6 Days Luxury Lodge Safari with Scheduled Flights to Nyerere and Ruaha

Travel by air to Nyerere National Park, where your arrival transfer takes you towards your selected luxury lodge. Depending on the flight schedule and the lodge's location, you may have time to settle in before heading out for a boat safari on the Rufiji River. The river trip offers views of hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds, with opportunities to appreciate the landscape from the water rather than from a vehicle. Your local activity team can explain the river's importance to the surrounding wildlife and help you understand what you may see along the banks. After the boat safari, return to the lodge to enjoy the accommodation facilities and prepare for the following day's exploration. If your flight arrives too late for the activity, the boat safari timing will need to be adjusted with the operator.

Time: Morning or afternoon, depending on flight arrival and boat schedule
Main Activities: Flight to Nyerere, arrival transfer, lodge check-in and Rufiji River boat safari
Attractions: Rufiji River, hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds and riverside habitats

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Roho ya Selous

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

❮ ❯

After breakfast at the lodge, depart for a full-day game drive through Nyerere National Park. Your guide will take you through suitable wildlife areas, with opportunities to see elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and predators where present. The route may include lake circuits and other habitats where animals gather, while stops along the way provide time for birdwatching and photography. Nyerere's mix of woodland, open country and water-associated areas supports a wide range of species, making each part of the drive different. Your guide can explain animal behaviour, seasonal changes and the importance of the park's ecosystems. After a day in the field, return to the lodge to relax and prepare for the next day's walking and game-viewing activities.

Time: Morning to late afternoon
Main Activities: Full-day game drive, lake circuits, wildlife interpretation and birdwatching
Attractions: Nyerere's wildlife, lakes, woodland, open plains and bird habitats

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Roho ya Selous

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

❮ ❯

Start with a guided walking safari, a chance to explore Nyerere at a slower pace and learn about details that may be missed from a vehicle. Under the supervision of an authorised guide and in accordance with park safety procedures, look for animal tracks, native plants, insects and birds while learning how the different parts of the ecosystem fit together. Following the walk, return to the lodge or designated resting point for a break before the afternoon game drive. The later excursion offers further opportunities to view wildlife across the park and observe how the landscape changes with the light. Walking participation and the route are subject to safety rules, local conditions and the suitability of the activity for each guest.

Time: Morning walking safari and afternoon game drive
Main Activities: Guided walking, nature interpretation, rest break and afternoon game viewing
Attractions: Animal tracks, plants, birdlife, natural habitats and wildlife sightings

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Roho ya Selous

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

❮ ❯

Leave Nyerere and take a scheduled flight to Ruaha National Park. On arrival, transfer to your selected luxury lodge and complete the check-in arrangements. If there is sufficient time before the end of the day's activity window, you may enjoy a game drive to begin exploring Ruaha. The park is known for its expansive landscapes, baobab trees and riverine habitats, with the Great Ruaha River forming a major feature of its environment. Your guide will introduce the area and explain the wildlife viewing opportunities that may be available during your stay. The flight schedule, transfer distance and lodge location will determine whether a game drive is possible on arrival.

Time: According to the flight and lodge transfer schedule
Main Activities: Flight between parks, transfer to lodge, check-in and possible arrival game drive
Attractions: Ruaha National Park, baobab trees, river habitats and scenic landscapes

Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Overnight:

Kigelia Ruaha

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

❮ ❯

Enjoy a full-day game drive through Ruaha, exploring areas around the Great Ruaha River and other habitats according to wildlife activity. The river can attract animals looking for water, especially during dry periods, while the surrounding woodland and open country offer additional opportunities to observe wildlife. Look for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and predators where present. Your guide will help identify species, explain their behaviour and select routes according to road conditions and recent sightings. The park's large baobab trees and rugged scenery add to the day's experience, with opportunities to take photographs and appreciate the natural setting. Return to your lodge later in the day for time to rest before the final morning's game drive.

Time: Morning to late afternoon
Main Activities: Full-day game drive, wildlife viewing, photography and meal break as arranged
Attractions: Great Ruaha River, baobab landscapes, elephants, antelopes and other wildlife

Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Overnight:

Kigelia Ruaha

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

❮ ❯

Your final day begins with a sunrise game drive in Ruaha, giving you a last opportunity to explore the park during the cooler hours of the morning. Search for wildlife along suitable routes and enjoy the changing colours of the landscape as the day begins. The length of the drive depends on your scheduled flight and the time required to reach the airstrip. After the activity, return to your lodge or proceed with departure arrangements as agreed with the operator. Take your return flight according to the confirmed schedule, concluding your six-day luxury lodge safari in southern Tanzania.

Time: Sunrise until departure, subject to flight schedule
Main Activities: Sunrise game drive, departure transfer and return flight
Attractions: Early-morning wildlife, Ruaha's scenery, baobab trees and final sightings