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Southern Wild Safaris
TALA verifiedBased in Dar es Salaam
One of the few operators with deep expertise in Tanzania's Southern Circuit — Ruaha, Selous, and Mikumi. Fly-in packages and remote walking safaris for adventurous travellers who want to escape the northern crowds.
Where Southern Wild Safaris operates
Southern Wild Safaris runs trips across 2 destinations in Tanzania, covering the Southern Circuit. Each park has its own character — from open savannas and forested escarpments to coastal reefs — and Southern Wild Safaris tailors itineraries around what you most want to see.
What you can do with Southern Wild Safaris
This operator specialises in wildlife safari, bird watching, and boat safari. Trips can be combined into a single multi-stop itinerary or booked as standalone experiences.
- Wildlife Safari — The classic East African experience — tracking lions, elephants, leopards, and the full Big Five across Tanzania's vast savannas and woodlands.
- Bird Watching — Tanzania is one of Africa's great birding destinations — over 1,100 recorded species across habitats from soda lakes and Rift Valley wetlands to montane cloud forest and Miombo woodland.
- Boat Safari — Explore Tanzania's waterways from the water — boat safaris offer a completely different perspective on wildlife, bringing you face-to-face with hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds at eye level.
Why book with Southern Wild Safaris
Founded in 2013, Southern Wild Safaris is based in Dar es Salaam with a team of 14 guides and staff, working in English and Swahili.
Licensed by Tanzania's Tourism Agents Licensing Authority (TALA #TALA-2023-1789) — a baseline for legal, insured operation.
One traveller has reviewed Southern Wild Safaris on Safarani, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5. Reviews are scraped from public sources and verified bookings — read them in full below.
Pricing sits in the mid-range tier — comfortable lodges and small-group departures. Most enquiries are answered within 6 hours via WhatsApp.
Send a WhatsApp message using the button in the sidebar — share your dates, group size, and what you want to see, and Southern Wild Safaris will reply with a tailored quote. There is no booking fee from Safarani; you deal directly with the operator.
Frequently asked questions
What destinations does Southern Wild Safaris cover?
Southern Wild Safaris runs trips to Ruaha and Selous. You can combine multiple destinations into one itinerary or book a single-destination trip.
What types of tours does Southern Wild Safaris offer?
Southern Wild Safaris specialises in wildlife safari, bird watching, and boat safari. Custom itineraries combining multiple activities are also possible — message them on WhatsApp to discuss.
Is Southern Wild Safaris a licensed tour operator in Tanzania?
Yes. Southern Wild Safaris is licensed by Tanzania's Tourism Agents Licensing Authority (TALA #TALA-2023-1789), the legal requirement to operate tours in Tanzania.
How do I book a tour with Southern Wild Safaris?
Tap the WhatsApp button on this page to message Southern Wild Safaris directly. Share your travel dates, group size, budget, and which destinations interest you. They will reply with a tailored itinerary and quote. Safarani does not take a booking fee — you arrange the trip and payment directly with the operator.
What is Southern Wild Safaris's pricing tier?
Southern Wild Safaris sits in the mid-range tier — comfortable lodges, small-group departures, and well-vetted vehicles are standard. Final pricing depends on season, group size, and chosen accommodation; request a quote on WhatsApp for accurate numbers.
Where is Southern Wild Safaris based?
Southern Wild Safaris is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and has been operating since 2013 with a team of 14 guides and staff. Most trips start with a pickup from your hotel or airport — confirm transfer details when you book.
What languages does Southern Wild Safaris guide in?
Guides at Southern Wild Safaris work in English and Swahili. Confirm language preferences when you message them so they can assign the right guide for your trip.
How quickly does Southern Wild Safaris respond to enquiries?
Southern Wild Safaris typically replies within 6 hours via WhatsApp. For the fastest response, send your trip dates and a short description of what you want to do in your first message.
Reviews (1)
Ruaha completely blew us away — zero other tourists, huge elephant herds, and wild dogs. Southern Wild are the real experts here. The fly-in package was seamless.
- Replies within 6 hours
- $$ Mid-range
- TALA #TALA-2023-1789
- Founded 2013
- 14 guides & staff
- English, Swahili