Tanzania · Safari

2-Day Ruaha National Park Safari with River Wildlife and Sunset Drives

2 Days Round trip from Ruaha Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Ruaha National Park's vast, uncrowded wilderness of savannah and baobab landscapes
02 Encounter large elephant herds, lions, leopards, and diverse wildlife on guided game drives
03 Discover the Ruaha River ecosystem with hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife
04 Enjoy a private safari experience with optional walking and night game drives

Discover the untouched wilderness of Ruaha National Park on this 2-day private safari in southern Tanzania. Travel through vast savannahs, baobab-dotted plains, and Miombo woodlands while encountering elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, and diverse birdlife. Enjoy expertly guided game drives, optional walking or night safaris, and scenic moments along the Ruaha River with hippos and crocodiles. With comfortable lodge or tented camp accommodation, this experience offers solitude, dramatic landscapes, and authentic wildlife encounters away from the northern circuit crowds.

Witness a dramatic Ruaha sunset over the savannah, ideal for photography.

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What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Ruaha National Park

Languages Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Ruaha and Afternoon Game Drive

Morning or afternoon arrival - arrive at Ruaha National Park by flight from Dar es Salaam, Arusha, or Dodoma, or by road transfer.
Meet your professional safari guide and transfer to your lodge or tented camp.
Enjoy lunch while overlooking the wilderness surroundings.
Late afternoon game drive - embark on your first safari drive across Ruaha's vast savannah landscapes.
Spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, impalas, and buffaloes roaming freely.
Look out for predators such as lions and leopards near waterholes and open plains.
Witness a dramatic Ruaha sunset over the savannah, ideal for photography.
Evening - return to your lodge or camp for dinner.
Optional night game drive, if available, to observe nocturnal wildlife including civets, hyenas, and genets.

Day 02

Sunrise Safari, Ruaha River Exploration and Departure

Early morning - begin with a sunrise game drive when wildlife activity is at its peak.
Observe elephants moving in herds, lions stretching or hunting, and diverse birdlife in the soft morning light.
Capture panoramic views of Ruaha's rolling plains, baobabs, acacias, rocky outcrops, and Miombo woodlands.
Midday - return to the lodge for brunch and relaxation.
Optional short walking safari with an armed ranger to explore animal tracks, smaller species, and the flora of the Miombo woodlands.
Afternoon - enjoy a game drive along the Ruaha River, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and water birds along the riverbanks.
Visit a scenic viewpoint or waterhole for final wildlife sightings and landscape appreciation.
Late afternoon - return to the lodge for refreshments and check out.
Transfer to the airstrip for your onward flight or begin your road journey to your next destination.