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Tanzania – 4-day Ruaha Safari with Ikuka Safari Camp – Private Fly-in

4 days / 3 nights
Ruaha National Park

Country

Tanzania

Duration

4 days

Highlights

Ruaha National Park

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Tanzania – 4-day Ruaha Safari with Ikuka Safari Camp – Private Fly-in

From $2,645
Ikuka Safari Camp
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park
Ikuka Safari Camp

Includes

Light aircraft flights Dar es Salaam - Ruaha - Dar es Salaam*, includes a baggage allowance of 23kgs per passenger in soft bags including hand luggage 
Road transfers from/to airstrip
3 nights' accommodation on an all-inclusive basis
Laundry service
2 daily, shared game drives
Fees

Excludes

International Flights
Drinks
Any activities not mentioned
Gratuities - we recommend US$ 10 per person/day for lodge staff & guides
Entry visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

Following its recent expansion, Ruaha is currently East Africa’s biggest national park and the second-largest on the African continent. It is also Tanzania’s most sizeable elephant haven and home to a profusion of around 570 bird species, including kingfishers, plovers, egrets, hornbills and sunbirds. Crocodiles and hippos thrive in the Great Ruaha River, which flows along the sanctuary’s eastern border in the rainy season. In the dry season between July and November, animals flock to the last remaining water sources, presenting an exceptional wildlife spectacle.
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park
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  • Ikuka Safari Camp

    Day 1 - 4

    Ikuka Safari Camp is a distinguished safari camp in Ruaha National Park that is quite noteworthy due to its spectacular location atop the Mwagusi Escarpment in southern Tanzania. The site allows for expansive and breathtaking views that are unparalleled by other accommodations in the area. The views are perfectly complemented by an intimate and personalized and experienced that can only be found in smaller accommodations in the African bush country. The seven guest bandas on the property are designed to blend in with the surroundings and give guests the utmost experience of being connected with nature by way of stone, thatch and natural wood construction. Awaken in the morning to the calls of nature from the comfort of a large, cozy bed. When you are ready to start the day’s adventure, freshen up in the en-suite bathroom that offers a large stone vanity with two vessel sinks, shower, and toilet. You can then curl up with a cup of coffee or tea on your private elevated wood deck that surrounds the entire banda or in the relaxing sitting area, both of which provide breathtaking views of the Ruaha’s wilderness reserve.
    Ikuka Safari Camp
    Ikuka Safari Camp
    Ikuka Safari Camp
    Ikuka Safari Camp
    Ikuka Safari Camp
    Ikuka Safari Camp
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Day 1

Day Notes:

Depart from Dar es Salaam Airport with a scheduled light aircraft flight to Ruaha National Park. You will be met at the local airstrip and transferred to Ikuka Lodge, where you will spend the next 3 nights. Settle in and then enjoy your first shared afternoon game drive.

  • Charter Flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport [DAR] to Msembe Airstrip

  • Transfer from Msembe Airstrip to Ikuka Safari Camp

  • Check-in to Ikuka Safari Camp

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 2 - 3

Day Notes:

Head out on an early morning shared game drive and then come back to the lodge for a hot breakfast, after which you can relax. After lunch, you will go out on a shared afternoon game drive and then come back to the lodge for dinner. 

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drive

Day 4

  • Shared morning game drive (time permitting)

  • Check-out from Ikuka Safari Camp

  • Transfer from Ikuka Safari Camp to Msembe Airstrip

  • Charter Flight from Msembe Airstrip to Julius Nyerere International Airport [DAR]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Ruaha National Park
Tanzania
Day 1-2

Ruaha National Park

Following its recent expansion, Ruaha is currently East Africa’s biggest national park and the second-largest on the African continent.

Accommodations

Ikuka Safari Camp
Ruaha National Park
Day 1-4

Ikuka Safari Camp

Ikuka Safari Camp is a distinguished safari camp in Ruaha National Park that is quite noteworthy due to its spectacular location atop the Mwagusi Escarpment in southern Tanzania.

GET A 4TH NIGHT FREE & ONLY PAY PARK FEES

October & 20 December 2025 - 5 Jan 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 3,970
  • Single/solo* traveller: US$ 5,385
  • Children sharing, age 7-15 years: US$ 2,880
  • Children sharing, age 16-21 years: from US$ 3,035

November & 1-19 December 2025

  • Per person sharing: US$ 3,370
  • Single/solo* traveller: US$ 4,485
  • Children sharing, age 7-15 years: US$ 2,465
  • Children sharing, age 16-21 years: from US$ 2,620

6 January - 15 March 2026  - INCLUDES A FREE NIGHT

  • Per person sharing: US$ 2,645
  • Single/solo* traveller: US$ 3,390
  • Children sharing, age 7-15 years: US$ 1,990
  • Children sharing, age 16-21 years: from US$ 2,145

1 July - 31 October & 20 December 2026 - 5 Jan 2027

  • Per person sharing: US$ 4,205
  • Single/solo* traveller: US$ 5,695
  • Children sharing, age 7-15 years: US$ 3,040
  • Children sharing, age 16-21 years: from US$ 3,195

*Additional flight supplement might apply if minimum number of 2 passengers is not met per flight segment

Tanzania – 10-day Selous & Ruaha Safari – Private Fly-in

For my first-time safari experience in Tanzania, I could not have chosen a more professional and yet friendly travel agent to work with. Ines Moosman with Indigo Safaris, covered all areas of fly-in safari life, and explained in detail every aspect of my travel requirements and experience. Ines also quickly responded to my questions, and explained how my choices would affect my travel--something that was particularly important for a first-time solo traveler. Thanks to Ines and Indigo Safari's efforts, it looks like I may be rearranging my future trips list, and taking a look at Botswana next after all.

Excellent game drives with knowledgeable guides in both Rufiji River Camp in Selous (Nyerere National Park ) and Ruaha River Lodge in Ruaha National Park. I can't say enough about the attentive camp managers, comfortable accommodations and exceptional food in both camps.

Heloise Price
First-time safari experience in Tanzania

Tanzania trip to Ruaha and Pemba

We were the only 2 passengers into Ruaha and arrived ahead of schedule after a very smooth, easy flight. And essentially we were the only people staying at the River Lodge, so we were treated very well and had our own driver and guide the whole time. I truly enjoyed our stay in Ruaha - it is a beautiful park, particularly after the rain. We had some great lion sightings and even watched them with a kill.
On to Pemba and again the flight was on time, easy flight, etc. The road transfer ride Saray is interesting to watch the scenery go by and our driver was friendly and bought us bananas on the way! We were met with a very-appreciated cold drink and made to feel very welcome. Mum and I snorkelled one day and I kayaked in the mangroves another day. Otherwise we enjoyed watching the view horizontally (that is lying on the couches watching the water). We met some fascinating people from all areas of the globe. It feels like one big happy family at KS, a very relaxed welcoming approach.
So we had a fantastic time. Flights ran on time, the weather was good, and we were very well looked after at both our destinations.

Colleen Jenkins
Fantastic time!