Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Ruaha National Park Wildlife Safari with Maasai Village Visit

3 Days Round trip from Iringa Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience unique and stunning game drives in Ruaha National Park
02 Encounter lions, wild dogs, leopards, hyenas, and other wildlife
03 Enjoy a 2-hour walking safari in Ruaha National Park
04 Immerse yourself in local culture with a visit to a Maasai village

Experience a 3-day safari in Ruaha National Park with game drives through its unique and stunning landscapes, where you may encounter lions, wild dogs, leopards, hyenas, and other wildlife. Spend two nights inside the park at Ruaha Cottage and enjoy full-day wildlife viewing in one of Tanzania's remarkable safari destinations. The tour also includes a 2-hour walking safari and a visit to a Maasai village before returning to Iringa.

Ruaha is famous for lions, wild dogs, and other carnivores such as leopards and hyenas.

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 Yes

Cities Iringa, Ruaha National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Iringa to Ruaha National Park Safari

After arrival, you will be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
After breakfast, depart for Ruaha National Park, approximately 3 hours from Iringa.
On arrival, enjoy a game drive in the unique and stunning Ruaha National Park. Ruaha is famous for lions, wild dogs, and other carnivores such as leopards and hyenas.
Have lunch in the park, continue the game drive until sundown, and then return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Ruaha Cottage (Budget cottage; located inside Ruaha NP)

All meals and drinking water included (Other drinks not included)

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Ruaha National Park

After breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in Ruaha National Park. Enjoy a superb game drive with many animals, including lions, leopards, greater kudu, impala, buffalo, elephants, and more.
Later, enjoy the sunset and return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Ruaha Cottage (Budget cottage; located inside Ruaha NP)

All meals and drinking water included (Other drinks not included)

Day 03

Walking Safari, Maasai Village Visit, and Return to Iringa

Enjoy an early morning coffee, then set out on a 2-hour walking safari.
Later, return to the lodge for breakfast, a shower, and to collect your belongings before heading back to Iringa town.
Before ending the tour, visit the Maasai village for a tour.

Accommodation: No accommodation (end of tour)

Breakfast, lunch, and drinking water included (Dinner and other drinks not included)

Where this trip takes you

Ruaha National Park, Ruaha Cottage, Maasai village

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 (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Round-trip 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: US$20.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
The government imposed an increase in taxes and/or park fees

Know before you go

Rates are per person and exclude international flights from/to your home country.
This tour accepts children who are one year and older, but they will not do a walking safari unless they are more than ten years old.

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