7-Day Southern Tanzania Safari - Nyerere - Ruaha Tour

Package Overview

A wild, quiet circuit with fewer vehicles and big rewards. Start in Nyerere for boat safaris on the Rufiji River and game drives through miombo woodland. Continue to Ruaha, famous for rugged baobab hills, big lions, and huge elephant herds. Fly between parks to save time, stay in well-located camps, and keep the day flexible with your guide.

Safari Types: Private • Fly-in/Drive • Photographic • Off-the-beaten-path
Starting Point/End: Dar es Salaam (DAR) — optional start/end in Zanzibar

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Dar es Salaam

  Meet and greet at DAR. Short transfer to your hotel, safari briefing, and time to rest after the flight.
  Overnight in Dar es Salaam.

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 2 : Fly to Nyerere — Boat Safari on the Rufiji

  Morning flight to Nyerere. Settle into camp, then take a relaxing boat safari to watch hippos, crocodiles, and birds along the Rufiji River at golden hour.
  Overnight in Nyerere.

  • Themes Boat Safari
• Day 3 : Nyerere Game Drives (Optional Walking)

  Morning and afternoon game drives for lions, giraffe, wild dogs (if lucky), sable, and abundant birdlife. Where permitted and subject to age limits, join an optional guided nature walk for tracks and smaller wonders.
  Overnight in Nyerere.

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 4 : Nyerere → Ruaha — First Ruaha Drive

  Fly to Ruaha National Park (via DAR or direct, depending on schedule). Afternoon game drive among baobabs and rocky kopjes; look for elephants, buffalo, and big cats.
  Overnight in Ruaha.

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 5 : Full Day in Ruaha — Lions, Leopards & Elephants

  Unhurried morning and afternoon drives along the Great Ruaha River and open plains. Scan for leopard in sausage trees and cheetah on wider flats.
  Overnight in Ruaha.

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 6 : Ruaha at Your Pace (Optional Night Drive)

  Second full day to deepen sightings or explore a new sector. Where lodge/concession rules allow, consider an optional night drive to look for nocturnal species.
  Overnight in Ruaha.

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 7 : Fly to Dar es Salaam / Zanzibar — Departure

  Short morning drive (time allowing) and flight to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar for onward travel or beach time.

  • Themes Game Drives

Inclusions

• Domestic flights: Dar/Zanzibar ↔ Nyerere, Nyerere ↔ Ruaha, Ruaha → Dar/Zanzibar (routing matched to your dates)
• Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and charging points (or high-quality camp vehicles if using camp-based activities)
• Professional English-speaking safari guide
• Park/conservation fees for Nyerere and Ruaha
• One boat safari on the Rufiji River
• 6 nights in well-located lodges/tented camps (mid-range or luxury options)
• Meals during safari days, with picnic lunches on full game-drive days
• Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
• All airstrip/airport ground transfers
• Government taxes and VAT

Exclusions

• International flights
• Tanzania visa and comprehensive travel insurance
• Optional activities (guided walks, night drives where available), premium beverages, laundry, and personal items
• Tips/gratuities for guide and lodge/camp staff
• Extra nights before/after the itinerary and any services not mentioned as included

Package Start From

• Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, Africa

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• arusha, Arusha, Tanzania
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