3-Day Safari to Ruaha Midrange Perfect Trip

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

Take a Flight from Dar es salaam to Iringa then drive to Ruaha National Park

Morning Flight: Depart from Dar es Salaam on a morning flight to Iringa.

Pick Up at Nduli Airport: Upon arrival at Nduli Airport in Iringa, you will be greeted by your guide or driver who will assist you with your luggage.

Breakfast Stop at Neema Craft: On the way to Ruaha National Park, stop at Neema Craft for breakfast.

Drive to Ruaha National Park: After breakfast, continue your journey to Ruaha National Park. The drive takes approximately 3 hours (about 120 km) through scenic landscapes that showcase the beauty of Tanzania’s countryside followed by lunch upon arrival

Half-Day Game Drive: Arrive at Ruaha National Park and embark on a half-day game drive. Your guide will take you through various habitats within the park where you can spot wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, and various antelope species. The game drive typically lasts around 4 hours.

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 just outside Ruaha NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game drive at Ruaha National Park

Embark on a morning drive to Ruaha National Park, which is conveniently located just 20 minutes from your accommodation. As the second-largest national park in Tanzania and renowned for hosting one of the highest populations of lions globally, Ruaha offers an unparalleled opportunity for wildlife enthusiasts.

You will spend the entire day engaging in game drives that allow you to immerse yourself in the park’s pristine wilderness. During these excursions, you will encounter a diverse array of wildlife and appreciate the stunning features of this untouched landscape. Notably, Ruaha is home to endangered antelope species such as the sable and lesser kudu, which are frequently spotted within its boundaries. At midday, a picnic lunch will be enjoyed at a designated site before resuming your game drive until evening. After a fulfilling day of exploration, you will return to Ruaha Hilltop Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Accommodation:

Ruaha Hilltop Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Breakfast, then drive back to the Nduli Airport - Iringa

Transfer from Ruaha to Nduli Airport: After breakfast on your final day, check out from your accommodation and begin your transfer back to Nduli Airport.

Morning Flight Back to Dar es Salaam: Arrive at Nduli Airport in time for your scheduled flight back to Dar es Salaam at 10:00 AM. Ensure all travel arrangements are confirmed prior to departure.

Main Destination:

Iringa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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