Top Luxury Safari Experience!
The best of Serengeti – You will be picked up from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar Island
Ruaha National Park is a unique, largely unexplored ecosystem, which makes for a very special safari experience. It is the second largest park in Tanzania and the home of the greater Kudu, which cannot be found anywhere else. You will enjoy seeing wildlife amidst a truly fascinating landscape.
5 Days
18+
Age
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Destination
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Departure
Ruaha National Park, Zanzibar Island -
Dress Code
Casual, comfortable athletic clothing, hat and light jacket.
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Day 1: Dar es Salaam – Iringa
You will be picked up from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar Island and transferred to the airport for your flight to Iringa. Upon meeting your driver-guide at the Iringa airport, you will be transferred to the city for a hot lunch.
Iringa derives its name from the Hehe word “lilinga,” which means “fort.” Iringa originated as a defense base in the days of German rule in Tanzania. Prior to the arrival of Germans, Iringa was settled by Hehe people, led by Chief Mkwawa, whose fortress still can be seen in Kalenga village. You will visit a stone age site and the Italian old mission cathedral before ending your day with a stunning sunset, leisure, dinner, and your overnight stay in Iringa.
Overnight at Iringa Sunset Lodge or Similar.
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Day 2: Ruaha National Park
After breakfast, you will drive to Ruaha National Park via Nyamahana and Tungamalenga village. You will enjoy some in-route sightseeing before arriving in time for a hot lunch, check-in, and afternoon game drive. You have the option to relax and experience nature viewing at the camp. You will have the chance to see elephants, giraffes, kudu, lions, leopards, jackals, hyenas, African wild dogs, and many more.
Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Ruaha National Park.
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Day 3: Ruaha National Park
After breakfast, you will depart for a full-day game drive in Ruaha. You can choose between either a picnic or hot lunch.
Ruaha National Park is a unique, largely unexplored ecosystem, which makes for a very special safari experience. It the second largest park in Tanzania and the home of the greater Kudu, which cannot be found anywhere else. You will enjoy seeing wildlife amidst a truly fascinating landscape.
Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Ruaha National Park.
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Day 4:Ruaha National Park
After breakfast, you will depart for a full-day game drive in Ruaha. You can choose between either a picnic or hot lunch.
Ruaha is almost as large as the Serengeti, and its untouched nature makes it one of the most exciting game reserves. Its 350 different species of birds make it a birdwatching paradise. Wildlife is concentrated along the Great Ruaha River in the heart of the park. The shores of the river are a permanent hunting ground for lion, leopard, jackal, hyenas, and African wild dogs. Enjoy the fascinating beauty of the park before driving back to your lodge.
Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Ruaha National Park.
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Day 5: Fly to Zanzibar Island
After breakfast, you will make your way to the Iringa airstrip for a scheduled flight to Zanzibar via Dar es Salaam. You have the option to fly direct to Zanzibar Island. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your beach hotel, which we can recommend and assist you with reserving.
Inclusions
- Private Safari using 4x4 pop-up roof.
- Return airport transfers to/from the airport.
- Flight Dar es Salaam to Iringa & Iringa to Zanzibar Island.
- All meals, coffee, soft drinks, and accommodations per itinerary .
- Met & assist with an English professional driver guide.
- 5 Days/ 4 Nights Great Ruaha and Mkwawa city Safari experience,
- All entries, transit, governments taxes, tourism levies & VAT,
- Met & assist at any point of entry, all return airport transfers as per itinerary.
- AMREF FLYING DOCTOR INSURANCE COVERS ONE MONTH FROM THE TIME YOU ARRIVE IN TANZANIA.
- International Flights, visa, travel insurance, drinks, laundry, unlisted service, any personal expense, Ruaha Air balloon, any personal expense.