4-Day Fly in Safari Ruaha Big Cats Break

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

Zanzibar - Ruaha

Morning flight (~2h30) to Ruaha National Park. Your guide will meet you for an airstrip-to-camp game drive. Settle into camp, then head out for an afternoon safari through baobab valleys and along river loops—prime spots for elephants, lions, and other predators. Dinner under a star-filled African sky.

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:

Budget camping

• Inside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day Safari

Enjoy a picnic breakfast and lunch while exploring Ruaha’s vast landscapes. Look out for large lion prides, cheetahs on the plains, and leopards near riverine forests. Birdwatchers will be delighted with year-round sightings of endemic and migratory species. Return to camp for dinner and a relaxing evening.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Walking Safari & Game Drive

Begin with a guided walking safari (if permitted), immersing yourself in Ruaha’s finer details—spotting animal tracks, unique plants, and fascinating insects. After lunch and a relaxing siesta, set off on an evening game drive, ending the day with refreshing sundowners as you watch the sun set over the park’s breathtaking wilderness.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning Safari & Return to Zanzibar

Enjoy a short morning game drive for those last thrilling wildlife encounters before bidding farewell to Ruaha’s wilderness. After a hearty breakfast at camp, transfer to the airstrip for your midday flight back to Zanzibar perfectly timed to connect with a relaxing beach extension and complete your unforgettable bush-and-beach adventure.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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