Ruru Holidays Adventure Safaris

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$4,798 to $6,916 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Arusha / Tarangire National Park

Arusha / Tarangire National Park

Pick up from Arusha and proceed to Tarangire National Park where you will arrive in time for lunch. Later on you will have your game drive going back to the camp/lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Keep an eye out for giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and a variety of antelope species. Tarangire is also home to lions, leopards, and numerous bird species.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Serian Tarangire Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Spend a full day exploring the spectacular landscapes and abundant wildlife of Tarangire National Park. Search for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and buffaloes as your experienced safari guide helps you discover the park's fascinating ecosystem. Continue through open grasslands, woodland areas, and riverine habitats, stopping at suitable locations to observe wildlife and take photographs. Enjoy a picnic lunch in a designated area before resuming your game drive. Later on, return to your camp/lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Serian Tarangire Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Tarangire / Lake Manyara National Park

Tarangire / Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart Tarangire and travel towards Lake Manyara National Park, a beautiful destination known for its diverse habitats and scenic setting beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Upon arrival at your lodge/camp, you will proceed to check in, have lunch and then depart for your game drive. The park supports a variety of wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, baboons, and numerous bird species. Depending on the season and water conditions, you may also see flamingos and other waterbirds along the lake's shoreline. Later on, drive to your lodge/camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)
High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Manyara / Serengeti National Park

Lake Manyara / Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, travelling through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enjoying spectacular views of the highlands and vast African plains. Along the way, experience the changing landscapes as you descend towards the Serengeti ecosystem. After entering the park, enjoy a game drive en route to your accommodation, looking for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife. The central Serengeti is renowned for its year-round wildlife viewing, abundant resident predators, and distinctive rocky outcrops known as kopjes. Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in the late afternoon, followed by dinner and an overnight stay in the heart of the wilderness.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Enjoy a full day discovering the extraordinary wildlife of Central Serengeti. Begin with an early morning game drive, when the cooler temperatures and soft morning light create excellent conditions for wildlife viewing and photography. Explore the Seronera Valley and surrounding plains, an area famous for its resident lion prides, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds of herbivores. Return to camp for lunch or enjoy a picnic in a designated location. In the afternoon, continue exploring the grasslands, seasonal water sources, and rocky kopjes that provide shelter for many animals. Return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Central Serengeti / Ngorongoro Crater

Central Serengeti / Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Central Serengeti, before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, travelling across the Serengeti plains towards the spectacular Ngorongoro Highlands. Enjoy scenic views along the route, with opportunities to observe wildlife along the way. Ngorongoro is one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife destinations and supports an impressive concentration of animals, including zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, elephants, and lions. The crater is also an important habitat for the endangered black rhinoceros. Later on, ascend and depart for your lodge where you will settle in for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
Activities:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Ngorongoro Crater / Arusha / Zanzibar Beach

Ngorongoro Crater / Arusha / Zanzibar Beach

After breakfast, you will check out of your Ngorongoro hotel and drive to Arusha, where you will board your designated flight to Zanzibar. On arrival, you will meet our representative who will then drop you off at your beach resort. Spend the remainder of the day unwinding beside the Indian Ocean, enjoying the tropical atmosphere and warm coastal breeze. Dinner and overnight at your hotel, marking the transition from an exciting wildlife safari to a relaxing island holiday.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Dry and warm)
High Season December to February and June to October
Best Weather January to February and June to September (Low rainfall)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
  • Luxury resort located in Nungwi (Zanzibar)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 8

Zanzibar Island

Zanzibar Island

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel before spending the day discovering Zanzibar's beautiful beaches and relaxed island lifestyle. The island is celebrated for its powder-white sand, clear turquoise waters, swaying palm trees, and warm Indian Ocean climate. Spend the morning swimming, sunbathing, reading by the beach, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings of your resort. Depending on your interests and local sea conditions, you may choose optional activities such as snorkelling, kayaking, or a traditional dhow cruise. Zanzibar's coastal waters support colourful tropical fish and vibrant coral reef ecosystems, making them attractive to visitors who enjoy marine adventures. Take time to sample fresh seafood and local Swahili dishes, which combine African, Arabic, and Indian culinary influences. In the afternoon, relax at the resort or explore nearby villages before returning for sunset views, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
  • Luxury resort located in Nungwi (Zanzibar)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 9

Zanzibar Island

Zanzibar Island

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel before spending the day discovering Zanzibar's beautiful beaches and relaxed island lifestyle. The island is celebrated for its powder-white sand, clear turquoise waters, swaying palm trees, and warm Indian Ocean climate. Spend the morning swimming, sunbathing, reading by the beach, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings of your resort. Depending on your interests and local sea conditions, you may choose optional activities such as snorkelling, kayaking, or a traditional dhow cruise. Zanzibar's coastal waters support colourful tropical fish and vibrant coral reef ecosystems, making them attractive to visitors who enjoy marine adventures. Take time to sample fresh seafood and local Swahili dishes, which combine African, Arabic, and Indian culinary influences. In the afternoon, relax at the resort or explore nearby villages before returning for sunset views, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
  • Luxury resort located in Nungwi (Zanzibar)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 10

Zanzibar Island

Zanzibar Island

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel before spending the day discovering Zanzibar's beautiful beaches and relaxed island lifestyle. The island is celebrated for its powder-white sand, clear turquoise waters, swaying palm trees, and warm Indian Ocean climate. Spend the morning swimming, sunbathing, reading by the beach, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings of your resort. Depending on your interests and local sea conditions, you may choose optional activities such as snorkelling, kayaking, or a traditional dhow cruise. Zanzibar's coastal waters support colourful tropical fish and vibrant coral reef ecosystems, making them attractive to visitors who enjoy marine adventures. Take time to sample fresh seafood and local Swahili dishes, which combine African, Arabic, and Indian culinary influences. In the afternoon, relax at the resort or explore nearby villages before returning for sunset views, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
  • Luxury resort located in Nungwi (Zanzibar)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 11

Zanzibar Island

Zanzibar Island

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel before spending the day discovering Zanzibar's beautiful beaches and relaxed island lifestyle. The island is celebrated for its powder-white sand, clear turquoise waters, swaying palm trees, and warm Indian Ocean climate. Spend the morning swimming, sunbathing, reading by the beach, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings of your resort. Depending on your interests and local sea conditions, you may choose optional activities such as snorkelling, kayaking, or a traditional dhow cruise. Zanzibar's coastal waters support colourful tropical fish and vibrant coral reef ecosystems, making them attractive to visitors who enjoy marine adventures. Take time to sample fresh seafood and local Swahili dishes, which combine African, Arabic, and Indian culinary influences. In the afternoon, relax at the resort or explore nearby villages before returning for sunset views, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
  • Luxury resort located in Nungwi (Zanzibar)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 12

Zanzibar Airport (Departure)

Zanzibar Airport (Departure)

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel, taking in the tropical surroundings and the relaxed atmosphere of Zanzibar. Depending on your flight departure time, you may have an opportunity to take a short beach walk, enjoy a final swim, or purchase souvenirs and locally produced spices to remember your Tanzanian holiday. You will then be transferred to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport where you will board your flight back home.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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