Ruaha National Park is one of Tanzania's best-kept secrets, a vast and wild landscape where elephant herds roam baobab-dotted plains and lions rule in extraordinary numbers. This three-day flying safari whisks you from Dar es Salaam directly into the heart of the park, placing you at one of two outstanding lodges where the wilderness arrives right at your doorstep. The park's southern ecosystem draws wildlife dispersing from the Kizigo and Rungwa reserves to the north, creating remarkable concentrations of buffalo, greater and lesser kudu, giraffe, zebra, eland, impala, and African wild dog. With over 370 confirmed bird species and 1,600 plant species, Ruaha rewards nature lovers at every turn. Africompass handles every detail of your journey so you can focus entirely on the extraordinary wildlife encounter that awaits.
Your adventure will begin with a scenic flight from Dar es Salaam to Msembe Airstrip inside Ruaha National Park, where your guide will meet you for a warm welcome and a transfer to the lodge in time for lunch. The afternoon will be spent on a short introductory game drive, offering your first encounter with the park's remarkable concentrations of elephant, buffalo, giraffe, lion, zebra, eland, impala, and the striking greater and lesser kudu that thrive in this vast southern ecosystem.
Day 2 will be devoted entirely to Ruaha's legendary wildlife, with both a morning and afternoon game drive taking you deep into the park's diverse habitats. The Msembe and Jongomero areas are famous for silverback jackal, African wild dog, hippo, and prides of lion that can number eighteen or more, while the towering palm, fig, tamarind, and baobab trees lend the landscape a character unlike any other Tanzanian park. Over 370 bird species will be present throughout the day, rewarding birders and photographers with a spectacular supporting cast to the big-game action.
After a final breakfast at the lodge, you will enjoy one last game drive through the park on the way to Msembe Airstrip, making the most of the morning light and giving you the chance to spot any wildlife you may have missed. Your flight will depart at 11:45 hrs, returning you to Dar es Salaam, where a transfer to your hotel or onward connection will be arranged to complete a perfectly seamless safari experience.
All rates are per person and vary by travel season. Choose your season below to view the applicable pricing.
| Adult (per person) | USD 960.93 |
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