8-Day Walking & Wildlife Safari – Ruaha & Nyerere
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This immersive 8-day safari is a true exploration of southern Tanzania’s hidden gems Ruaha National Park and Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve). The itinerary blends classic game drives with walking safaris, cultural encounters, and river excursions
Track elephants and predators in Ruaha’s baobab-studded landscape, walk through the bush with expert rangers, explore the diverse ecosystems of Nyerere, and cruise the mighty Rufiji River. Ideal for travelers seeking off-the-beaten-path experiences and authentic wilderness, this journey is a perfect mix of adventure, nature, and local culture.
Included/Exclude
- All park entry fees and conservation fees
- Accommodation as specified (lodges, bandas, or campsites)
- All meals as outlined in the itinerary
- Guided game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- Walking safari in Ruaha (with armed ranger)
- Boat safari on the Rufiji River
- Transfers and ground transport as per itinerary
- Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide
- Drinking water during game drives and walks
- Government taxes and fees
- Domestic and international flights
- Visa fees for Tanzania
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and gratuities for guide and lodge staff
- Personal expenses (e.g., drinks, laundry, souvenirs)
- Optional tours and excursions not specified in the itinerary
- Extra nights in Iringa or Dar es Salaam (can be arranged on request)
Day By Day
Meet your safari guide upon arrival in Iringa (by air, bus, or road). Optional visit to the Isimila Stone Age Site, famous for its prehistoric tools and natural sandstone pillars. Later, check in at Sunset Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Drive to Ruaha National Park (approx. 3 hours). On arrival, check in at Ruaha Bandas or a designated campsite inside the park. After lunch, head out for your first afternoon game drive, with chances to see lions, elephants, giraffes, and more.
Spend the day exploring Ruaha’s vast wilderness. Spot large elephant herds, rare antelope species, lions, and over 570 species of birds. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and continue the game drive into different habitats before returning to camp.
Begin the day with a walking safari, led by a ranger, to explore Ruaha on foot—tracking animals and learning about the ecology. After breakfast, enjoy a short game drive, then relax at camp in the afternoon.
After breakfast, depart Ruaha and travel through Iringa and scenic highlands to Morogoro (approx. 8 hours). Arrive in the evening and check in at Soweto Village Lodge, with views of the Uluguru Mountains.
Drive southward to Mloka village, near the entrance to Nyerere National Park (approx. 6–7 hours). Enjoy the changing landscapes en route and optionally explore the village on foot in the late afternoon. Overnight at Mloka Safari Lodge.
Spend the full day on safari in Nyerere National Park, home to lions, elephants, wild dogs, hippos, giraffes, and many more. Explore diverse habitats and enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park. Return to the lodge for dinner.
Start the morning with a Rufiji River boat safari, spotting crocodiles, hippos, and water birds. After breakfast, drive back to Dar es Salaam (approx. 5–6 hours), arriving in the afternoon for drop-off at your hotel, airport, or ferry terminal.
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