Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Ruaha National Park Safari from Dar es Salaam by 4x4

4 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace
Lion Cubs at Ruaha National Park
Zebra at Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Tanzania's second-largest national park with its awe-inspiring wilderness
  • 02 Track predator concentrations including lion, leopard, cheetah, and African wild dog
  • 03 Spot huge elephant and buffalo herds alongside giraffe, hippopotamus, and sable antelope
  • 04 Enjoy full-day game drives in Ruaha National Park with packed picnic lunches

Tanzania's second-largest national park invites you into awe-inspiring wilderness filled with abundant wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Track exciting predator concentrations, watch huge elephant and buffalo herds, and look out for residents such as lion, leopard, cheetah, zebra, defassa waterbuck, impala, giraffe, and more. This 4-day safari from Dar es Salaam combines overland travel, lodge stays, and full-day game drives in Ruaha National Park.

Tanzania's second-largest national park invites you into awe-inspiring wilderness filled with abundant wildlife and breathtaking scenery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Dar es Salaam, Ruaha National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Drive from Dar es Salaam to Ruaha National Park

  • Upon pickup from the airport or your hotel, drive to Ruaha National Park.
  • Have lunch en route, then arrive at the lodge in time for dinner.

Accommodation: Ruaha River Lodge

Meals: Lunch & dinner

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Ruaha National Park

  • Have a full-day game drive in Ruaha National Park, with a packed lunch provided. Spot cheetah, African leopard, lion, African wild dog, spotted hyena, giraffe, hippopotamus, African buffalo, and sable antelope.

Accommodation: Ruaha River Lodge

Meals: All meals included

3
Day 03

Another Full-Day Safari in Ruaha National Park

  • Have a full-day game drive in Ruaha National Park, with a packed lunch provided. Spot cheetah, African leopard, lion, African wild dog, spotted hyena, giraffe, hippopotamus, African buffalo, and sable antelope.

Accommodation: Ruaha River Lodge

Meals: All meals included

4
Day 04

Return from Ruaha National Park to Dar es Salaam

  • After breakfast, drive back to Dar es Salaam and have lunch en route.
  • Get dropped off at the airport.

Meals: Breakfast & lunch

Ruaha National Park plains, Ruaha River Lodge camp, Dar es Salaam overland drive

Where this trip takes you

Ruaha National Park plains, Ruaha River Lodge camp, Dar es Salaam overland drive

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Dar es Salaam 2 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All park fees
  • Accommodation
  • Soft drinks
  • English-speaking Tanzania guide
  • Private safari car 4x4 Land Cruiser
  • Transfers
  • Meals as mentioned above

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visa on arrival
  • Tips
  • Extra personal expenses
  • Laundry services

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tour start
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Dar es Salaam.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,450.00 — $2,250.00
Double Sharing $1,450.00 — $1,850.00

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