Small Group Tours:
THE Untamed EDITION
THE ASILIA EDIT
Small Group Tours
The Asilia Edit is a curated selection of Small Group Tours with fixed departure dates.
Thoughtful itineraries packed full of experiences and hosted by expert guides.
Ready to travel. Set departures. Safari together.
11-Day Small Group Safari: Walking, Boating & Wildlife in Ruaha and Nyerere National Parks
Picture the raw thrill of a lion hunt unfolding before your eyes, an elephant pushing over a tree, or a raft of hippos splashing in the shallows, all in perfect solitude, far from the crowds. This is the Africa few ever see: peaceful, untouched, and alive with wonder.
In the company of a small group of like-minded travellers, you’ll share the magic of walking safaris, night drives, and stargazing at Usangu Expedition Camp in the far south of the Usangu Wetlands, and again at Kokoko Camp, in the heart of Ruaha, where the skies stretch endlessly overhead. At day’s end, gather around the fire for a delicious dinner under the stars, the sounds of the bush echoing in the distance, from the roar of a lion to the hush of the wind.
Explore the vast and untamed beauty of Nyerere National Park, where Roho ya Selous offers front-row access to the park’s rich diversity. Drift silently along the waterways on a boating safari, track wildlife on foot, and discover an extraordinary range of habitats teeming with life.
This is the ultimate East African safari – one of deep connection, rich variety, and unforgettable moments in the wild.
Why book The Untamed Edition:
- Remote, uncrowded destinations
- Fly-camping and walking safari options
- Authentic bush experience
- Maximum 6 guests for intimate exploration
- Experiences include boating safaris, walking safaris, camera trapping, game drives, night game drives with thermal camera, star cube sleep out, and catch-and-release fishing
THE LAUNCH EDITION.
The first 30 guests to confirm an Asilia Edit small group tour, will each receive the gift of a pair of Nikon binoculars to enhance the viewing quality of their safari and to enjoy for years to come.
Itinerary Details
Accommodation: Four Points By Sheraton Dar Es Salaam
Board Basis: Dinner & Breakfast
Your East African adventure begins in Dar es Salaam, where you’ll be warmly welcomed upon arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport. You’ll spend the night at Four Points by Sheraton, a comfortable and centrally located hotel that offers the perfect place to unwind before your journey into the wild begins.
Here, you’ll have the opportunity to meet your dedicated safari host and get to know your fellow travellers, the small group of like-minded adventurers who will be sharing this unforgettable experience with you.
Whether you choose to relax by the pool, enjoy a refreshing drink, or take a short stroll to discover the vibrant heart of Tanzania’s capital, this first evening sets a gentle and welcoming tone for the journey ahead.
Accommodation: Usangu Expedition Camp
Board Basis: Game Package
Today you will fly into Ruaha National Park, where your safari starts with a game drive transfer to the remote and wild Usangu Wetlands. Tucked into the woodlands, Usangu Expedition Camp offers a rare and uncrowded safari experience, with just six guest tents ensuring exclusivity and connection with nature and your fellow travellers.
Designed with simplicity and purpose, the camp places exploration at its heart—meals are prepared over an open fire and shared beneath the Ruaha sky. By day, set out on bush walks, game drives, or boating safaris, and errect a camera trap to see what visitors are revealed in the darkness. At night, join your expert guide on a thermal imaging night drive, or spend the evening in the Star Cube, a unique sleep-out under the endless African sky.
This is a place for the curious, the adventurous, and those seeking a deeper, wilder safari.
Accommodation: Kokoko Camp
Board Basis: Game Package
Travel deeper into the wild heart of Ruaha National Park with a scenic road transfer north to Kokoko Camp. Set in one of Africa’s most remote and untouched landscapes, Ruaha is famed for its incredible predator sightings, including lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, hyena, and more.
Nestled on the banks of the dry Mwagusi River, Kokoko Camp is a private, expedition-style camp designed for just six guests, offering an exceptionally intimate and uncrowded safari experience. Here, you’ll enjoy the freedom of walking safaris, night drives, and time to simply sit back and absorb the vastness around you.
The camp’s custom-designed rooms feature retractable roofs, perfect for stargazing, while dinners are served in the dry riverbed, surrounded by lanterns and the sounds of the African night. Kokoko offers a rare chance to reconnect, with nature and with your fellow travellers.
The Southern Tanzania Elephant Program offers a powerful opportunity to connect with conservation efforts, gain insight into local traditions, and deepen your understanding of this remarkable region.
Accommodation: Roho ya Selous
Board Basis: Game Package
Fly into the heart of Nyerere National Park, where your guide will meet you at the airstrip and transfer you to Roho ya Selous, a beautifully positioned camp on a small peninsula overlooking Lake Nzerakera.
As the largest protected reserve in Africa, Nyerere is a vast and wild landscape teeming with life—including wild dog, elephant, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, hyena, and over 400 species of birds. Roho ya Selous offers a truly uncrowded safari experience, ideal for those seeking both adventure and tranquility in nature.
Spend your days exploring the waterways with boating safaris, the surrounding plains through walking excursions, or even trying your hand at fishing. After a day of discovery, cool off in the pool or unwind in the open-sided lounge, enjoying the breeze and the sounds of the bush. The spacious guest tents feature indoor and outdoor showers and an innovative evening breeze cooling system, ensuring a restful end to each day.
After a final delicious breakfast in camp and heartfelt goodbyes to your guide and fellow travellers, you’ll be transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, where you’ll connect with your onward travel.
As your journey through the wilds of East Africa comes to a close, you’ll take with you not only unforgettable memories, but also lasting connections and a deep sense of wonder inspired by the places and people you’ve encountered.
Your Questions Answered
The Asilia Edit is a curated collection of small-group, fixed-departure safaris designed to deliver transformative experiences for like-minded travellers across East Africa. With preplanned itineraries and logistics, the booking process is very easy. Attractive rates round off the package.
The tours are created for travellers who want meaningful, immersive safaris with the comfort of expert planning. They are ideal for solo travellers, couples, and friends seeking shared experiences with like-minded guests.
Group sizes range from 4 to 16 guests, depending on the Edition. The Untamed Edition has the smallest group size (max 6), while others average 4–16.
All Editions include:
- Meet & greet on arrival
- Dedicated host for the full itinerary
- Accommodation as specified
- All meals on safari
- Selected house beverages at camps
- Activities: game drives, walks, boating (as applicable)
- All internal flights and transfers
- Park fees & conservation charges
- Emergency medical evacuation cover
- A curated welcome gift
- Limited laundry
- A 30-minute spa treatment (except Untamed Edition)
- International flights
- Premium drinks or meals outside the itinerary
- Gratuities & personal expenses
- Comprehensive travel insurance (mandatory)
- Visa costs and travel documentation
All transfers and activities detailed in each itinerary are included in the price. Any additional transfers or activities required will carry an extra charge.
Yes! Extensions to Zanzibar, Kigali, Nairobi, or the Kenyan/ Tanzanian coast can be arranged. Please let your Asilia east Africa Specialist know and they will suggest options and pricing to you.
Yes. Transfers, internal flights, and activities will always be together as a group, but you are not bound to participate in every activity. For example you might decide to relax by the pool or enjoy a spa session instead of joining the afternoon game drive and some camps offer communal dining, but there is nearly always the option for a private table if you choose.
Please note that the departure dates for The Asilia Edit group tours are fixed and cannot be adjusted. However, if the advertised dates don’t suit your travel plans, we’d be delighted to create a personalised safari itinerary just for you.
Each of The Asilia Edit editions will depart on different dates. Available departure dates can be found within each itinerary on the Asilia website.
There is no single supplement for solo travellers, although each trip allows a maximum of two single rooms.
Rates are based on a minimum of four guests. If fewer guests are confirmed six months prior to departure, Asilia will contact you to discuss options such as alternative departure dates, a change to a personalised trip, or a refund of your deposit if you choose to no longer travel.
Other Asilia Edit Editions
Small Group Tours: The Classic Edition
From US$9,500
per person sharing
Destinations
Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, Arusha, Serengeti National Park
Small Group Tours: The Primate Edition
From US$10,750
per person sharing
Destinations
Tanzania, Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Rubondo Island National Park
Small Group Tours: The Signature Edition
From US$13,750
per person sharing
Destinations
Kenya, Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ruaha National Park, Mara Naboisho Conservancy
