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Tanzania · Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

Ruaha Wilderness Safari

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Overview

Five days in Tanzania's largest national park — massive elephant herds, predator-rich plains, and the wild Great Ruaha River. True off-the-beaten-path safari.

Ruaha National Park is Tanzania's largest and one of Africa's most underrated safari destinations. The park's dramatic landscape — baobab-studded hills, the Great Ruaha River, and vast open plains — supports Tanzania's largest elephant population and one of its highest predator densities. With very few visitors compared to the northern parks, Ruaha offers an authentic wilderness experience.

Safari Highlights

  • Tanzania's largest national park
  • Massive elephant herds
  • Great Ruaha River wildlife
  • Very few other visitors
  • Walking safaris available

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Fly to Ruaha & Afternoon Drive

Morning flight from Dar es Salaam to Ruaha airstrip. Meet your guide and transfer to your luxury bush camp. Afternoon game drive along the Great Ruaha River.

Accommodation: Luxury Bush Camp

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

2

Full Day Game Drive

Full-day game drive into the heart of the park. Ruaha's open landscapes make for exceptional game viewing — elephants, lions, leopards, wild dogs, and the rare sable antelope.

Accommodation: Luxury Bush Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

3

Walking Safari & River Drive

Morning walking safari with armed ranger through baobab woodland. Afternoon game drive along the river where hippos, crocodiles, and predators congregate.

Accommodation: Luxury Bush Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

4

Remote Sector Exploration

Drive to the park's remote northern sector for incredible lion and wild dog tracking. Picnic lunch under ancient baobabs. Return for sundowners overlooking the river.

Accommodation: Luxury Bush Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

5

Morning Drive & Flight Out

Final early morning game drive. Brunch at camp before your flight back to Dar es Salaam.

Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

What's Included

  • Domestic flight Dar-Ruaha return
  • All park fees
  • Full-board luxury bush camp
  • Game drives & walking safari
  • Professional guide
  • Sundowner drinks

What's Excluded

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
  • Premium spirits
  • Laundry
From

$3,200

per person sharing

Duration5 Days
CountryTanzania
DestinationRuaha National Park, Tanzania
Difficultyeasy
Group Size1–12
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