3-Day Ruaha National Park Flying Safari

Tanzania
3 Days
3-Day Ruaha National Park Flying Safari

Offered by Africompass Tours and Travel

Verified Operator
Africompass Tours and Travel

Once-in-a-lifetime Experience

This safari includes exclusive access to private conservancies and top-rated guides.

Fully Inclusive

Accommodation, meals, transport, and park fees are all included in the price.

About this safari

This 3-day safari takes you deep into Ruaha National Park, one of Tanzania’s most pristine and wildlife-rich reserves. From elephants wandering into camp to prides of lions on the hunt, Ruaha offers authentic, raw wilderness experiences. With diverse landscapes, rare species, and immersive game drives, this short yet spectacular safari is perfect for travelers seeking true adventure away from the crowds.

Day-by-day Itinerary

D1

Dar-es-Salaam → Ruaha National Park

Ruaha National Park • Ruaha River Lodge

You will depart Dar-es-Salaam by air and fly to Ruaha National Park. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a short game drive, exploring Ruaha’s remarkable ecosystem that attracts wildlife migrating from the northern reserves of Kizigo and Rungwa. The park features large populations of buffalo, elephants, lions, giraffes, kudus, impalas, elands, and zebras.

Meals:Lunch, Dinner
D2

Full Day Exploring Ruaha National Park

Ruaha River Lodge • Ruaha River Lodge

Today, you will enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in Ruaha National Park. This region offers exceptional diversity, with opportunities to see elephants moving through camp, hippos foraging at night, African wild dogs hunting, silver-backed jackals, large prides of lions, and impressive greater and lesser kudus. The park’s vegetation—rich in baobabs, figs, palms, and tamarind trees—supports over 1,600 plant species and more than 370 bird species.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
D3

Ruaha → Selous → Dar-es-Salaam

Dar-es-Salaam

After breakfast, you will depart for a final game drive en route to the airstrip. You will board your flight departing Ruaha at 11:45 am and return to Dar-es-Salaam, where you will be transferred to your hotel, marking the end of your safari adventure.

Meals:Breakfast

What's Included

All park entrance fees
Accommodation as per itinerary
Three meals daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Private 4x4 safari vehicle
Professional English-speaking guide
Bottled water during game drives
Airport transfers
Government taxes and VAT
$1,820/ person
Start Date
Guests
2 guests

You won't be charged yet

$1,820 x 2 guests$3,640

Total$3,640
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