5-Day Exploring Ruaha National Park

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

Arusha-Ruaha

Depart early from Arusha, and take a flight to Ruaha National Park (approximately 2 hours) enjoy the scenic views of Tanzania's country as you head toward the park. Arrive in Iringa town and check in at the Hotel for some time to relax and freshen up while acclimatizing to the climate of the Iringa region which is somehow cold depending on the season you visit.

Main Destination:

Iringa (City)

Accommodation:

Hidden Valley Backpackers

• Mid-range hostel located in Iringa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Iringa-Ruaha national park

After breakfast at the Hotel, our guide will give you a quick briefing. You will start your journey towards Ruaha National Park. You will drive along the “Neverending Road” and as soon as you take it, you will understand where the name comes from. You will reach the gate, and you may have already had the chance to see some giraffes, elephants, or antelopes that are wandering outside the park.
After the formalities to be carried out at the gate, you will start your driving crossing the Ruaha River to see its Hippos and Crocs and various water birds. We will reach your accommodation, where we will have our lunch before starting the afternoon safari. We will be back just before sundown to have a shower and get ready for dinner and overnight stay.

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:

Mwagusi Safari camp

• Luxury+ tented camp located inside Ruaha NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Safari in Ruaha National Park

The day will begin with an early morning game drive, starting at sunrise and going through to breakfast. After breakfast, there will be a drive through various habitats with various animals, birds and more stunning scenery of the Mwagusi Sand River as well as the Mdonya River. Stop for some lunch in the bush, followed by further game viewing until sunset, before you drive back to enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Accommodation:

Mwagusi Safari camp

• Luxury+ tented camp located inside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ruaha-Iringa

After a night, hopefully, disturbed by the sounds of wild animals, you will start your morning drive. You will have a nice breakfast in the bush and continue searching for all those animals that you have not seen before. You will start your way out in order to exit the gate.
On your way back to Iringa, you can have the chance to stop and see the museum of Kalenga. It is a small museum with an interesting story about Chief Mkwawa and the Wahehe ethnic group. Your guide will drop you at the hotel. Later, you can explore Iringa town with its nightlife.

Main Destination:

Iringa (City)

Accommodation:

Ruaha Hilltop Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Ruaha NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure

Begin your journey home with a transfer to the airport, reflecting on the unforgettable experiences and cherished moments of your Ruaha adventure. Opt to extend your adventure by visiting the Archeological site of Isimila Stone Age site.

Main Destination:

Iringa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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