Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Ruaha National Park Safari from Iringa with River Game Drives

3 Days Round trip from Iringa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Exciting game drives through Ruaha National Park
  • 02 Spot hippos, leopards, large elephants, Cape buffalo herds, and roan antelopes
  • 03 Explore the Ruaha Riverbank, Mwagusi Sand River, and Mdonya River
  • 04 Enjoy beautiful sunrise and sunset safari experiences

Sign up for this short 3-day safari through Tanzania's Ruaha National Park and enjoy thrilling game drives in one of the country's great wildlife areas. Look out for hippos, leopards, waterbucks, large elephants, Cape buffalo herds, kudus, sables, and roan antelopes along the way. The tour also takes you to scenic areas such as the Ruaha Riverbank, Mwagusi Sand River, and Mdonya River, with beautiful sunrise and sunset safari moments.

Look out for hippos, leopards, waterbucks, large elephants, Cape buffalo herds, kudus, sables, and roan antelopes along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Iringa, Ruaha National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Transfer to Ruaha and Sunset Game Drive

  • Transfer to Ruaha National Park. Pick up from the hotel or airport, breakfast, and then departure for Ruaha National Park, followed by lunch upon arrival.

  • Embark on a game drive until late sunset.

Dinner and overnight stay in the camp/lodge.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Safari in Ruaha National Park

  • Enjoy game viewing in Ruaha National Park. A full day of safari starts with a sunrise game drive, followed by breakfast in the bush, and then continued driving until lunch at the camp. The game viewing will concentrate on the great Ruaha Riverbank, Mwagusi Sand River, and Mdonya River.

  • End the day with a sunset wilderness game drive.

Dinner and overnight stay at the camp/lodge.

3
Day 03

Sunrise Game Drive and Return to Iringa

  • Wake up for an early breakfast and go for a sunrise game drive in Ruaha National Park to see hippos, leopards, waterbucks, and many more wild animals.

  • Drive back to Iringa for dinner and overnight stay.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Iringa 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees (for non-residents)

  • All activities

  • All accommodation

  • A professional Ruaha safari driver/guide

  • All transportation

  • All taxes/VAT

  • Roundtrip airport transfer

  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

  • Drinking water (on all days)

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

  • Tips (tipping guideline: USD 10.00 pp per day)

  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees)

  • Any government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

Know before you go

  • Access is either by air from Dar es Salaam to Iringa airport, where you will be picked up by a team of guides and then driven to Ruaha luxuriously and safely.

  • Accommodation in the park varies from budget to luxury camps and lodges, and we also provide tents for camping activities. Here, you can explore the park in custom open-roof 4WD Land Cruisers, enjoy walking safaris along the great Ruaha River, or alternatively hike to the famous Kimilamatonge Hill for 4-5 hours.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Iringa.

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