7 Days Luxury Nyerere and Ruaha Fly-In Fly-Out Safari in Southern Tanzania

Your safari begins with a scheduled or charter flight to Nyerere National Park, one of Tanzania’s largest protected wildlife areas. Upon arrival at the airstrip, your safari guide will welcome you and transfer you to your luxury camp or lodge. Settle into your accommodation and take in the natural surroundings of the African bush. In the afternoon, head to the Rufiji River for a boat safari, offering a different way to explore the park’s wildlife. Look out for hippos resting in the water, crocodiles along the riverbanks, and elephants coming to drink. The river scenery also provides opportunities to spot waterbirds and other wildlife. Return to your camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay in the peaceful wilderness.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Serena Mivumo River Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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Begin the day with an early breakfast before setting out on a full-day game drive through Nyerere National Park. Travel across open plains, woodland, and river habitats in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and different antelope species. The park is also home to lions, leopards, African wild dogs, and other predators, although sightings depend on wildlife movements and conditions. Your experienced guide will help you look for animal tracks, explain wildlife behaviour, and identify birds along the way. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a suitable location in the bush before continuing your exploration through different parts of the park. The changing landscapes and variety of habitats make each game drive different. Return to your luxury camp in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Serena Mivumo River Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Start the morning with a guided walking safari accompanied by a qualified walking guide and an armed park ranger where required. Explore the bush on foot, learning about animal tracks, plants, insects, birdlife, and the smaller details that are often missed during a vehicle safari. Your guide will explain how wildlife uses the landscape and how different species survive in this natural environment. Return to camp for lunch and time to relax in the peaceful surroundings. In the afternoon, head out on a game drive to explore more of Nyerere National Park. Search for elephants, giraffes, antelopes, and predators while enjoying views of the woodland and open plains. The cooler afternoon hours can provide good opportunities to observe wildlife moving between feeding and resting areas. Return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Serena Mivumo River Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Travel from Nyerere National Park to Ruaha National Park by light aircraft, enjoying aerial views of Tanzania’s remote landscapes along the way. This fly-in transfer reduces long road journeys and allows you to explore two important southern Tanzania safari destinations within one trip. On arrival at the Ruaha airstrip, meet your local safari guide and transfer towards your luxury camp or lodge, with a game drive en route where flight schedules and camp arrangements permit. Ruaha is known for its baobab trees, rocky hills, river valleys, and large elephant populations. Keep watch for giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, and predators moving through the landscape. Your guide will introduce you to the park’s distinctive scenery and wildlife habitats. Arrive at camp, settle into your accommodation, and enjoy dinner before an overnight stay in the Ruaha wilderness.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Kichaka Safari Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Set out early for a full-day game drive in Ruaha National Park, exploring its wide range of habitats and searching for the wildlife that makes this park special. Drive through baobab-dotted plains, rocky areas, and woodland while looking for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and various antelope species. Ruaha is also home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, and other predators, although sightings are never guaranteed. The Great Ruaha River is an important wildlife area, particularly when animals gather near available water. Explore suitable sections of the river and watch for elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and birds. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the safari before continuing your game drive in another part of the park. Your guide will share information about animal behaviour, seasonal movements, and the environment. Return to your luxury camp in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay.

Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Overnight:

Kichaka Safari Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Take part in a guided walking safari in Ruaha National Park, experiencing the African bush from a closer perspective. Accompanied by an authorised walking guide and an armed ranger where required, learn to recognise animal footprints, identify native plants, and understand the signs wildlife leaves behind. Walking through the natural surroundings also offers opportunities to observe birds, insects, and smaller creatures that are easily overlooked from a vehicle. Return to camp for lunch and some quiet time at your luxury accommodation. In the afternoon, continue your safari with a game drive through Ruaha’s diverse landscapes. Search for elephants moving between feeding areas, giraffes browsing on trees, and predators resting or becoming active during the cooler hours. The scenery of ancient baobabs, rocky outcrops, and seasonal riverbeds adds to the experience. Return to camp for dinner and your final overnight stay in Ruaha National Park.

Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Overnight:

Kichaka Safari Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Begin your final safari day with an early morning game drive in Ruaha National Park, when the bush is cool and wildlife may be active. Explore nearby tracks and open areas in search of elephants, giraffes, antelopes, and predators before returning to camp for breakfast, depending on your flight schedule. Take in the last views of the surrounding wilderness and prepare for departure. Your camp team will arrange your transfer to the airstrip in time for your scheduled or charter flight. Fly from Ruaha to your onward destination, marking the end of your 7-day luxury fly-in fly-out safari through southern Tanzania. Depending on your flight arrangements, your journey may continue to Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, or another connecting destination.