Nyerere (Selous) → Ruaha
6-Day Nyerere & Ruaha Fly-in Safari
The wild south by air: boat safaris on the Rufiji, then Ruaha's big predators.
6 days 5 nights
From $4,290 pp
National Park · Southern Circuit
Ruaha National Park
Big predators, baobabs and a true sense of remoteness.
About Ruaha
Ruaha is one of Tanzania's great wildernesses. It sits where East and Southern African wildlife ranges overlap, so you find greater and lesser kudu, sable and roan antelope alongside large prides of lion.
The Great Ruaha river draws animals throughout the dry season, and camps are few and far apart. It is the place for experienced safari travellers who want space.
Highlights
- Large lion prides
- Greater and lesser kudu
- Wild dog and cheetah
- Baobab-studded landscapes
- Walking safaris
What you might see
- Lion
- Leopard
- Cheetah
- Wild dog
- Elephant
- Greater kudu
- Sable
- Roan
- Hippo
When to go
Best Good Quieter / wet
June to November, when the river is the only water and predators are very active.
Getting there
Light aircraft from Dar es Salaam, Arusha or Nyerere to Msembe airstrip, or a long drive via Iringa.
How long
3–4 nights
Where to stay
- BudgetPark bandas & campsite
- Mid-rangeRuaha River Lodge
- LuxuryJongomero Camp
Examples of properties we use. We choose the right camp for your month and budget.
1 trip visit Ruaha
Ruaha safaris & tours
Nearby
Also on the Southern Circuit
Plan your Ruaha trip
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