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4 Days Exclusive Southern Tanzania: Private Game Drive and Walking Safari in Ruaha National Park
Tanapa Banda, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Private Safari Tanzania
Enjoy this exclusive Southern Tanzania safari to Ruaha National Park, Tanzania's largest vast wilderness in the south-west of the country visited by only a handful of travelers each year. At the park's heart is the aptly-named Great Ruaha River, a massive watercourse that dwindles to only a few pools in the dry season, but bursts its banks and roars over boulders at the height of the rains for game viewing and walking excursion. During the safari, you will stay at Old Msembe Banda, in the areas where you will see the rare sable and roan antelope as well as small and large mammals including a variety of reptiles and bird species. Usambara Trails Expedition will take care of everything from transfer, food, and accommodation and all you need to do is to enjoy and make memorable memories!
Key information
- Private safari
- Group size: Minimum 2 persons, maximum 10 persons
- Children policy: Children from the age of 5 years old are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
- Starting point and ending point: Dar es Salaam
- Language: English speaking guide
- All park fees are included.
Highlights
- 3 days with game drives and walking safari
- Safari transport with 4 x 4 with a roof hatch that pops up
- Explore one of the largest parks of Africa, Ruaha National Park
- Chance to see sable and roan antelope, lion, cheetah, hippo, and a variety of birds
- Return flights Dar es Salaam - Iringa, transfer, and transportation included
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and water provided
- 3 nights accommodation
- Park fees are included
Styles
4 activity days in English
The organizer also speaks: French
Group size: 2-10 participants
Airport transfer included:
Iringa Airport (Nduli Airport)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
08:00
Check-out Time:
15:00
During this safari, you will stay at Tanapa Banda in Ruaha National Park.
Program
Day 1: Iringa Town - Ruaha National Park
After breakfast, depart for Ruaha and arrive at the lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, prepare for game viewing in the Ruaha, this is known to be one of the more natural, unspoilt, as well as one of the largest national parks in Africa. Dinner and overnight will be at the Tanapa Bandas.
Day 2: Ruaha National Park full day game drive
After breakfast, enjoy a full day game viewing drive in the park. A fine network of game-viewing roads follows the Great Ruaha and its seasonal tributaries, where, during the dry season, impala, zebra, waterbuck and other antelopes risk their life for a sip of life-sustaining water.
And the risk is considerable not only from the prides of 20-plus lion that lord over the savannah, but also from the cheetahs that stalk the open grassland and the leopards that lurk in tangled riverine thickets. This impressive array of large predators is boosted by both striped and spotted hyena, as well as several conspicuous packs of the highly endangered African wild dog Dinner and overnight will be at the Tanapa Bandas.
Day 3: Ruaha National Park full day game drive
Early morning sunrise game viewing drive in the park. The exciting Great Ruaha River features large numbers of hippo and crocodile and attracts lion, leopard, hunting dog and other species such as waterbuck, impala, giraffe, warthog, eland, zebra and elephants. Grant’s gazelle, ostrich, and cheetah may be seen on the plains. Dinner and overnight at Tanapa Banda.
Day 4: Morning walking safari and departure
Early morning after breakfast you will proceed with walking safari which takes two hours then game drive en-route back to Iringa town and drop off at you hotel.
Location
For many years, tourism in Tanzania was confined to either the northern game sanctuaries or along the coast. Recently, however, there has been a growth of interest.in the southern circuit, which has large unexploited areas of beauty and wildlife to offer. Safaris to the south are becoming increasingly popular. The area’s isolation is in fact, part of its attraction.
Those who wish to avoid the well-worn tourist routes head for Ruaha National park, the Selous Game Reserve, or the Scenic southern Highlands. Another advantage of using Dar-Es-Salaam instead of Arusha as the base for an itinerary is the relatively easy access to the coast and Islands. It is, therefore, quite feasible to combine coastal, historical, and wildlife itineraries on one circuit.
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- Pick up and drop off at airport / seaport or hotel before and after the trip
- Park entrance fees into the game reserve
- 3 nights accommodation
- Meals as per itinerary
- Services of our knowledgeable English speaking driver / guide
- Game drives and activities as per itinerary
- Drinking water
- Safari transport by 4 x 4 (6 seat) with a roof hatch that pop up to enable easy game viewing and photography
What's not included
- Soft drinks, alcoholic and other beverages
- Optional activities not outlined on the itinerary
- Items of a personal nature eg. laundry, tips and etc,
- Airport departure tax
- Local / International flights
- Visas
- Travel / flying doctors rescue services
- Personal and baggage insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
IRI
Iringa Airport (Nduli Airport)
87 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Iringa Airport (Nduli Airport) (IRI).
Airport: Iringa Airport (Nduli Airport)
Airport transfer included: Iringa Airport (Nduli Airport)
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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