different animals of all sizes, as well as the constantly changing landscapes, were very impressive. One of the highlights was...