Amazing 5 Days Ruaha Safari

Tour Overview

Visit the two largest and most popular parks in Southern Tanzania on this special fly-in 5-day safari starting in Arusha (after a safari in the northern circuit) and ending in Dar es Salaam.

Start at the Ruaha National Park in the hazy blue hills of the central/southern highlands. Here you will spy colorful migrating birds, impressive herds of elephants and hippo, plus lion prides hunting along the Great Ruaha and the Mzombe Rivers that border the park.

Then fly to the expansive 21,000 square mile (55,000 square kilometers) Selous Game Reserve which is UNESCO World Heritage Site home to rare wild dogs and thousands of migrating elephants.

This trip offers unique open vehicle game drives, small boat safaris, and wonderful walking safaris in the heart of the African wilderness.

You can also do this trip in reverse order, starting in Dar and ending in Arusha. Flights can be combined with flights to/from the Serengeti and to/from Zanzibar.

Places to Visit

Ruaha National Park

Selous Game Reserve

Ruaha National Park

Selous Game Reserve

TOUR ITINERARY SUMMARY

Day 1: Fly Arusha to Ruaha, afternoon game drive
Day 2: Ruaha, morning and afternoon safari activities
Day 3: Fly Ruaha to Selous, afternoon game drive
Day 4: Selous, morning and afternoon safari activities
Day 5: Fly Selous to Dar

TOUR PRICING

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CLASSIC
LUXURY

Budget Camping

WHERE YOU WILL STAY

BUDGET / CAMPING PRICING

Classic Lodges & Tented Camps

WHERE YOU WILL STAY

CLASSIC PRICING

Luxury | VIP Lodges & Tented Camps

WHERE YOU WILL STAY

LUXURY PRICING

FULL ITINERARY

Day 1: Fly Arusha to Ruaha, afternoon game drive

Fly Arusha to Ruaha, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive.

Upon arrival, settle into your own private "Banda" or rock chalet at the Ruaha River Lodge. There will be time to experience your first game drive today. Game drives are done in unique open vehicles that allow for 360 viewing of the area's impressive wildlife.

During your stay, be sure to visit the elevated bar and watch spectacular sunset over the river below. Fall asleep with the fresh night air gently blowing through the screened windows and perhaps even wake to an elephant outside your door the next morning.

Main Destination: Ruaha National Park
Meal: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Ruaha, morning and afternoon safari activities

Enjoy more of Ruaha with morning and afternoon safari activities.

Main Destination: Ruaha National Park
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Fly Ruaha to Selous, afternoon game drive

Today, fly Ruaha to Selous, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive.

Main Destination: Ruaha National Park - Selous Game Reserve
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Selous, morning and afternoon safari activities

Experience more of Selous, enjoying morning and afternoon safari activities (boat safaris, guided walks, and game drives).

Main Destination: Selous Game Reserve
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Fly Selous to Dar

Depart Selous to Dar es Salaam by air. All air strip transfers are included in the fees. You can extend your trip to Zanzibar as well.

Main Destination: Dar es Salaam
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Itinerary Map

Includes

Park Fees (for Non-Residents)
Domestic Flights
Concession/ Camping Fees
Daily game drives while on safari
All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
All transportation (unless labelled as optional).
A professional driver/guide
4×4 Land Cruiser
All Taxes/ VAT
Meals while on Safari (From lunch on day 1 till lunch on last day)
Drinking water while on safari (2 Litres per person per day)

Excludes

International flights (From/ To Home)
Round Trip Airport Transfer (Unless Paid)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless Paid)
Tips
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.)
Government Imposed increase of Taxes and/ or Park Fees
Meals while in Arusha
Masai Village Visit – 20 USD per person
Serengeti Balloon Safari – 600 USD per person (Unless Paid)

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