Adventure Safaris · Southern Circuit

14 Days Ruaha Wilderness Safari

Ruaha National Park was gazetted in early 50’s covering an area of 10300 km, the main reason was to protect Miombo woodland. Miombo are…

Overview

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Ruaha National Park was gazetted in early 50’s covering an area of 10300 km, the main reason was to protect Miombo woodland. Miombo are very technical; they are characterized by two different species of trees (Julbernardia and Brachystegia) Miombo in-housing different types of wildlife. The park extended in terms of size to conserve and protect the main water catchment site of Ruaha to ensure sustainable water flow for the wildlife and serve as the water catchment of the great Ruaha River from drying.

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Destinations you will visit on this safari

Day by day

Your itinerary

Day 1
Iringa –Ruaha National Park

Morning after breakfast at the hotel depart for a drive to Ruaha National Park, the drive will take almost 2 hours and half or more depending on what to be found on the way. Check in and set up the camp and get ready for hot lunch, after lunch little leisure then depart for the evening game drive in the magnificent Ruaha National Park. Ruaha is rich with lots of different animals eg; antelopes, giraffes, Buffaloes, Lions, Leopard, Elephants, Cheetah and lots more to be offered.

Tented Camps/Lodges
Day 2
Game Drive in Ruaha

Early morning breakfast then leave for the full day game drive, lunch will be served in the picnics site in the park. After lunch proceed with game drive until evening time then drive back to the camp for dinner and overnight. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge

Ruaha Bandaz
Day 3
Adventure Walking in Ruaha

Early morning cup of tea and coffee then depart for walking safari which will take 3 to 4 hours. This activity is one of the most fascinating adventure trip which provides a life experience being close to the animals and learning more about small things that you can’t see during game drives. Delicious bush breakfast stop to be served immediately after the walking safari. After breakfast drive to the camp for leisure, lunch to be served at the camp. Evening game drive which will be of three hour. Dinner and overnight at Lodge

Ruaha Bandaz
Day 4
The Early Morning and evening game drive

Early morning game drive starting at 0630 until 0930 breakfast to served en route then after breakfast proceeds with game drive until lunch time. Hot lunch to be served at the camp after lunch enjoy an afternoon leisure then depart for evening game drive with magnificent sunset. Dinner and overnight at the lodge

Ruaha Bandaz
Day 5
Trekking on the Kilimatonge hill

After breakfast depart for the Kimilamatonge Hill trekking which will take up to 3 hours then proceed with game drive with box lunches which will be served in the picnic sites. After lunch proceed with game drive until the evening time. Dinner and overnight at the camp

Tented Camps/Lodges
Days 6–13
Venture in different part of Ruaha National Park

Early morning game drives with breakfast box which will be served in the park, after breakfast proceed with game drive until lunch time where you will return back to the camp for lunch. After lunch you will enjoy the afternoon leisure before evening game drive which will be till sunset.

Tented Camps/Lodges
Day 14
Ruaha National park –Iringa

You will wake up in Ruaha National Park and enjoy your last sunrise game drive before turning to camp for breakfast. You will then departure for another game drive with lunch in the bush and an amazing safari experience until sunset. On this day you will focus on the things you missed the previous days. At the end of the afternoon you will exit the park and head to Iringa where you will have dinner and your overnight stay at a lodge booked for you.

Getting there

Arrival & transfers

Pick-up from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Arusha or your hotel – Wild Gaze Safaris arranges all transfers as part of your quote.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Airport and destination transfers
  • Private professional safari guide
  • Private 4 x 4 safari with roof for game viewing
  • Daily bottle of mineral water during Safari
  • All meals during safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Entrance, park fees and 18% VAT to our entrance fees

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tip to the driver guide and hoteliers
  • Insurance fees
  • Cost of Visas.
  • Bank transfer charges & card payments processing fee.
  • Expenses belong to person nature e.g Drinks not included on the meal plans, personal purchases, Laundry etc.

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