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4 DaysRuaha National Park, Iringa, Tanzania

4-Day Safari to Ruaha National Park Tanzania

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Duration
4 Days
Destination
Ruaha National Park, Iringa, Tanzania
Tour type
Budget Safari
Starts
Iringa (Day 1)
Ends
Iringa (City) (Day 4)

THE JOURNEY

Overview

Ruaha National Park is the second-largest park in Tanzania covering an area of 20,226sq km. The park has a high diversity of both flora and fauna and is considered the home of 10% of the remaining population of lions in Africa. Important information 1. The tour is private 2. Close encounter with wildlife 3. Small groups to ensure personal service 4. Free hotel pickup and drop off 5. Meal options are available, especially for vegetarians 6. Informative, friendly and professional driver-guide.
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ROUTE MAP

Your journey at a glance

A day-by-day route drawn directly from this itinerary.

Ruaha National Park, Iringa, Tanzania
  1. 1

    Day 1

    Iringa -Ruaha National Park

  2. 2

    Day 2

    Ruaha National Park

  3. 3

    Day 3

    Ruaha National Park

  4. 4

    Day 4

    Ruaha National Park - Iringa

DAY BY DAY

Expedition journey

01

Day 1

Iringa -Ruaha National Park

After you arrive, you will be picked up from the airport and driven directly to a nice hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, continue to Ruaha National Park. The drive will take almost 2 hours and a half or more depending on what is to be found on the way. On arrival, check-in and get ready for hot lunch. After lunch, enjoy a little leisure time then depart for the afternoon game drive in the magnificent Ruaha National Park. Ruaha is rich with lots of different animals e.g. antelopes, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, and lots more to be offered. Dinner and your overnight stay are at the cottage. Meal plan: Lunch and dinner.
Meals
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Accommodation
TANAPA Ruaha Cottages Budget cottage located inside Ruaha NP
02

Day 2

Ruaha National Park

Have an early morning breakfast then leave for the full-day game drive. Lunch will be served at the picnic site in the park. After lunch, proceed with a game drive until evening time when you'll drive back to the cottage. Dinner and your overnight stay are at the cottage. Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Meals
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Accommodation
TANAPA Ruaha Cottages Budget cottage located inside Ruaha NP
03

Day 3

Ruaha National Park

At sunrise, enjoy a wonderful walking safari for about 2 to 3 hours walk along the Great Ruaha River with two armed rangers. There is a possibility of viewing hippos, crocodiles, lions, and lots of other animals that comes to drink water in the river. Later, come back for breakfast. Enjoy the afternoon time leisure then continue with the game drive until 6:00 pm. Dinner and your overnight stay are at the cottage. Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Meals
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Accommodation
TANAPA Ruaha Cottages Budget cottage located inside Ruaha NP
04

Day 4

Ruaha National Park - Iringa

Early morning game drives start at 6:30 am until 9:30 am. Then you'll get back for breakfast which will be served at the cottage. After breakfast, collect all your belongings and depart for the drive to Iringa with a game drive en-route as you head out of the park. Meal plan: Breakfast You'll be dropped off at the airport. End of service.
Meals
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Accommodation
No accommodation (End of tour)

PLAN YOUR SAFARI

Rates per person

USD · Per person · Price depends on your group size

2 people
$872
per person
4 people
$872
per person
6 people
$872
per person
  • This tour is not available to solo travelers.
  • Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
  • This tour accepts children who are 1 year and older. Children under 6 are free.

TRIP DETAILS

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer

Not Included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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