3-Day Retreat in Ruaha & Walking Safari and Armed Ranger

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in the wild of Exporing Ruaha's afternoon and Sunset Beuty

Your adventure begins with a morning pickup from Iringa town whether from your hotel or another arranged location. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Tanzanian countryside as we make our way to the vast and untamed Ruaha National Park. Upon arrival, we’ll complete park formalities and begin your first game drive, heading deep into the wild for an afternoon filled with breathtaking encounters.

you will Enjoy lunch inside the park, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. As the day cools, we’ll continue with an evening game drive, when animals become more active and the golden light paints the savannah. Spot elephants gathering near the river, lions stretching under ancient baobabs, and graceful antelopes crossing the plains. As night falls, we’ll drive to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight relaxation, embracing the calm rhythm of the bush under a starlit sky with a born fire.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Best wildlife viewing)

High Season June to October (Ruaha is rarely crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Rains are very rare)

Wildlife in Ruaha NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

LionOccasional

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LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

CheetahRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

TANAPA Ruaha Bandas

• Budget banda located inside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Walking Safari with armed Ranger & Sunset Adventure in Ruaha

Wake up to the soft sounds of nature and enjoy a warm cup of coffee as the first light spreads over the plains. Soon after, set out on a guided walking safari with an armed ranger, stepping quietly through the bush to discover Ruaha from a new perspective. This peaceful walk, lasting a couple of hours, lets you experience the wild up close — learning about animal tracks, native plants, and the delicate balance of life in the savannah.

After returning to camp, enjoy a freshly prepared lunch and take a short rest before heading out again for your afternoon and evening game drive. Spend the rest of the day exploring Ruaha’s hidden corners, watching elephants, lions, and giraffes move through the golden grass. As the sun sets, witness the park transform under its warm glow — a breathtaking moment that captures the true spirit of Africa. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and a restful overnight stay surrounded by the calming sounds of the bush.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Accommodation:

TANAPA Ruaha Bandas

• Budget banda located inside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning and full noon Game Drive, Picnic Lunch & Journey Back to Iringa

We will wake up at dawn to the sounds of the wild and enjoy a warm cup of coffee before setting out on an early morning game drive. Witness the park as it comes alive with elephants, lions, giraffes, and other wildlife in the soft morning light. Return to your lodge or camp for breakfast, pack your belongings, and complete your stay formalities, while preparing a bush lunch for your final day of adventure.

Set out for your last full-day game drive, exploring Ruaha’s vast landscapes one final time. Pause at a scenic picnic site for lunch, soaking in the views and the peaceful rhythm of the wilderness. Continue to spot wildlife, capturing the final moments of your 3-day safari, before signing out of the park in the late evening. Afterward, begin the scenic drive back to Iringa for your overnight stay, carrying unforgettable memories of a full three days completely immersed in the untamed beauty of Ruaha.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.