Basic Safari

3-Day Ruaha National Park by Flight from Dar Es Salaam

by Kihindo Tours and Safaris3 daysTanzania

Overview

Tour Overview

Tanzania Safari: Ruaha is a wildlife haven, hosting one of Tanzania's largest elephant populations. Its vast landscapes are home to cheetah, lion, leopard, and

Day by Day

Itinerary

1

Dar es Salaam-Iringa-Ruaha National Park

Day 1Dar es Salaam-Iringa-Ruaha National Park Dar es Salaam-Iringa-Ruaha National Park Early morning, after breakfast, you will be picked up by a driver at the hotel. He will drive you to the Airport to catch a flight to Iringa town, which takes only 1 hour. On arrival at Iringa, you will be picked up by your driver-guide and driven to Ruaha National Park, which is approximately a 2-hour and 30-minute drive. Upon arrival at Ruaha National Park, you'll enjoy the beauty of the park as you explore its different areas, guided game drive by an experienced safari guide. After the game drive, you will return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay. Your dinner and an overnight stay will be at Ruaha Hilltop. Main Destination: Ruaha National Park Best Time To Visit June to October (Best wildlife viewing) High Season June to October (Ruaha is rarely crowded) Best Weather June to October (Rains are very rare) Wildlife in Ruaha NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon HippoCommon LionOccasional Show more LeopardOccasional HyenaOccasional Wild DogOccasional CheetahRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone WildebeestNone Accommodation: Ruaha Hilltop Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruaha NP +7 Photos +6 Photos Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

2

Game Drive in Ruaha National Park - Iringa

Day 2Game Drive in Ruaha National Park - Iringa Game Drive in Ruaha National Park - Iringa After breakfast, you'll go for full-day game drives with packed lunch boxes in Ruaha National Park. During lunchtime, you'll enjoy a picnic lunch in the picnic site the guide will select for you. After your picnic lunch and some relaxation, you will continue with the game drive until late afternoon. Wildlife viewing will be concentrated on the great Ruaha riverbank, Mwagusi Sand River, and Mdonya River. In the late afternoon, you will drive back to Iringa Town for dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Iringa (City) Accommodation: Iringa Sunset Hotel Budget hotel located in Iringa (City) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

3

Iringa to Dar es Salaam by Flight

Day 3Iringa to Dar es Salaam by Flight Iringa to Dar es Salaam by Flight In the morning, after breakfast, your driver-guide will take you to the Iringa Airport for your flight to Dar es Salaam. Upon arrival in Dar es Salaam, you'll driver will take you to the ferry for the afternoon or evening boat to Zanzibar, or he will take you to the hotel. Main Destination: Dar Es Salaam (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Kihindo Tours and Safaris, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour.

What's covered

Included & Excluded

Included

  • A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • What is included in this tour

Not Included

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

What travellers say

Verified Reviews

Reviews are aggregated from SafariBookings, TripAdvisor, Google, and Trustpilot — weighted by platform reliability and review volume to give a balanced composite score.
Anmol 5.0/5

Very professional everything was so good Saloniki was a great guide know so much about the jungle everything was safe and enjoyable

Erik 5.0/5

We had Danford as our guide, he did great to find the animals and also go the extra mile if we wanted to see anything special. Very knowledgeable and friendly!

Sofie 5.0/5

Our guide Danford was really great! He took us to amazing places to see all the best parts of the natural park. We saw the big 4! :)

Hitakshi 5.0/5

The team was very professional and accommodated all our requests. We were welcomed very nicely by pilly and wiliom. Even they helped us with additional day stay in last minute. Guide and staff at our camp were very kind and took very good...

Inguna 5.0/5

The safari with Kihindo Tours and Safaris was a great experience. Everything - from the meeting at the airport before the safari, to the transfer to the hotel after, was a good team effort. I really liked the place to stay - Lilac lodge!...

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

How much does 3-Day Ruaha National Park by Flight from Dar Es Salaam cost?

3-Day Ruaha National Park by Flight from Dar Es Salaam starts from USD 800 per person. This is a basic-level safari spanning 3 days. Prices vary by season and group size, with low season offering the best rates.

How long is 3-Day Ruaha National Park by Flight from Dar Es Salaam?

This safari runs for 3 days and 2 nights across Tanzania. The itinerary is designed to maximize wildlife viewing while allowing comfortable travel between parks and lodges.

What comfort level is 3-Day Ruaha National Park by Flight from Dar Es Salaam?

This is a basic safari featuring budget-friendly camping and basic lodges, ideal for adventurous travellers. Operated by Kihindo Tours and Safaris ensures a high standard of experience throughout the journey.

Is 3-Day Ruaha National Park by Flight from Dar Es Salaam well-rated?

Yes, this safari has an aggregate rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 606 verified reviews. Kihindo Tours and Safaris consistently receives positive feedback for wildlife sightings and overall experience.

Who operates 3-Day Ruaha National Park by Flight from Dar Es Salaam?

3-Day Ruaha National Park by Flight from Dar Es Salaam is operated by Kihindo Tours and Safaris, a safari company based in Tanzania. You can view their full profile, other tours, and verified reviews on SafariPicked to compare before booking.