Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Ruaha Fly-in Safari with Game Drives and Zanzibar Transfer

3 Days Round trip from 7JG9+4HC Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience thrilling game drives in Ruaha National Park
02 Observe diverse wildlife such as lions, elephants, and hippos in their natural habitat
03 Explore the Great Ruaha River area, spotting buffaloes, giraffes, and crocodiles
04 Enjoy a sunrise game drive with breakfast in the bush
05 Fly between Dar es Salaam, Ruaha, and Zanzibar for a seamless safari adventure

Embark on an exciting 3-day safari from Dar es Salaam to Ruaha National Park, where you will enjoy thrilling game drives to spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, and more. Experience a sunrise game drive, picnic lunches in the park, and breathtaking views along the Great Ruaha River before flying onward to Zanzibar for an evening at leisure.

Embark on an exciting 3-day safari from Dar es Salaam to Ruaha National Park, where you will enjoy thrilling game drives to spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, and more.

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What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Dar es Salaam, Iringa, Zanzibar, Ruaha National Park

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Flight from Dar es Salaam to Ruaha and First Game Drive

Transfer to the airport after breakfast for your flight to Ruaha.
Arrive in Ruaha and transfer to your accommodation.
Proceed with thrilling game drive experiences and other activities around the park.
Activity: Flight, transfer, game drive.

Day 02

Sunrise Safari and Full-Day Game Drives in Ruaha

Leave early at 6:30 AM for a sunrise game drive.
Enjoy breakfast in the bush before continuing with game drives, searching for wild animals such as lions, cheetahs, and wild dogs.
Stop for a picnic lunch in the park and take some rest.
Continue with game drives in the afternoon, exploring various locations including the Great Ruaha River, where you can expect to see buffaloes, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, impalas, warthogs, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and various bird, plant, and reptile species.
Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Activity: Game drive, breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner.

Day 03

Flight from Ruaha to Zanzibar

Transfer to Ruaha Airstrip after breakfast for your flight to Zanzibar.
Arrive in Zanzibar and meet your guide/driver for a transfer to your Zanzibar accommodation.
Spend the evening at leisure, preparing to explore the stunning beaches and spice island of Zanzibar.
Activity: Flight, transfer, overnight stay.
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