Overview
This luxury Tanzania safari begins with a flight from Zanzibar to Ruaha National Park, one of the country’s most remote and unspoiled wilderness areas. Far from the usual tourist routes, Ruaha offers an exclusive safari experience where you can enjoy spectacular wildlife in a pristine natural environment with minimal human presence. After your safari adventure, you’ll fly back to either Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam.
Trip Highlights
- Mid-range tour: This mid-range tour uses lodges.
- Private tour: This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
- Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- Can be customized: You can request changes to this tour.
- Not for solo travelers: Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
- Minimum age of 18 years: The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Itinerary
06:00 am: You will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to the airport terminal one.
07:00 am: Departure time from Zanzibar to Ruaha.
10:05 am: Arrival time at Ruaha, where you will be met by our driver-guide. After the briefing, you will be heading to the lodge for lunch. You'll enjoy a game drive en route to the lodge until sunset.
Options, relaxing and refreshing from the lodge, witness wild and nature viewing with the chance to see elephant, giraffe, kudu, lion, leopard, jackal, hyena, African wild dog, and many more.
Main Destination:
Ruaha National Park
Accommodation:
Ruaha River Lodge
Mid-range lodge located inside Ruaha NP
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
No rush, however, early morning and late game are the best times due to wildlife behaviours, with your packed lunch. You will have a full-day game drive in Ruaha National Park. In the afternoon, you'll stop for a picnic or hot lunch at your luxury Lodge.
Almost as large as the Serengeti, with its untouched nature remains one of the most exciting game reserves. It is a birdwatcher’s paradise with 350 different species of birds. Wildlife is concentrated along the Great Ruaha River, which is the heart of the wildlife in the park. Waterbucks, impalas, and Grant's gazelles. The shores of the Great Ruaha River is the permanent hunting ground for lions, leopards, jackals, hyenas, and African wild dogs.
Main Destination:
Ruaha National Park
Accommodation:
Ruaha River Lodge
Mid-range lodge located inside Ruaha NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
You have a 6:00 am option of an early morning walking safari with an armed ranger best wildlife experience. Then, you'll return to the lodge for breakfast before continuing with another full day of game drives in Ruaha National Park. In the afternoon, you'll stop for a picnic.
The park boasts an almost untouched and unexplored ecosystem, making for a very special safari. It is one of the few famous wilderness areas in Tanzania where one can have a unique experience of wildlife spotting and exploring the fascinating landscape. The park is home to the greater kudu, which cannot be found in any other park.
Main Destination:
Ruaha National Park
Accommodation:
Ruaha River Lodge
Mid-range lodge located inside Ruaha NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
6:30 am: Farewell breakfast in Ruaha.
7:00 am: You will be transferred to Msembe Airstrip for a flight to Zanzibar via Dar es Salaam.
9:30 am: Departure time from Ruaha to Zanzibar.
2:05 pm: Arrival time at Zanzibar Airport. You'll be met on arrival and dropped off at your Zanzibar beach hotel.
Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- 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 flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Cost Excludes
- 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
FAQs
The 4-Day Tanzania Safari Fly Zanzibar – Ruaha National Park includes return domestic flights between Zanzibar and Ruaha National Park, luxury or mid-range accommodation, all scheduled game drives, park entrance fees, meals as specified in the itinerary, and the services of a professional safari guide.
The 4-Day Tanzania Safari Fly Zanzibar – Ruaha National Park is ideal for travelers seeking an exclusive safari away from crowded parks. It offers exceptional wildlife viewing, stunning landscapes, and the convenience of direct flights from Zanzibar, making it perfect for combining a beach holiday with a wilderness adventure.
During the 4-Day Tanzania Safari Fly Zanzibar – Ruaha National Park, you can expect to see elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, numerous antelope species, and over 570 bird species. Wildlife sightings vary with the season but are excellent throughout the year.
The best time to enjoy the 4-Day Tanzania Safari Fly Zanzibar – Ruaha National Park is during the dry season from June to October, when animals gather around rivers and waterholes. However, the safari is rewarding year-round, with the green season offering beautiful scenery, fewer visitors, and excellent birdwatching.
Yes, the 4-Day Tanzania Safari Fly Zanzibar – Ruaha National Park is suitable for families, couples, and honeymooners. The fly-in itinerary minimizes long road journeys, while the comfortable lodges, personalized service, and unforgettable wildlife encounters create a memorable experience for all types of travelers.
To prepare for the 4-Day Tanzania Safari Fly Zanzibar – Ruaha National Park, pack lightweight neutral-colored clothing, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable walking shoes, binoculars, a camera, and any personal medications. It is also recommended to carry your passport and follow any travel or health advice provided before your departure.
