4-Day Wildlife Safari to Ruaha from Dar Es Salaam

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Dar es Salaam – Drive to Ruaha National Park

At 05:30am meet your driver-guide at your hotel in Dar es Salaam and enjoy a scenic drive through the southern highlands, passing rural villages and stunning landscapes. Arrive at Ruaha Hilltop Camp in the evening, nestled on an escarpment with panoramic views. After dinner, your guide will sit with you to discuss the safari plan for the next day and what to expect in Ruaha.

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:

Ruaha Hilltop Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruaha NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Game Drive in Ruaha

After an early breakfast, head out for a full-day game drive in Ruaha, home to large elephant herds, lion prides, giraffes, and kudu. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild. In the evening, return to Mwagusi Safari Camp for relaxation and dinner. Later, your guide will brief you about the park's ecosystem and prepare you for the following day’s adventure.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

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)

Another Full Game Drive – Drive to Iringa

Begin the day with a sunrise game drive to explore new wildlife areas and spot predators on the move. After lunch in the bush, exit the park and drive to Iringa town. Arrive in the evening and settle in at Iringa Sunset Lodge. Your guide will recap the highlights of Ruaha and explain the cultural visit planned for the next morning.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Accommodation:

Iringa Sunset Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Iringa (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Isimila Stone Age Site – Drive to Dar es Salaam

After breakfast at 06:30am, visit the fascinating Isimila Stone Age Site—an open-air museum of ancient tools and dramatic sandstone pillars. Learn about early human history before beginning your drive back to Dar es Salaam.
At 12:30pm we will stop at a quiet spot place for a packed lunch. Enjoy scenic stops along the way and take time to reflect on an unforgettable southern safari.

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.