{"id":185,"date":"2022-01-18T21:30:05","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T21:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ayojengasafaritour.com\/tz\/about-2\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T12:02:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T12:02:51","slug":"southern-circuit-safaris","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ayojengasafaritour.com\/tz\/southern-circuit-safaris\/","title":{"rendered":"Southern Circuit Safaris"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\nSouthern Circuit<\/span> Safaris\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake a walk on the wild side<\/span>\n\n

Tanzania’s southern parks – Selous (Nyerere), Ruaha, Mikumi, and Udzungwa – offer a more secluded and less crowded safari experience compared to the northern parks. Favoured by safari purists, these destinations provide the same amazing wildlife and breath-taking landscapes but with a serene sense of solitude. The untouched beauty and raw wilderness make the southern parks an ideal choice for those seeking an authentic and peaceful adventure off the beaten track.\n

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Selous<\/span> Game Reserve (Nyerere<\/span> National Park)<\/h2>\n\n

Experience a vast untouched paradise<\/span><\/h2>\n

Selous (Nyerere) Game Reserve is Africa’s second-largest wildlife sanctuary, stretching across an area the size of Belgium. Known for its diverse wildlife, including the world’s largest elephant population, it offers sightings of African hunting dogs, leopards, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, monkeys, baboons, black rhinos, crocodiles, buffaloes, hippos, 450 species of birds and countless other species. In fact, it is home to an estimated 750,000 large mammals alone. The Rufiji River, a vital life-giving vein, runs through the park and supports the rich ecosystem. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it provides a more serene, untouched safari experience.\n<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Mikumi<\/span> National Park<\/h2>\n\n

The gateway to the southern circuit on Morogoro\u2019s doorstep<\/span><\/h2>\n

Mikumi, often the gateway to the southern circuit, may be smaller by Tanzania\u2019s (huge) standards but boasts diverse habitats: grassy plains, miombo woodlands, and swamps, surrounded by three mountain ranges. The park supports a wide range of wildlife, including lions, leopards, hippos, elephants, and the rare African hunting dog. Additionally, birdwatchers can enjoy over 400 bird species within the park.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n

Udzungwa Mountains<\/span> National Park<\/h2>\n\n

Experience one of the world\u2019s most biodiverse rainforests<\/span><\/h2>\n

Udzungwa\u2019s lush jungle terrain and mountain slopes make it one of the most biodiverse regions on earth. The park is home to an abundance of unique wildlife not found in \u201ctraditional\u201d savannah biome safari parks, including the rare Kipunji monkey and roaming elephants (often only evidenced by their droppings). It\u2019s diverse landscape features stunning waterfalls and offers sweeping views of the surrounding plains, including the Selous game reserve below.\n<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ruaha<\/span> National Park<\/h2>\n\n

Tanzania’s hidden gem<\/span><\/h2>\n

Ruaha, one of Africa\u2019s largest game reserves, is considered Tanzania\u2019s hidden gem due to its location in the south, leading to fewer visitors. The park’s dry, hot climate makes wildlife movement predictable, as animals often stay near water sources. This setting offers incredible opportunities for close encounters with various wildlife, from giraffes to lion prides lounging under baobabs. Its dramatic landscapes and abundance of species make Ruaha an essential stop for those seeking an authentic safari experience.\n<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-185","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ayojengasafaritour.com\/tz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/185","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ayojengasafaritour.com\/tz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ayojengasafaritour.com\/tz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ayojengasafaritour.com\/tz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ayojengasafaritour.com\/tz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=185"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ayojengasafaritour.com\/tz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/185\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":899,"href":"https:\/\/ayojengasafaritour.com\/tz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/185\/revisions\/899"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ayojengasafaritour.com\/tz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=185"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}