3-Day Ruaha National Park Safari

Country:

Tanzania

Duration:

3 Days

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Day 1

Ruaha National Park

Start

Dar es Salaam

End

Ruaha

Our adventure begins with a flight from Dar es Salaam to Ruaha National Park, one of Tanzania’s best-kept secrets and a paradise for wildlife lovers. Known for its rugged beauty, Ruaha is dominated by rocky hills, baobab forests, and the life-giving Great Ruaha River. After arriving and settling into our lodge, we’ll embark on an afternoon game drive. Ruaha has some of the largest elephant herds in East Africa, and you may spot them alongside lions, which thrive here in impressive numbers. As evening falls, the park takes on a mystical quality, and we return to our lodge for a hearty dinner and rest under the vast African sky.

Accomodations in

Ruaha

Hodi Hodi Ruaha Bush Camp

Eco-Friendly, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Mid Range

Ikuka Safari Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Luxury

Jabali Ridge

Prime Wildlife Viewing Location, Spa and Wellness, Scenic View Location, Small and Intimate

Premium Luxury

Jongomero Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Luxury

Kichaka Kidogo Flycamp

Tented Camp, Adventure-Focused, Small and Intimate

Luxury

Kichaka Zumbua Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Eco-Friendly

Luxury

Mdonya Old River Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Mid Range

Nomad Kigelia Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Eco-Friendly, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Luxury

Ruaha Hilltop Lodge

Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate

Budget

Usangu Expedition Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Luxury

Hodi Hodi Ruaha Bush Camp

Eco-Friendly, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Mid Range

Ikuka Safari Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Luxury

Jabali Ridge

Prime Wildlife Viewing Location, Spa and Wellness, Scenic View Location, Small and Intimate

Premium Luxury

Jongomero Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Luxury

Kichaka Kidogo Flycamp

Tented Camp, Adventure-Focused, Small and Intimate

Luxury

Kichaka Zumbua Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Eco-Friendly

Luxury

Mdonya Old River Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Mid Range

Nomad Kigelia Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Eco-Friendly, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Luxury

Ruaha Hilltop Lodge

Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate

Budget

Usangu Expedition Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Luxury

Hodi Hodi Ruaha Bush Camp

Eco-Friendly, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Mid Range

Ikuka Safari Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Luxury

Jabali Ridge

Prime Wildlife Viewing Location, Spa and Wellness, Scenic View Location, Small and Intimate

Premium Luxury

Jongomero Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Luxury

Kichaka Kidogo Flycamp

Tented Camp, Adventure-Focused, Small and Intimate

Luxury

Kichaka Zumbua Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Eco-Friendly

Luxury

Mdonya Old River Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Mid Range

Nomad Kigelia Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Eco-Friendly, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Luxury

Ruaha Hilltop Lodge

Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate

Budget

Usangu Expedition Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Luxury

Day 2

Ruaha National Park

Start

Ruaha

End

Ruaha

Today, we dedicate ourselves to exploring Ruaha’s wild landscapes. The park’s varied terrain supports an array of species not found in northern parks, such as greater and lesser kudu, and it’s a haven for birdwatchers with over 500 species recorded. We’ll follow the river’s path, where wildlife activity is at its peak, with herds of buffalo, giraffes, and perhaps even a sighting of the elusive leopard. Lunch is enjoyed at a scenic spot overlooking the bush. As the day fades, we’ll return to the lodge for a memorable dinner and stories under the stars.

Accomodations in

Ruaha

Hodi Hodi Ruaha Bush Camp

Eco-Friendly, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Mid Range

Ikuka Safari Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Luxury

Jabali Ridge

Prime Wildlife Viewing Location, Spa and Wellness, Scenic View Location, Small and Intimate

Premium Luxury

Jongomero Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Luxury

Kichaka Kidogo Flycamp

Tented Camp, Adventure-Focused, Small and Intimate

Luxury

Kichaka Zumbua Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Eco-Friendly

Luxury

Mdonya Old River Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Mid Range

Nomad Kigelia Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Eco-Friendly, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Luxury

Ruaha Hilltop Lodge

Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate

Budget

Usangu Expedition Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Luxury

Hodi Hodi Ruaha Bush Camp

Eco-Friendly, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Mid Range

Ikuka Safari Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Luxury

Jabali Ridge

Prime Wildlife Viewing Location, Spa and Wellness, Scenic View Location, Small and Intimate

Premium Luxury

Jongomero Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Luxury

Kichaka Kidogo Flycamp

Tented Camp, Adventure-Focused, Small and Intimate

Luxury

Kichaka Zumbua Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Eco-Friendly

Luxury

Mdonya Old River Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Mid Range

Nomad Kigelia Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Eco-Friendly, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Luxury

Ruaha Hilltop Lodge

Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate

Budget

Usangu Expedition Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Luxury

Hodi Hodi Ruaha Bush Camp

Eco-Friendly, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Mid Range

Ikuka Safari Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Luxury

Jabali Ridge

Prime Wildlife Viewing Location, Spa and Wellness, Scenic View Location, Small and Intimate

Premium Luxury

Jongomero Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Luxury

Kichaka Kidogo Flycamp

Tented Camp, Adventure-Focused, Small and Intimate

Luxury

Kichaka Zumbua Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Eco-Friendly

Luxury

Mdonya Old River Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Mid Range

Nomad Kigelia Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Eco-Friendly, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Luxury

Ruaha Hilltop Lodge

Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate

Budget

Usangu Expedition Camp

Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Prime Wildlife Viewing Location

Luxury

Day 3

Ruaha National Park

Start

Ruaha

End

Dar es Salaam

On our last morning, we head out for a final game drive to capture any remaining encounters with Ruaha’s unique wildlife. Elephants and lions are commonly spotted here, and it’s a fitting end to a journey through one of Tanzania’s most untamed regions. After breakfast, we’ll catch our return flight to Dar es Salaam, taking with us memories of Ruaha’s raw beauty and solitude.

Accomodations in

Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel

City Location, Large Lodge, Family-Friendly, Swimming Pool

Luxury

Hotel Slipway

Family-Friendly, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool

Mid Range

Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro

Large Lodge, Family-Friendly, Spa and Wellness

Luxury

Mediterraneo Hotel

City Location, Beachfront Location, Family-Friendly

Mid Range

Protea Hotel Amani Beach

Beachfront Location, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location, Swimming Pool

Luxury

Protea Hotel Courtyard

City Location, Family-Friendly, Large Lodge

Mid Range

Villa Juliana

Scenic View Location, Small and Intimate

Budget

Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel

City Location, Large Lodge, Family-Friendly, Swimming Pool

Luxury

Hotel Slipway

Family-Friendly, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool

Mid Range

Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro

Large Lodge, Family-Friendly, Spa and Wellness

Luxury

Mediterraneo Hotel

City Location, Beachfront Location, Family-Friendly

Mid Range

Protea Hotel Amani Beach

Beachfront Location, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location, Swimming Pool

Luxury

Protea Hotel Courtyard

City Location, Family-Friendly, Large Lodge

Mid Range

Villa Juliana

Scenic View Location, Small and Intimate

Budget

Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel

City Location, Large Lodge, Family-Friendly, Swimming Pool

Luxury

Hotel Slipway

Family-Friendly, Large Lodge, Swimming Pool

Mid Range

Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro

Large Lodge, Family-Friendly, Spa and Wellness

Luxury

Mediterraneo Hotel

City Location, Beachfront Location, Family-Friendly

Mid Range

Protea Hotel Amani Beach

Beachfront Location, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location, Swimming Pool

Luxury

Protea Hotel Courtyard

City Location, Family-Friendly, Large Lodge

Mid Range

Villa Juliana

Scenic View Location, Small and Intimate

Budget

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Get best offers from 2–3 of the most trusted specialists. No middlemen. No markups.

Just the best-fit, 5-star rated companies — chosen for how well they take care of you when it matters most.

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We select Tour Operators best suited for your trip request.

No Middlemen

Your enquiry is forwarded to 2-3 handpicked operators who contact you directly.

Most Reliable Operators

Trusted operators with top-notch guides & quality equipment. Folk you can depend on.

100% Free

Our service costs you nothing. You work directly with operators for fair pricing and impartial guidance.

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You don’t need just any operator. You need the RIGHT ONE.

After 10+ years in Tanzania & Kenya, we know which local operators treat every trip with care — NOT JUST when things go smoothly, but when something goes off-plan.

Get best offers from 2–3 of the most trusted specialists. No middlemen. No markups.

Just the best-fit, 5-star rated companies — chosen for how well they take care of you when it matters most.

Personalized

Matching

We select Tour Operators best suited for your trip request.

No Middlemen

Your enquiry is forwarded to 2-3 handpicked operators who contact you directly.

Most Reliable Operators

Trusted operators with top-notch guides & quality equipment. Folk you can depend on.

100% Free

Our service costs you nothing. You work directly with operators for fair pricing and impartial guidance.

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