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Mid-range Fly-in

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 2 destinations Private

Overview

Why you'll love it

  • Boat safari in Nyerere
  • Ruaha lions and kudu
  • Very few vehicles

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. Day 1Fly to Nyerere National Park

    A short light-aircraft flight from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar into Nyerere. In the afternoon you go on your first game drive along the lakes of the Rufiji.

    Overnight
    Lake Manze Camp or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  2. Day 2Boat & game drives in Nyerere

    You take a boat safari among hippo, crocodiles and riverbank elephants, and a game drive in search of lion and the wild dog that make this park famous. A guided bush walk is possible too.

    Overnight
    Lake Manze Camp or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  3. Day 3Fly to Ruaha

    You fly west to Ruaha and arrive in time for an afternoon game drive along the Great Ruaha river.

    Overnight
    Ruaha River Lodge or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Day 4Full day in Ruaha

    A full day in one of Africa's great predator parks: lion prides, kudu among the baobabs and, with luck, wild dog. You can also choose a morning walking safari.

    Overnight
    Ruaha River Lodge or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Visit
    Ruaha
  5. Day 5Full day in Ruaha

    A full day in one of Africa's great predator parks: lion prides, kudu among the baobabs and, with luck, wild dog. You can also choose a morning walking safari.

    Overnight
    Ruaha River Lodge or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Visit
    Ruaha
  6. Day 6Ruaha · fly out

    A last morning game drive, then a flight to Dar es Salaam for your international connection or onward to Zanzibar.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Visit
    Ruaha

The details

What's included

Included

  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • All park entry, concession and crater fees
  • Accommodation as listed (or similar)
  • Meals as shown in the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
  • Airport transfers on arrival and departure
  • Light-aircraft flights shown in the itinerary

Not included

  • International flights and visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Hot-air balloon safari (optional extra)
  • Tips for guides and camp staff
  • Drinks other than water
  • Personal items

Prices

What it costs

Indicative price per person in US dollars by group size
Group sizePrice per person
1 traveller$6,220
2 travellers$4,290
3–4 travellers$3,860
5–6 travellers$3,600

Indicative prices in USD for standard season. Your final price depends on dates and availability and is confirmed in writing before you pay anything.

FAQ

Questions about this trip

Can this itinerary be customised?

Absolutely. Every route on our site is a starting point. We can add nights, change camps, swap parks or add Zanzibar or Kilimanjaro.

What is the price based on?

The "from" price of $4,290 is per person, based on two people sharing in standard season. Peak dates (July–October, Christmas and New Year) can cost more, and the table above shows how group size changes the price.

How do I book?

Send an enquiry or WhatsApp message. We reply with availability and a final quote within 24 hours. A deposit confirms your booking; the balance is due before travel — all terms are in your written quote.

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Make this trip yours

Change the dates, add a night, upgrade a camp or bolt on Zanzibar. Send us a message and we will adjust the route and price for you.