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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Dar es Salaam
Arrival in Dar es Salaam
Karibu Tanzania! Upon arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport, our representative will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Dar es Salaam. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax by the hotel pool, enjoy a stroll along the coast or simply unwind after your journey.
Your guide will provide a short safari briefing and answer any questions you may have about the adventure ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Dar Es Salaam (City)
- Accommodation:
- Golden Tulip Dar City Center
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Fly to Nyerere National Park and Afternoon Game Drive
Fly to Nyerere National Park and Afternoon Game Drive
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight to Nyerere National Park, formerly part of the famous Selous Game Reserve. As you fly over Tanzania's diverse landscapes, you'll enjoy spectacular aerial views of rivers, forests and remote wilderness.
Upon arrival, your guide will meet you and begin your first game drive. Nyerere is home to large populations of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and predators such as lions and leopards. The park's extensive network of lakes and channels attracts abundant wildlife throughout the year.
As the sun begins to set, enjoy your first African safari sunset before heading to camp for dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Nyerere National Park
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Selous Camp
Wildlife in Nyerere NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Full Day Safari in Nyerere National Park
Full Day Safari in Nyerere National Park
Today is dedicated to exploring one of Africa's largest protected wildlife areas. You'll depart after breakfast with a packed lunch and venture deeper into the park.
The Rufiji River ecosystem supports remarkable concentrations of wildlife, making it one of the best places in Tanzania to spot hippos, crocodiles and numerous bird species. Throughout the day, your guide will search for elephants, lions, antelope species and perhaps even the elusive African wild dog.
Enjoy lunch at a scenic picnic site overlooking the wilderness before continuing your afternoon safari.
- Main Destination:
- Nyerere National Park
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Selous Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Boat Safari and Flight to Ruaha National Park
Boat Safari and Flight to Ruaha National Park
Start the day with a unique boat safari along the Rufiji River. Unlike traditional game drives, this experience offers a completely different perspective of the wildlife. Watch hippos wallowing in the water, crocodiles basking on the riverbanks and elephants drinking at the edge of the river.
After the excursion, transfer to the airstrip and board your flight to Ruaha National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy a short game drive en route to your lodge.
Ruaha's rugged landscapes, ancient baobab trees and dramatic river systems create one of East Africa's most spectacular safari settings.
- Main Destination:
- Ruaha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ruaha Hilltop Lodge
Wildlife in Ruaha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Full Day Safari in Ruaha National Park
Full Day Safari in Ruaha National Park
Today, you'll discover why Ruaha is often considered Tanzania's hidden safari gem. The park boasts one of East Africa's largest elephant populations and is renowned for excellent predator sightings.
Spend the day exploring diverse habitats ranging from open plains to river valleys and woodlands. Keep your camera ready for lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, kudu and sable antelope.
The Great Ruaha River often serves as a focal point for wildlife activity, particularly during the dry season when animals gather to drink.
- Main Destination:
- Ruaha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ruaha Hilltop Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Another Day Exploring Ruaha's Wilderness
Another Day Exploring Ruaha's Wilderness
Enjoy another rewarding day in this magnificent wilderness. With no crowds and vast areas to explore, each game drive offers something new.
Your guide may focus on tracking lion prides, searching for leopards hidden in riverine forests or locating large elephant herds. Bird enthusiasts will also appreciate Ruaha's impressive variety of species.
As your safari draws to a close, spend the evening sharing stories around the campfire beneath Africa's star-filled skies.
- Main Destination:
- Ruaha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ruaha Hilltop Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Fly to Dar es Salaam and Departure
Fly to Dar es Salaam and Departure
After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning before transferring to the airstrip for your return flight to Dar es Salaam.
Upon arrival, our team will assist with your transfer to the international airport for your onward flight home, taking with you unforgettable memories of Tanzania's remote southern wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
