Selous and Ruaha National Parks 5-Day Safari
Visit the two largest and most popular parks in Southern Tanzania on this special fly-in 5-day safari starting in Arusha (after a safari in the northern circuit) and ending in Dar es Salaam.
Start at the Ruaha National Park in the hazy blue hills of the central/southern highlands. Here you will spy colorful migrating birds, impressive herds of elephants and hippo, plus lion prides hunting along the Great Ruaha and the Mzombe Rivers that border the park.
Then fly to the expansive 21,000 square mile (55,000 square kilometers) Selous Game Reserve which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to rare wild dogs and thousands of migrating elephants.
This trip offers unique open vehicle game drives, small boat safaris, and wonderful walking safaris in the heart of the African wilderness.
You can also do this trip in reverse order, starting in Dar and ending in Arusha. Flights can be combined with flights to/from the Serengeti and to/from Zanzibar.
Day 1 : Fly Arusha to Ruaha, afternoon game drive
Fly Arusha or Dar es salaam to Ruaha, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive.
Upon arrival, settle into your own private “Banda” or rock chalet at the Ruaha River Lodge. There will be time to experience your first game drive today. Game drives are done in unique open vehicles that allow for 360 viewing of the area’s impressive wildlife.
During your stay, be sure to visit the elevated bar and watch spectacular sunset over the the river below. Fall asleep with the fresh night air gently blowing through the screened windows and perhaps even wake to an elephant outside your door the next morning.
Meals: Full board accommodation
Standard Lodging: Ruaha River Lodge
Day 2 : Ruaha, morning and afternoon safari activities
Enjoy more of Ruaha with morning and afternoon safari activities.
Meals: Full board accommodation
Standard Lodging: Ruaha River Lodge
Day 3 : Fly Ruaha to Selous, afternoon game drive
Today, fly Ruaha to Selous, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive.
Meals: Full board accommodation.
Standard Lodging: Rufiji River Camp
Day 4 : Selous, morning and afternoon safari activities
Experience more of Selous, enjoying morning and afternoon safari activities (boat safaris, guided walks, and game drives).
Meals: Full board accommodation
Standard Lodging: Rufiji River Camp
Day 5 : Fly Selous to Dar
Depart Selous to Dar es Salaam by air. All air strip transfers are included in the fees. You can extend your trip to Zanzibar as well.
Meals: Full board accommodation
INCLUDE
Transport 4WD with pop up roof
Accommodations full board whilst in safari in Tents/Lodge
Entry/Park fees
Air port transfer pick up and drop off if applicable
Mineral water all days in Safari.
NOT INCLUDED
All things of personal nature
Tips and gratitude’s for Driver Guide, cook, porters in Hotel/ Lodges
Visas and air port Taxes
International air flight ticket departure taxes
Laundry Services