River & Boat Safaris – Southern Circuit
Safari From the Water – A Different Kind of Wild
Forget the dusty trails and feel the rhythm of the rivers. River & Boat Safaris in Tanzania’s Southern Circuit bring you face-to-face with Africa’s wild from a new perspective—on the water. Whether you’re gliding past crocodile-laden banks on the Rufiji River or watching elephants wade into Lake Tanganyika at sunset, these safaris offer a quiet, up-close, and deeply immersive experience.
4-Day Rufiji River Safari – Nyerere National Park
Combine traditional game drives with daily boat safaris on the Rufiji River. Perfect for first-timers looking for variety and close encounters with hippos, crocs, and elephants.
6-Day Fly-in Safari with Rufiji River & Walking Trails
Fly into the remote heart of Nyerere and base yourself in a luxury riverside camp. Enjoy morning and evening boat excursions, guided bush walks, and wildlife viewing from your tent deck.
7-Day Lake Tanganyika & Mahale Boat Safari
A rare expedition to western Tanzania—boat safaris on Africa’s deepest lake combined with chimpanzee tracking in Mahale Mountains. A journey for serious explorers.