Project Description
Book this Safari from only $2060 per person
Spectacular Ruaha
4 days / 3 nights
Ruaha National Park in Tanzania’s central region is named from the Hehe term for “river.” The Great Ruaha River, which bears the park’s name, is a lifeline for the park’s animals. Despite being Tanzania’s largest national park and home to a diverse range of species, Ruaha is one of the least visited destinations in the country, making safaris here feel distant and exclusive.
Visitors can expect to see golden savannah studded with baobabs and misty hills stretching along the horizon during the dry season. The grasslands turn a rich green, and the baobabs bloom, thanks to the annual rains.
Waterbuck, impala, and gazelle drink from the river, and predators are never far away. You might see lions or leopards stalking the banks, cheetahs lying in wait on the plains, and slinking jackal and hyenas on the lookout for their next meal.
DAY 1
Ruaha National Park
Welcome to Ruaha National Park! You will be met by our Driver-Guide at Msembe Airstrip and after a brief introduction, proceed to the Camp for Lunch. Relax after Lunch until 1600 hrs, when you will be collected for your game viewing activity following the Great Ruaha River until we reach the Mkwawa Springs, named after Chief Mkwawa who once resided here and was famous for fighting the Germans, where we will stop for sundowner drinks before returning to camp. This stretch of the Park is very beautiful with spectacular bio diversity producing an impressive array of animal and bird life. Expect to see Elephants, antelope, lion, and if you are lucky wild dog. We will return to Lodge/Camp late afternoon when you can refresh before dinner.
Dinner and Overnight at the Asanja Ruaha – Ndembo / Jabali Ridge
DAY 2
Ruaha National Park
On the North East of the National Park is an area called Usangu, which was incorporated into the National Park only in 2008, for a full day with packed lunch box and an area called Maji Moto. After visiting this unique wetland plain, where you will have the chance to see the many water birds that frequent the swamps, we will proceed towards the Hippo and Crocodile infested Pool.
Competition for space and water is fierce during the dry season and fights between hippos and crocodiles are frequent. Expect to see baby hippo defended by the adults from attack from crocodiles. A beautifully appointed private lunch picnic spot will be found by your driver guide, probably overlooking a scenic or animal favourite resting area during the midday sun. After lunch we will continue to skirt the Great Ruaha River, which during the dry season becomes a dry river bed and is where most animals congregate to the water pools dug by elephants and other animals. Here you will have the chance to look out for the rare Roan Antelope and Sable the Park is known for.
Dinner and Overnight at the Asanja Ruaha – Ndembo / Jabali Ridge
DAY 3
Ruaha National Park
Start the day off with a game activity of your choice, either a game walk or early morning game drive. Your driver guide will try to find any animals you have yet to spot and will continue to take you to any spots there have been predator kills and the chance to see the lions gorging themselves or defending their kill from hyena and jackals.
A bush breakfast has been prepared in a secret location for you to enjoy your surroundings and all the Park has to offer. Return to camp for a relaxing Spa treatment or dip in your private pool before lunch. Relax around camp until 16:00 hrs when you have the chance of another game viewing activity or just relax in the camp…the choice is yours. Tomorrow is another adventure filled day.
Dinner and Overnight at the Asanja Ruaha – Ndembo / Jabali Ridge
DAY 4
Dar es Salaam
After Breakfast at the Camp, you will be transferred to the Airstrip to board your flight to Dar es Salaam.
Package Includes:
Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary – All house drinks (except champagne), guided
walks, transfers to/from nearest airstrip, limited laundry service, TDLPark fees – Quoted Separately (Current and subject to change)
Professional English-speaking driver guide
Game drives in a 4×4 land cruiser with guaranteed window seat
Return flight from Dar es salaam – Ruaha – Dar es salaam
1 litre of mineral water per day during game drives
Package Excludes:
International, Regional flights and Visas
Tips & Personal Insurance
Optional activities and excursions
Items of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephones etc.
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