Why Visit?
Ruaha offers an exclusive, crowd-free safari in Tanzania's largest national park. It balances the flora of eastern and southern Africa, providing a habitat for rare antelopes and roughly 10% of the world's lion population.
The Experience
Raw, wild, and incredibly remote. You will track massive prides of lions and endangered wild dogs on foot with expert guides, returning to luxurious, intimately scaled camps that overlook the dry riverbeds.
Best Time to Visit
June to October when the Great Ruaha River shrinks to pools, forcing wildlife to congregate at the remaining water sources.
Wonders & Wildlife
- ○10% of World's Lion Population
- ○African Wild Dogs
- ○Greater and Lesser Kudu
- ○Massive herds of Buffalo
Signature Itineraries.
A raw and untouched safari experience in southern Tanzania.
Day 1: Nyerere Arrival
Arrival in Dar es Salaam and flight into Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous). Afternoon boat safari on the Rufiji River.
Day 2: The Selous Game Drives
Full-day exploration of Nyerere’s wild, river-dominated ecosystem. High chances of seeing African Wild Dogs and hippos.
Day 3: Bush Walk & Fly Camp
Morning walking safari for a truly intimate connection with the wild. Spend the night at a remote fly-camp under the stars.
Day 4: Flight to Ruaha
Fly to Ruaha National Park, a land of massive baobabs and large prides of lions. Afternoon drive along the Great Ruaha River.
Day 5: Ruaha Extremes
Tracking predators across Ruaha’s rugged terrain. This park is known for its high concentrations of lions, cheetahs, and endangered wild dogs.
Day 6: Baobab Forest Explorations
Searching for elephants and rare antelopes among the park's thousands of baobab trees.
Day 7: Departure
Flight back to Dar es Salaam or Arusha for your onward journey.
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