6 Days Luxury Fly-in Fly-out Safari to Nyerere and Ruaha National Parks
Book a 6-day luxury fly-in fly-out safari to Nyerere and Ruaha with air connections, a Rufiji River boat safari, guided walks and full-day game drives.
View packageFly into Nyerere, continue by air to Ruaha and fly out after six days of midrange accommodation and guided Southern Circuit game drives.
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Make the most of your time in Tanzania’s Southern Circuit with this six-day midrange fly-in fly-out safari. Fly into Nyerere National Park and spend three days exploring its woodland, plains, lakes and wildlife areas near water. A flight then connects you to Ruaha National Park, where baobab landscapes and the Great Ruaha River form the backdrop to further game drives. Look for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, antelope, birds and possible predator sightings as your guides adapt each drive to current conditions. Midrange camps or lodges offer a comfortable place to rest between outings. After a final Ruaha game drive, fly out to your onward destination.
Fly Into Nyerere for Your First Game Drive
Board your flight to Nyerere and meet your guide at the airstrip. Begin a game drive as you head into the park toward your accommodation. Explore open areas and woodland where animals may appear along the route. Watch for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and antelope. Your guide will stop for sightings and introduce the habitats you will explore over the next two days. Arrive at your midrange camp or lodge after your first safari drive.
Activities: Flight into Nyerere and game drive
Distance: Varies with the driving route
Time: Depends on flight arrival
Attractions: Plains, woodland and large mammals
Full-Day Game Drive in Nyerere
Head out for a full day of wildlife viewing. Your guide may explore woodland, open ground and habitats near the park’s lakes. Look for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and antelope as you travel. Near water, watch for hippos, crocodiles and birds. Spend time at rewarding sightings and enjoy the changing scenery between stops. Return to your midrange accommodation in the evening.
Activities: Full-day game drive
Distance: Varies with sightings
Time: Approximately 7–9 hours in the field, including stops
Attractions: Lakes, hippos, crocodiles and mammals
Discover More of Nyerere
Enjoy another full day exploring Nyerere National Park. Visit an area you have not yet seen or return to a promising wildlife location. Your guide will look for animal tracks and movement near woodland edges and water sources. Watch for buffaloes, elephants, antelope and potential predator sightings. Pause for photographs and allow time to observe animal behaviour. Return to your camp or lodge for your final night in Nyerere.
Activities: Full-day game drive and photography
Distance: Varies by chosen route
Time: Approximately 7–9 hours in the field, including stops
Attractions: Water sources, elephants and predators
Fly from Nyerere Into Ruaha
Transfer to the Nyerere airstrip for your flight to Ruaha. Meet your new guide on arrival and begin a game drive toward your midrange accommodation. Ruaha’s baobabs and rocky terrain create a different setting for wildlife viewing. Your guide will use the daylight available after landing to explore a suitable route. Look for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and birds. Arrive at your camp or lodge for the first night in Ruaha.
Activities: Flight to Ruaha and game drive
Distance: Depends on flights and game-drive route
Time: Game drive depends on arrival
Attractions: Baobabs, rocky scenery and wildlife
Full-Day Game Drive in Ruaha
Spend a full day exploring Ruaha National Park. Your guide may follow areas near the Great Ruaha River and continue through baobab country. Watch for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and antelope throughout the drive. Look for signs of lion and leopard activity in suitable habitats. Stop for photographs whenever a rewarding wildlife scene develops. Return to your midrange accommodation after your final full day in the park.
Activities: Full-day game drive
Distance: Varies with park conditions
Time: Approximately 7–9 hours in the field, including stops
Attractions: Great Ruaha River, baobabs and wildlife
Final Ruaha Game Drive and Fly Out
Begin the final day with another game drive in Ruaha. Your guide will plan the route to reach the airstrip in time for your flight. Watch for elephants, antelope and birds as you enjoy your last views of the park. Stop for final photographs when the schedule allows. Transfer to the airstrip and fly out of Ruaha. The game drive can be full day only when the booked departure time permits.
Activities: Final game drive and flight out
Distance: Varies with departure route
Time: Depends on confirmed flight schedule
Attractions: River habitats, baobabs and wildlife
We offer two pricing options:
The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.
Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.
| No of pax | Adult Price | Child Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | From $3,136 pp | From $2,352 pp |
| 2 Pax | From $2,386 pp | From $1,790 pp |
| 3 Pax | From $2,136 pp | From $1,602 pp |
| 4 Pax | From $2,011 pp | From $1,508 pp |
| 5 Pax | From $1,936 pp | From $1,452 pp |
| 6 Pax | From $1,886 pp | From $1,415 pp |
| 7+ Pax | From $1,850 pp | From $1,388 pp |
The Booking Form
Fly into Nyerere, continue by air to Ruaha and fly out after six days of midrange accommodation and guided Southern Circuit game drives.
N.B: After you send your booking we will get back to you with in 24 hours.
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