$2,090 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Zanzibar to Ruaha
Zanzibar to Ruaha
Begin your adventure with a scenic flight from Zanzibar to Ruaha National Park. Upon arrival, meet your safari guide and start your first game drive through this remote and spectacular wilderness. Explore vast golden savannahs, baobab-dotted plains, rocky outcrops and areas around the Great Ruaha River. During the afternoon, keep watch for elephants, giraffes, zebras, impalas, buffalo and lions as they move through the landscape. Your guide will introduce you to Ruaha’s wildlife, plants and fascinating ecosystem while helping you spot animals and understand their behaviour. As the sun begins to set, enjoy the changing colours across the wilderness before heading to your lodge or camp for the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Ruaha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ruaha Hilltop Lodge
Wildlife in Ruaha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full-Day Wildlife Safari in Ruaha
Full-Day Wildlife Safari in Ruaha
Spend a full day exploring the diverse landscapes of Ruaha National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Start early when wildlife is most active and travel through open grasslands, acacia woodland, river valleys and areas surrounding the Great Ruaha River. Look for large elephant herds, lions, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, impalas and other antelopes, while your experienced guide tracks signs of wildlife along the way. With luck, you may also encounter a leopard resting in the shade or hunting through the woodland. Take time to stop at scenic viewpoints, enjoy a picnic or packed lunch in a designated area and appreciate Ruaha’s peaceful wilderness away from busy safari routes.
- Main Destination:
- Ruaha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ruaha Hilltop Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Ruaha Wilderness and Wildlife Discovery
Ruaha Wilderness and Wildlife Discovery
Continue your safari with another full day of exploration, visiting different areas of Ruaha to experience its remarkable variety of wildlife and scenery. The park is famous for its large elephant population, but you may also encounter lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles and numerous bird species. Drive across wide open plains before entering woodland and following the vegetation along the river. The changing landscape provides excellent opportunities for photography and wildlife observation. Your guide will explain how animals adapt to Ruaha’s dry environment and how the rivers, seasonal waterholes and surrounding vegetation support life. The park’s remote character and relatively low visitor numbers create an authentic safari experience.
- Main Destination:
- Ruaha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ruaha Hilltop Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Final Morning Game Drive and Flight to Zanzibar
Final Morning Game Drive and Flight to Zanzibar
Wake early for your final game drive in Ruaha, taking advantage of the cool morning temperatures when many animals are still active. Explore the plains and woodland while searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo and various antelope species. Enjoy the beautiful morning light as it spreads across Ruaha’s rugged hills, golden grasslands and iconic baobab trees. Your guide will make the most of your final hours in the park, sharing knowledge about the animals and landscape while helping you capture memorable photographs. After the game drive, return for breakfast before transferring to the airstrip for your flight back to Zanzibar, concluding an unforgettable safari through one of Tanzania’s most distinctive wilderness areas.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
