4-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 Spend three nights at a luxury lodge
• 03 Explore the Great Ruaha River valley with extra time in the park
• 04 Look for lions, leopards, elephants, and African wild dogs
• 05 Enjoy game drives every day in Ruaha National Park

Discover Ruaha National Park on a 4-day fly-in safari from Zanzibar, with extra time to explore one of Tanzania's largest national parks. Known for its big baobab landscapes, the Great Ruaha River, and rich wildlife, the park is home to lions, leopards, elephants, African wild dogs, and more than 570 bird species. You'll fly in from Zanzibar, enjoy daily game drives with your safari guide, and spend three nights at a luxury lodge. This package runs on a shared basis, so you may travel and join game drives with other guests.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 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. On arrival, meet your safari guide and begin with an afternoon game drive. Overnight at a luxury lodge.

2

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Ruaha

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 More Wildlife Viewing

Day 3: Ruaha National Park. Set out on a morning game drive and breakfast, followed by more wildlife viewing.

4

Day 04

Final Game Drive and Return

Day 4: Ruaha National Park. Enjoy a final game drive, then take your departure 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
• 3 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 on 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.