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Topi Fly-in Safari

Explore Nyerere National Park and Ruaha National Park from two luxurious, colonially styled camps. Chosen for their access to good game viewing and thrilling remoteness, these camps also offer a range of varied safari activities.

Topi Fly-in Safari: Summary

Topi safari in a nutshell

This fly-in safari explores southern Tanzania’s Nyerere National Park and Ruaha National Park in considerable luxury. Guests will stay respectively at sister camps, Siwandu and Jongomero, both of which boast a traditional, somewhat colonial style and the expected matching elegance. Polished wooden floors lead to plush communal areas, where there are swimming pools to relax in and private dining is the norm.

Beginning at Siwandu, guests will find themselves nestled amidst the mixed woodland of Lake Nzerakera’s shores. This camp is located at the centre of the lush reserve where wildlife sightings are particularly good and activities are varied. Guests can return from boat safaris, bush walks, fishing trips and drives to sit and observe wildlife from the raised decking with spectacular views over the lake.

Jongomero matches Siwandu in comfortable luxury yet holds a remoter position within Ruaha. Far removed from other camps, guests will experience a real sense of wilderness, staying in one of eight tented rooms spread along Jongomero River. To further enhance the immersive bush experience, guests may add fly-camping to the variety of activities available and sleep out under Ruaha’s expansive star-studded skies.

Both camps offer top-quality guiding, where guests will benefit from knowledgeable instruction on the local flora and fauna. Combine the considerable comfort with thrilling game, remote locations and seasonal combination discounts and this makes for a safari sure to impress.

At a glance

Starts: Dar es Salaam International Airport
3 nights Siwandu - Nyerere National Park, Tanzania Full Board
4 nights Jongomero Camp - Ruaha National Park, Tanzania Full Board
Ends: Dar es Salaam International Airport

Siwandu

Days 1-4

High-class and luxurious, Siwandu is set amid miombo woodland on the shores of Lake Nzerakera. Formerly known as Selous Safari Camp, it's in the central part of Nyerere National Park’s prime wildlife-viewing area (previously the Selous Game Reserve). Lake Nzerakera is located a few miles north of the Rufiji River, connected to the main river by the network of waterways that laces through this part of southern Tanzania. Siwandu is an expansive camp, divided into two sections, together occupying a long stretch of lake frontage. Each section has its own communal area with swimming pool, lounge and dining room.

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Jongomero Camp

Days 4-8

Stylish and with a slightly colonial edge, Jongomero Camp is similar to its sister camp Siwandu. It has smooth and seamless service and plenty of luxury, but despite this, Jongomero has retained a real sense of wilderness. Located in the far south of Ruaha National Park, Jongomero is a long way from any other camp. This part of Ruaha is both quiet and spectacular − it's a real wilderness experience. It is extremely unlikely that you will come across any other vehicles while on safari around Jongomero.

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Siwandu

Siwandu

Nyerere National Park, Tanzania

Jongomero Camp

Jongomero Camp

Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

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Highlights

Our thoughts on five of the top experiences of this Topi Fly-in Safari.

  • Watching for hippos during a boat safari
  • Enjoying a private dinner amid the calls of the bush
  • Sleeping under the stars at Jongomero fly-camp
  • Learning about the local flora during bush walks
  • Watching for leopards prowling through the trees

Activities

Some activities which can be included in the Topi Fly-in Safari: talk to us about those which interest you.

  • 4WD Safari

  • Birdwatching

  • Boat trip

  • Fishing

  • Fly-camping

  • Guided walking safari

  • Hot air ballooning

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Key species to see on the Topi Fly-in Safari

Based on our travellers' observations, we’ve estimated the likelihood of seeing these species during the Topi Fly-in Safari. Click on the animals and our wildlife surveys page for more info.


Lion

100% chance

Elephant

100% chance

Giraffe

100% chance

Hippo

100% chance

Wildebeest

100% chance

Zebra

100% chance

Buffalo

99% chance

Spotted Hyena

78% chance

Eland

74% chance

Leopard

52% chance

Wild dog

28% chance

Roan antelope

23% chance

Striped Hyena

8% chance

Cheetah

7% chance

Aardvark

0% chance

Black Rhino

0% chance

Pangolin

0% chance

Sable antelope

0% chance

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