Tanzania: Discovering Ruaha and Nyerere (formerly Selous) (page 3 of 3)

Thanks Loïc for the travel journal 🙂

The boat lunch with the crocodile-shaped bread was really fun!

As for lions, we weren’t much luckier than you this year in Kruger during February/March...

Thanks Loïc for this travel journal 🙂

Some great sightings despite the... wet weather 😎 (but not all the time, thankfully!)

Thanks Pascale for the comment. Oh, the lions! It wasn’t the right season... that’s all :)

We wanted to see Africa during the rainy season. We did. Next time it’ll be Namibia in September... dry season. See you soon! Loïc

Hi Loïc,

I have a question for you:

You’ve done quite a few other trips/safaris, including in Tanzania and Kenya (etc.). What’s your take (trying to set aside the weather aspect) on these two southern Tanzanian reserves? Specifically, the overall vibe you experienced during the game drives/safaris compared to Kenya or northern Tanzania?

Thanks in advance if you’re up for answering this!

Puma2A

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Hi Loïc,

I have a question for you:

You’ve done quite a few other trips/safaris, including in Tanzania and Kenya (etc.). What’s your take (trying to set aside the weather aspect) on these two southern Tanzanian reserves? Specifically, the overall vibe you experienced during the game drives/safaris compared to Kenya or northern Tanzania?

Thanks in advance if you’re willing to share your thoughts on this.

Puma2A

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Hi Alain,

These two reserves really don’t have much in common with the well-known, busy ones in northern Tanzania. They’re different in terms of landscape—few open plains but with forests, rivers, and dense vegetation. I wouldn’t recommend Ruaha or Nyerere to first-timers. They’re stunning parks but best suited for experienced travelers because the wildlife is harder to spot and doesn’t let you get close. It’s nothing like the northern parks, where animals are used to the sound of engines.

That’s my take on it. Have a great day, Loïc

Hi there,

I’ve visited these regions both in the dry season and, like you, in January/February (the lush green period). Honestly, you *do* see the animals better in the dry season. (Check out my latest travel journal in this forum for comparison.) That said, I find the "wild nature" vibe incomparable to the northern reserves, thanks to fewer crowds and the smaller size of the camps or lodges. (Just my personal take.) In these reserves, you’re on a whole different kind of safari—it really makes you forget the hustle and bustle of the world...

Happy planning for the southern hemisphere’s spring!

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