Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Ruaha National Park Safari with Wildlife Game Drives

5 Days Round trip from Iringa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Go on thrilling game drives through Ruaha National Park
  • 02 Spot cheetahs, lions, elephants, antelopes, wild dogs, and hornbills
  • 03 Explore the Ruaha Riverbank, Mwagusi Sand, and Mdonya Rivers
  • 04 Experience stunning sunrises in East Africa's largest national park

Embark on a 5-day safari through Tanzania's Ruaha National Park and explore its rich wildlife on exciting game drives. Spot cheetahs, lions, elephants, kudus, antelopes, wild dogs, hornbills, snakes, and crocodiles while discovering the scenic Ruaha Riverbank, Mwagusi Sand, and Mdonya Rivers. This journey also offers the chance to witness stunning sunrises in one of East Africa's great wilderness areas.

Spot cheetahs, lions, elephants, kudus, antelopes, wild dogs, hornbills, snakes, and crocodiles while discovering the scenic Ruaha Riverbank, Mwagusi Sand, and Mdonya Rivers.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Dar es Salaam, Iringa, Ruaha National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

From Iringa/Dar es Salaam to Ruaha National Park

  • After breakfast at your destination, you will be picked up around 0830 hrs with packed picnic lunch boxes and drive to Ruaha National Park.

  • Arrive at the park around midday with your Tanzanian safari guide and stop for a hot lunch.

  • After the lunch break, begin your afternoon game drive in the biggest national park in East Africa - "The Home Of Wilderness".

  • Later in the evening, around 1700 hrs, drive to your cottage for dinner and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Ruaha National Park

  • After breakfast at 0700 hrs, depart at 0730 hrs with packed picnic lunch boxes for a full-day game drive. Apart from being the largest national park in Tanzania and East Africa, the park is also one of Tanzania's birding paradises, with more than 571 species. Some of these are migrants from within and outside Africa, and species from Europe, Asia, the Australian rim, and Madagascar have been recorded in the park.

3
Day 03

Explore the Wildlife and Natural Beauty of Ruaha

  • After breakfast at 0730 hrs, depart at 0800 hrs with packed picnic lunch boxes to continue exploring the beauty of nature and wildlife. Here, you can enjoy sunrise, afternoon, and sunset game drives.

  • Later in the afternoon, drive back to the cottage for an evening at leisure, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Another Day of Game Drives in Ruaha

  • After breakfast at 0730 hrs, depart at 0800 hrs with packed picnic lunch boxes to continue exploring the beauty of nature and wildlife. Here, you can enjoy a sunrise game drive, as well as afternoon and sunset game drives.

  • Later in the afternoon, drive back to the cottage for an evening at leisure, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.

5
Day 05

Morning Game Drive and Return to Iringa

  • Have a leisurely breakfast at 0800 hrs.

  • Depart at 0830 hrs with packed picnic lunch boxes for a morning game drive while exiting the park.

  • Proceed back to Iringa town.

  • Arrive in the afternoon and be dropped off at your destination.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Iringa 3 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in private vehicles

  • Accommodation and meals as per itinerary

  • Park fees, walking activities, boat trips, and ranger fees

  • Game drives and Tanzanian driver/guide services

  • 1 litre bottle of mineral water per day

  • All ground handling and assistance

What's Not Included

  • Flight

  • Visa on arrival

  • Tips for a Tanzanian guide

  • Personal expenses such as calls, laundry, and drinks at the lodge

Know before you go

  • This tour starts and ends in Iringa/Dar es Salaam.

  • Fly to/from Dar es Salaam (JNIA - check price), or fly to/from Iringa Airport (Nduli Airport - check price) via Dar es Salaam.

  • A transfer from and back to the airport (or hotel) can be arranged for an extra cost.

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.

  • We will pick up clients from their destination. Meet and assist our staff (Professional Driver Guide), who will answer all your queries regarding your safari and provide you with a short briefing as well.

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 5 days finish where they began, in Iringa.

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