Overview
Five days in Tanzania's largest national park — massive elephant herds, predator-rich plains, and the wild Great Ruaha River. True off-the-beaten-path safari.
Ruaha National Park is Tanzania's largest and one of Africa's most underrated safari destinations. The park's dramatic landscape — baobab-studded hills, the Great Ruaha River, and vast open plains — supports Tanzania's largest elephant population and one of its highest predator densities. With very few visitors compared to the northern parks, Ruaha offers an authentic wilderness experience.
Highlights
Your Journey
Day 1
Fly to Ruaha & Afternoon Drive
Morning flight from Dar es Salaam to Ruaha airstrip. Meet your guide and transfer to your luxury bush camp. Afternoon game drive along the Great Ruaha River.
Overnight: Luxury Bush CampMeals: Lunch, DinnerDay 2
Full Day Game Drive
Full-day game drive into the heart of the park. Ruaha's open landscapes make for exceptional game viewing — elephants, lions, leopards, wild dogs, and the rare sable antelope.
Overnight: Luxury Bush CampMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 3
Walking Safari & River Drive
Morning walking safari with armed ranger through baobab woodland. Afternoon game drive along the river where hippos, crocodiles, and predators congregate.
Overnight: Luxury Bush CampMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 4
Remote Sector Exploration
Drive to the park's remote northern sector for incredible lion and wild dog tracking. Picnic lunch under ancient baobabs. Return for sundowners overlooking the river.
Overnight: Luxury Bush CampMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 5
Morning Drive & Flight Out
Final early morning game drive. Brunch at camp before your flight back to Dar es Salaam.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Included & Excluded
Included
- Domestic flight Dar-Ruaha return
- All park fees
- Full-board luxury bush camp
- Game drives & walking safari
- Professional guide
- Sundowner drinks
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Premium spirits
- Laundry
Price Per Person
Where to Stay
BEACH_RESORTRoyal Zanzibar Beach Resort
Nungwi
Palatial beachfront resort on Nungwi's legendary sunset shore with private pavilions, overwater spa, and white-glove service throughout.
from $600 / night
BEACH_RESORTMelia Zanzibar
Kiwengwa
All-inclusive beachfront elegance on Kiwengwa's turquoise shore with lush tropical gardens, two pools, and a world-class spa.
from $400 / night
BOUTIQUE_HOTELMatemwe Retreat
Matemwe
Four exclusive cliff-top villas with private plunge pools and butler service, perched above the reef with unbroken views to Mnemba Atoll.
from $700 / night
