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Southern & western wilderness · Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park
8-Day Nyerere & Ruaha Wilderness Safari
Quieter parks in the south: boat safaris on the Rufiji River and remote game drives in Ruaha.
- 8 days
- Easy
- Private safari, 2 to 6 guests
- June to October
Overview
This itinerary explores two of Tanzania's less-visited parks. In Nyerere you combine boat safaris, walking and game drives along the Rufiji River. In Ruaha you explore rugged baobab country with large predator populations.
Both parks are reached by light aircraft, which saves long road journeys and offers aerial views of the landscape.
Safari highlights
- Boat safaris on the Rufiji River
- Walking safaris with a ranger
- Quiet game drives with few other vehicles
- Ruaha's baobabs and predators
- Scenic flights between parks
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day1 Dar es Salaam to Nyerere
Fly to Nyerere National Park and transfer to your camp for an afternoon boat safari or game drive.
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Day2 Boat safari and game drive
Morning boat safari to see hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds, with a game drive in the afternoon.
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Day3 Walking safari
A morning walking safari with a ranger, followed by a rest at camp and an afternoon boat or vehicle outing.
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Day4 Nyerere to Ruaha
Fly to Ruaha National Park via Dar es Salaam or a charter connection. Evening game drive on arrival.
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Day5 Ruaha game drives
Morning and afternoon game drives along the Great Ruaha River looking for lions, elephants and kudu.
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Day6 Ruaha full day
A full-day game drive with a picnic lunch, or a walking safari, depending on camp offerings.
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Day7 Ruaha morning and fly out
A final game drive, then fly to Dar es Salaam in the afternoon.
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Day8 Departure
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Accommodation
Accommodation style: Mid-range. Properties are confirmed in your written quote and may be substituted with similar standard if availability requires.
Rufiji River camp
Tented camp on the river with boat access.
Ruaha camp
Camp overlooking a seasonal river in baobab country.
Dar es Salaam hotel
City hotel before departure.
Activities on this safari
Pricing
From $2,450 per person sharing
Prices are a guide only and vary by season, group size and accommodation. Your written quote is the final price.
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Included
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof and a window seat for every guest
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as described, on a full-board basis during the safari
- All national park, conservation area and camping fees for the itinerary
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- Government taxes and fees as itemised in your quote
Not included
- International flights
- Domestic flights unless listed in your quote
- Tanzania visa
- Travel, medical and evacuation insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Drinks and meals not listed in the itinerary
- Optional activities such as balloon flights
- Personal items and laundry
Important information
- Visas: most visitors need a visa for Tanzania. Check current requirements for your nationality well before you travel.
- Health: speak to your doctor or travel clinic about vaccinations and malaria prevention. A yellow fever certificate may be required depending on where you travel from.
- Insurance: travel and medical insurance is strongly recommended and may be required by lodges.
- Luggage: soft-sided bags are best for vehicles and light aircraft, where weight limits often apply.
- Wildlife: sightings cannot be guaranteed and itineraries can change with weather, road and park conditions.
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