3-Day Ruaha National Park Safari by Air from Dar es Salaam

Overview

See the Wild, Feel the Heights, and Love the Coast

SAFARI INTRODUCTION & BRIEF

 

 

 

Itinerary 100% Tailor Made Itinerary
Destinations Ruaha National Park, Iringa
Safari Type Private Fly-In Safari
Transportation Type Domestic flights + Pop-up Roof 4×4 Safari Jeep
Tour Guide Driver Experienced, Professional, English Speaking Guide, Fully Vaccinated

 

 

Days Destination Accommodation Basis Duration
Day-1 Dar es Salaam – Iringa – Ruaha NP Ruaha Hilltop Lodge HB 1 Night
Day-2 Full-Day Game Drive – Ruaha NP – Iringa Iringa Sunset Hotel HB 1 Night
Day-3 Iringa – Dar es Salaam (Flight) No Accommodation BB  

KEY:

FB: Full Board. (Lunch, Breakfast, Bed & Dinner).
HB: Half Board. (Bed, Breakfast & Dinner or Bed, Breakfast & lunch)
NP: National Park
BB: Bed and Breakfast.

Ruaha is a wildlife haven, hosting one of Tanzania's largest elephant populations. Its vast landscapes are home to cheetah, lion, leopard, and endangered African wild dog. The park also supports a rich variety of birds, with over 570 species, making it a paradise for bird enthusiasts.

ITINERARY

Day 1 – Dar es Salaam – Iringa – Ruaha National Park

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport for a one-hour flight to Iringa. On arrival, meet your driver-guide and drive approximately 2.5 hours to Ruaha National Park. Enjoy a guided game drive exploring Ruaha's diverse habitats, spotting elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and lions. Dinner and overnight at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge.

Activities of the day

  • Flight from Dar es Salaam, scenic drive to Ruaha, afternoon game drive

Accommodation

  • Ruaha Hilltop Lodge

Day 2 – Full-Day Game Drive in Ruaha – Iringa

After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive with packed lunch boxes. Wildlife viewing will be concentrated along the Great Ruaha River, Mwagusi Sand River, and Mdonya River. Expect to see elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, antelopes, and colorful birdlife. In the late afternoon, drive back to Iringa Town for dinner and overnight at Iringa Sunset Hotel.

Activities of the day

  • Full-day game drive, bush picnic, transfer to Iringa

Accommodation

  • Iringa Sunset Hotel

Day 3 – Iringa – Dar es Salaam (Flight)

After breakfast, transfer to Iringa Airport for your flight back to Dar es Salaam. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at the airport, ferry, or hotel. This marks the end of your safari adventure.

Activities of the day

  • Morning transfer, return flight to Dar es Salaam

Accommodation

  • No Accommodation

THIS TOUR INCLUDES

  • Park fees (for non-residents)

  • All activities (unless labeled optional)

  • All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)

  • Professional driver/guide

  • All transportation (unless labeled optional)

  • All domestic flights during the tour

  • All taxes/VAT

  • Airport transfers

  • Meals as specified in the itinerary

  • Drinks as specified in the itinerary

THIS TOUR EXCLUDES

  • International flights

  • Additional accommodation before/after the tour

  • Tips (USD 10 per person/day)

  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

  • Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

  • Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

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