Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Ruaha National Park Safari from Dar es Salaam by Boat and Foot

3 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the largest national park in Tanzania and East Africa
  • 02 Go on multiple game drives through Ruaha National Park
  • 03 Enjoy a walking safari for a closer experience of the bush
  • 04 Take an evening boat safari on the Ruaha River
  • 05 Look out for cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, wild dogs, hornbills, and hyenas

Enjoy a 3-day safari from Dar es Salaam to Ruaha National Park, the largest national park in Tanzania and East Africa. Experience the park through game drives, a walking safari, and a boat safari on the Ruaha River. Keep an eye out for cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, antelopes, wild dogs, hornbills, hyenas, and lots more wildlife along the way.

Experience the park through game drives, a walking safari, and a boat safari on the Ruaha River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Dar es Salaam, Ruaha National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Ruaha National Park and Walking Safari

  • Meet your guide and begin your tour.

  • Leave Dar es Salaam and head to Ruaha National Park, subject to your arrival time.

  • Enjoy an evening walking safari.

2
Day 02

Game Drive and Boat Safari in Ruaha National Park

  • Go for an early morning game drive.

  • Enjoy lunch at the lodge or camp.

  • Proceed for an evening boat safari on the Ruaha River.

3
Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Return to Dar es Salaam

  • Head out for an early morning game drive.

  • Exit the park en route and drive back to Dar es Salaam.

Ruaha National Park wildlife, Ruaha River boat safari, Dar es Salaam departure

Where this trip takes you

Ruaha National Park wildlife, Ruaha River boat safari, Dar es Salaam departure

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Dar es Salaam 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport to and from Dar es Salaam

  • Game drive

  • Walking safari

  • Boat safari

  • English-speaking Tanzanian safari guide

What's Not Included

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal expenses

  • All items of a personal nature

Know before you go

  • All excursions are subject to availability.

  • Ruaha National Park is the largest park in Tanzania and is less visited, located in southern Tanzania.

  • Activities include:

    • Walking safari

    • Boat safari

    • Game drives

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 3 days finish where they began, in Dar es Salaam.

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