Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Ruaha National Park Safari from Dar es Salaam with flights

3 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

Witness Hippos at Ease in Ruaha National Park

Experience thrilling game drives in Ruaha National Park

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy game drives amidst the baobab trees in Ruaha National Park
02 Spot lions, leopards, gazelles, and waterbuck along the Great Ruaha River
03 Look out for the rare African wild dog in its natural habitat
04 Admire and photograph more than 350 bird species in this birdwatchers' paradise

Enjoy a safari in the vast wilderness of Tanzania's second-largest national park. Situated near the banks of the Great Ruaha River, a massive watercourse that dwindles to only a few pools in the dry season, Ruaha National Park offers exhilarating opportunities to come face to face with giraffes, lion, leopard, jackal, hippos, hyenas, gazelle, waterbuck, and African wild dogs. Birdwatching enthusiasts will be delighted by the abundant birdlife - over 350 local and migratory species - while the untouched beauty of the rugged jungle landscape is bound to excite the explorer in everyone.

You may spot giraffes and elephants even before the plane touches the ground.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Ruaha National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Flight from Dar es Salaam to Ruaha National Park

Depart from Dar es Salaam on the 8:30 AM flight and arrive at the Msembe or Jongomero airstrips, depending on your accommodation, at around 11:00 AM. You may spot giraffes and elephants even before the plane touches the ground.
Drive to the camp, where you will enjoy a hearty lunch before setting out on a game drive in Ruaha National Park.
Enjoy a scrumptious dinner and stay overnight at your selected camp accommodation.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Ruaha

Enjoy a hearty breakfast and set out for a full-day game drive in Ruaha National Park, which boasts a vast expanse of untouched nature that makes it one of the most exciting game reserves in the country.
Spot waterbuck, impala, and Grant's gazelles along the Great Ruaha River, the heart of the wildlife in the park. This is also a birdwatchers' paradise with over 350 species of local and migratory birds. The shores of the river also serve as a permanent hunting ground for lion, leopard, jackal, hyenas, and African wild dog, some of which you are bound to spot.
Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the baobab trees before resuming the game drive, which will continue until late evening.
Enjoy a scrumptious dinner before retreating for an overnight stay at the camp.

Day 03

Sunrise Game Drive and Return to Dar es Salaam

Enjoy an early breakfast and go for a sunrise game drive in Ruaha National Park.
Transfer to the airstrip to catch the 11:45 flight back to Dar es Salaam.
Arrive and transfer in Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar.

Where this trip takes you

Ruaha National Park, Great Ruaha River, baobab trees, Msembe or Jongomero airstrips

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Dar es Salaam 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transfers from hotel / airport / hotel
Flight Dar es Salaam / Ruaha / Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar
Accommodation with private bathrooms
All meals as indicated above
Game drives as indicated in the itinerary
English-speaking driver guides
Safari 4WD Jeep for optimal game viewing
Park entrance & conservation fees

What's Not Included

International flights & visa fees
Additional sightseeing or deviation from the itinerary
All items of a personal nature, such as tobacco, laundry, phone calls, and any drinks or beverages
Any other items not specified

Logistics