7 Days of Amazing Fly-In Safari: Southern Tanzania to Nyerere Np & Ruaha Np

Experience the unparalleled beauty of Southern Tanzania on this exclusive 7-day fly-in safari. Journey through the vast landscapes of Nyerere National Park and the untamed wilderness of Ruaha National Park, engaging in thrilling game drives, serene boat excursions, and immersive walking safaris.

Day 1: Arrival in Dar es Salaam

• Afternoon: Upon your arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, our courteous driver will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your comfortable hotel. Take this opportunity to relax and prepare for the exciting adventure ahead.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at a selected hotel in Dar es Salaam.

Day 2: Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park (Fly-In)

• Morning: After a delightful breakfast, you’ll be escorted back to Julius Nyerere International Airport for a scenic flight to Nyerere National Park. The flight duration is approximately one hour.
• Mid-Morning: Upon landing, our experienced guide will greet you and provide a game-viewing transfer to your camp, offering an introductory glimpse of the park’s diverse wildlife.
• Afternoon: After a sumptuous lunch, embark on a captivating boat safari along the Rufiji River. Glide past pods of hippos, basking crocodiles, and a vibrant array of birdlife as the sun sets over the water.

Accommodation: Overnight at Selous River Camp in Nyerere National Park.

Days 3-4: Exploring Nyerere National Park

• Full Days: Over the next two days, delve deep into the heart of Nyerere with extensive game drives. Traverse diverse landscapes, from open savannahs to dense woodlands, in search of majestic elephants, elusive leopards, playful wild dogs, towering giraffes, and an array of antelope species.
• Additional Activities: Enhance your safari experience with another boat excursion on the Rufiji River, offering unique perspectives and photo opportunities of the park’s inhabitants.

Accommodation: Overnight at Selous River Camp in Nyerere National Park.

Day 5: Nyerere National Park to Ruaha National Park (Fly-In)

• Morning: After breakfast, board a flight to Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s largest national park. The flight offers breathtaking aerial views of the Tanzanian landscape.
• Mid-Morning: Upon arrival, our knowledgeable guide will meet you and lead you on an initial game drive en route to your lodge, acquainting you with Ruaha’s rugged beauty and abundant wildlife.
• Afternoon: After settling in and enjoying lunch, continue your exploration with an afternoon game drive, seeking out the park’s diverse fauna.

Accommodation: Overnight at Ruaha River Lodge.

Day 6: Immersive Experience in Ruaha National Park

• Morning: Set out on an early morning game drive to witness predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, wild dogs, bat-eared foxes, and jackals in their natural habitats.
• Afternoon: After lunch, embark on a guided walking safari, offering an intimate perspective of the park’s flora and fauna. Encounter grazers like elephants, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, Grant’s gazelles, greater and lesser kudus, sable and roan antelopes, waterbucks, and impalas.

Accommodation: Overnight at Ruaha River Lodge.

Day 7: Ruaha National Park to Dar es Salaam and Departure

• Morning: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before boarding your flight back to Dar es Salaam.
• Mid-Day: Upon arrival in Dar es Salaam, we will assist you with your onward travel arrangements, whether catching a connecting flight home, exploring other parts of Tanzania, or returning to your hotel.