Nyerere & Ruaha

Day 1 — Dar es Salaam

Upon arrival at Dar es Salaam airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel for overnight.

Day 2 — Dar es Salaam › Nyerere National Park

After breakfast you will depart Dar es Salaam for your flight to Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve).

The Nyerere Game Reserve is home to the most exceptional and diverse wildlife, with more than half of Tanzania’s elephant population, over 40,000 hippos and the largest population of lion on the continent.

Spend three nights at Siwandu Camp in your tented suite which is located in a grove of palms on the shore of Lake Nzerakera. As well as ensuring a stunning backdrop for the camp, this lakeshore location offers jaw-dropping game viewing with a great number of animals gravitating around the lake. It’s also the only place in East Africa where you can experience water-based game activities.

Days 3-4 — Nyerere National Park

Spend two full days enjoying the range of activities from your camp. Climb on board one of the open sided 4WDs to explore the landscape and enjoy tales of wild encounters that your expert guide will share with you. If a leisurely boat cruise is more your thing, you can take to the water and wend your way along the Rufiji River tributaries; venture close and see the animals from a different perspective while you learn more about the fascinating life of water birds and the wonderful populations of hippo and crocodile. Or set your clock to experience the thrill of a dawn game walk and have the opportunity to track animals and engage with the smaller habitats and ecosystems. Don’t be daunted by the early start, there’s plenty of time to make up for it later by the pool, the perfect place to relax and enjoy a mid-afternoon siesta.

Day 5 — Nyerere National Park › Ruaha National Park

Depart on your scheduled light aircraft flight from Nyerere to Ruaha where the focal point of the reserve is the Great Ruaha River, with its deep gorges, swirling rapids and excellent fishing. Explore Ruaha’s undulating landscape which is home to giant baobabs and the Park’s rich variety of elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, impala, eland, hippo, crocodile, lion and leopard.

Spend the next days at Jongomero Camp, a classic luxury tented camp, which is situated along the banks of the seasonal Jongomero River in the immaculate wilderness of Ruaha National Park.

Days 6-7 — Ruaha National Park

Whether you choose to explore by vehicle or on foot, the expert guides will ensure you enjoy the wealth of biodiversity Ruaha has to offer. Game drives around Jongomero are unique and cater for the safari connoisseur; the remote location of the camp means that it’s rare to view other guests or vehicles. Alternatively you can experience a dawn game walk during the dry season (park fee payable directly). With the African sun warming your back, you’ll navigate the parched riverbeds while your guide tells you fascinating, often bizarre stories, about the local flora, fauna, insects, birds and animals.

Day 8 — Ruaha National Park › Dar es Salaam

End your safari experience today with the flight back to Dar es Salaam where arrangements conclude.

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What’s included

• 7-nights’ accommodation
• 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
• House beer, spirits, wine, and soft drinks
• Meet & greet at Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport
• Private arrival and departure transfers in Dar es Salaam
• Shared transfers to/from the airstrips
• Shared game drives and other safari activities as per the itinerary
• Shared fixed-wing flights from Dar es Salaam › Selous › Ruaha › Dar es Salaam
• All National Park and conservancy fees
• Medical evacuation service to Nairobi
• Limited laundry except in Dar es Salaam

Not included

• Premium beverages including Champagne
• All beverages in Dar es Salaam
• Gratuities

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