The Southern Safaris offer something different

All the safari parks have something special about them. Saadani National Park is the only park in Tanzania that stretches right onto the beach.

There are two main National Parks in the Southern Circuit and one game reserve:-

Ruaha National Park
Saadani National Park,
Selous Game Reserve

Ruaha National Park

Tanzania’s second largest park, it is a wilderness frequented by very few tourists, making it a really exclusive destination and a really authentic safari experience.

Breathtaking Scenery

A remote park with breathtaking scenery and undisturbed wildlife.

Home to thousands of Elephants

Home to more than 10,000 elephants inhabit the park, some of the highest concentrations in the country.

400 Species of Birds

With over 400 species of birds it would appeal to ornithologists.

Great Ruaha River

Go on a boat safari arranged by one of the few camps in the Park. This is the main feature of the game viewing. It is spectacular with Hippos, Crocodiles and Fish Eagles in abundance.

To discover more please visit the Tanzania Tourist Board official website - Ruaha page.

Saadani National Park

Saadani is only a 2-hour drive from The Tides. Stay in a unique safari lodge, which is on the beach overlooking the Indian Ocean. (Please insert Link to Saadani Safari Lodge)

A Unique Park

Saadani is the most unique of all the Parks in Tanzania - where bush and beach become one.

Relatively undiscovered by tourists

Declared a National Park in 2003 it is still relatively undiscovered by tourists. It is therefore the perfect destination for a truly special intimacy with Africa.

A diverse environment

Saadani contains a diverse array of flora, fauna and animals. Swahili culture and wildlife happily co-exist. The indigenous vegetation and birdlife adds to the Park’s uniqueness.

Activities

Go on Game Drives and guided walking tours.

The Wami River Safari

The Park incorporates the spectacular Wami River. Take a river cruise where you will see:-

Large pods of hippos

Lots of crocodiles

and spectacular bird life

Wildlife

The Park includes 1,148 sq km of protected area where you can spot:-

Wildebeest,

Lion

Zebra,

Giraffe,

Eland,

Buffalo,

Elephant

Leopard

and the extremely rare Roosevelt Sable Antelope.

To find out more please visit the official Tanzanian website - Saadani page

Selous Game Reserve

The Selous Game Reserve is the largest uninhabited protected area in Africa, and home to Africa’s largest population of Elephants that roam freely in an area the size of Switzerland.

Fly Direct

You can fly direct to Selous Game Reserve from Dar es Salaam airport. It is also possible to charter a flight direct to the tides from Selous.

Attractions

In contrast to the National Parks the Selous Game Reserve allows you to view the abundant wildlife in a number of ways. This includes:-

game drives,

river cruises

and guided walking tours.

Animals

See the numerous animals that inhabit this wilderness. These may include:-

Lion,

Leopard,

Elephant,

Wild Dogs,

Hyena,

Buffalo,

Giraffe,

Zebras,

Wildebeest,

and an array of grazing antelope, crocodiles, and hippos.

Other activities

It is possible to spend nights out ‘fly camping’ in the bush for the more adventurous. Alternatively take a more civilised early morning lake cruise followed by a ‘bush’ breakfast under an Acacia Tree.

To find out more about the please visit Selous Game Reserve