🧠Southern Circuit Adventures
Explore Tanzania’s Wild South
Remote. Raw. Real.
The Southern Circuit offers a different kind of safari—quieter, wilder, and less traveled. Here, vast landscapes stretch untouched, riverbanks team with wildlife, and you may go hours without seeing another vehicle. If you’re seeking authentic, off-grid exploration, the south is your trail.
At Great North Expeditions Tanzania, we guide you through this untamed region with experienced bush experts, comfortable camps, and a commitment to real adventure.
🗺️ Key Destinations
Ruaha National Park
Tanzania’s largest park and a predator stronghold—rugged terrain, massive baobabs, and powerful encounters with lion prides and wild dogs.
Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous)
Africa’s largest game reserve turned national park. Cruise the Rufiji River, explore woodlands, and track elephants and hippos by boat and foot.
Mikumi National Park
An easy-access gem often compared to the Serengeti for its open plains and lion sightings—perfect for shorter southern safaris.
Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Tanzania’s “Galápagos” of flora and fauna. Best for hiking, waterfalls, and rare monkey species—not a traditional game park, but a unique wild experience.
Katavi National Park
One of Africa’s most untouched parks—isolated, dramatic, and teeming with buffalo, hippo pods, and crocodile-infested rivers.
Mahale Mountains National Park
On the shores of Lake Tanganyika, this park is a trekker’s dream. Encounter wild chimpanzees in the jungle—one of the most intimate wildlife experiences in Africa.
🏕️ Types of Southern Safaris
River & Boat Safaris
Navigate the Rufiji or Lake Tanganyika by boat, encountering crocodiles, hippos, and elephants from the water. A Southern Circuit signature experience.
Walking Safaris in the Wild
In parks like Ruaha and Nyerere, walking safaris offer raw, ground-level exploration. Follow animal tracks, learn the bush signs, and feel truly present in the wild.
Chimps & Highlands Treks
Specialized trekking safaris into the Mahale or Gombe Mountains to observe wild chimpanzees in their natural habitat. A once-in-a-lifetime expedition.