Ruaha National Park – 3 Days​

Ruaha National Park – 3 Days​​

3
Days

Overview

The park can be accessed by flying from Dar es Salaam to Iringa Airport, where you’ll be met by a team of guides and transferred to Ruaha in a safe and comfortable vehicle.

Accommodation within the park ranges from budget to luxury options, all set in a hotel-style experience, and camping equipment can also be provided for those who prefer a more adventurous stay.

During your visit, you’ll explore the park in specially designed 4WD Land Cruisers with open roofs, ideal for game viewing. You can also enjoy walking safaris along the Great Ruaha River or choose to hike the well-known Kimilamatonge Hill, which typically takes around 4–5 hours.

Highlights

Base Price

From

$ 600 / Adult

From

$ 420 / Child

Pricing Breakdown

1 Person

$ 600

2 – 4 Pesons

$ 400

5 – 7 Persons

$ 300

8+ Persons

$ 250

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Itinerary

Day 1: Iringa – Ruaha National Park
You will be picked up from your hotel or the airport, enjoy breakfast, and then depart for Ruaha National Park. Upon arrival, you’ll have lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive that continues until sunset. Later, return for dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 : Game viewing in Ruaha National Park
The next day is dedicated to a full safari experience. Start with an early sunrise game drive, followed by a bush breakfast. You’ll then continue exploring the park until lunchtime at the camp. Game viewing will focus on key areas such as the Great Ruaha River, Mwagusi Sand River, and Mdonya River, which are known for their high concentration of wildlife. In the evening, enjoy another game drive through the wilderness until sunset, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Ruaha National Park – Iringa
On the final day, after an early breakfast, head out for a sunrise game drive where you may spot hippos, leopards, waterbucks, and many other animals. Afterwards, begin your drive back to Iringa.
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FAQS

Pack packs without flames are better than suitcases. This luggage may be packed on the back or in the roof rack of the safari 20 Kg ( 44 Lbs) are maximum weight.

Joanne Adventures team will pick you up and transfer you to designated Hotels. Pick up on arrival airport and drop off are included on our package. We arrange also other group transport if required.

A valid visa is required for travel to Tanzania. A passport with a minimum validity of 6 months prior to expiry is required.
A single-entry visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue. Visas-on-arrival are available at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)for US$50. (For U.S. Citizens, the cost is US$100 for a multiple entry visa.) However, it is advised that visitors traveling from a country where visa services are available should obtain a visa prior to arrival in order to avoid potential delays at the airport

Swahili is the national language of Tanzania, but many tribal languages are spoken amongst the 120+ ethnic communities in Tanzania. English is considered the de facto official language. It is widely spoken by those who work in tourism and hospitality.

Summer: September to April.
Temperature: 20°C to 30°C.
Winter: May to August. Temperature: 19°C to 25°C.
Rainfall: April-May (long rains) and November to mid-December (short rains).

If you have any allergies or special dietary requirements, please let us know beforehand at the time of booking, so we can advise the lodgings accordingly. Most places will be able to accommodate to your preferred meal options, though sometimes vegetarian/vegan options may be a bit limited and repetitive. If you require any special health supplement, please kindly bring it with you.

This is your safari trip, your adventure! You decide how you want to spend your time on this vacation. If you would like to spend a full day on safari, you are definitely welcome to do so. Safari Infinity does not restrict your mileage, fuel, or how much time you want to be on safari. While some days you may decide to set out by sunrise, other days you can have a slower-paced breakfast before starting your daily exploration. Simply sit down with your guide to plan your day and meals the night before. Your guide will have plenty of suggestions, but of course, the decision is yours.

Bottled water is included in the safari vehicle. You can also buy any drinks along your way to the safari. There will be mini-markets in town.

They are licensed by TALA, trained, friendly, and have years of experience!

We use 4 or 6-passenger 4-wheel-drive Land Cruisers, all with viewing roofs for the safaris. The vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, a radio, and a cooler.

Yes, just let us know what’s in your mind and we will put all together for you!

We recommend booking your trip as soon as possible. Lodges and tented camps on safari are booked quickly, so we need to reserve those before they fill up.

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