3-Day Ruaha Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar with Luxury Lodge Stay

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Fly from Zanzibar to Ruaha with no long road transfers
• 02 Explore baobab landscapes along the Great Ruaha River
• 03 Look for lions, leopards, elephants, and African wild dogs
• 04 Stay for two nights at a luxury lodge
• 05 Enjoy afternoon, full-day, and morning game drives

Explore Ruaha National Park on a 3-day fly-in safari from Zanzibar, with time to experience its big baobab landscapes, the Great Ruaha River area, and rich wildlife. The park is known for lions, leopards, elephants, African wild dogs, and more than 570 recorded bird species. After flying in from Zanzibar, you will enjoy an afternoon game drive, a full day in the park, and a final morning of wildlife viewing before returning. Two nights are spent at a luxury lodge, and the safari runs on a shared basis with other guests.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Zanzibar, Ruaha National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Fly from Zanzibar to Ruaha

Day 1: Zanzibar to Ruaha National Park. Transfer to the airport and take your flight to Ruaha. Meet your safari guide on arrival and begin with an afternoon game drive. Overnight at a luxury lodge.

2

Day 02

Full-Day Safari in Ruaha National Park

Day 2: Ruaha National Park. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch through baobab landscapes, river valleys, and open woodland.

3

Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Return

Day 3: Ruaha National Park. Set out on a morning game drive and have breakfast, with more wildlife viewing before your return flight or transfer.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Air transfer from Zanzibar to Ruaha and the return flight or transfer, subject to airline schedules and baggage rules
• Airport transfer in Zanzibar
• Game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
• Professional English-speaking guide
• Ruaha National Park entry and conservation fees
• 2 nights' luxury lodge accommodation, full board or the meal plan confirmed in your quotation
• Bottled drinking water during game drives
• Government taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

• International flights to and from Tanzania
• Visa fees and travel insurance
• Personal expenses, tips, and alcoholic drinks
• Laundry and other hotel extras
• Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
• Any increase in park fees, taxes, flight costs, or accommodation rates introduced after quotation and before final confirmation
• Boat trips and other water-based activities

What to bring

• Valid passport
• Travel insurance
• Comfortable neutral-coloured clothing
• Closed walking shoes
• Sun protection, a hat, and insect repellent
• Reusable water bottle
• Binoculars and camera

Know before you go

• The exact lodge is confirmed after we check availability for your dates.
• Domestic flights run to airline schedules and carry strict baggage limits. Pack in a soft bag within the allowance we confirm.
• Meals follow the confirmed accommodation plan. Full-day game drives include a picnic lunch.
• Wildlife sightings vary and cannot be guaranteed.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Transfer from your Zanzibar hotel to the airport for the flight to Ruaha.

Tour start

Your hotel in Zanzibar

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.