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Tanzania – 4-day Ruaha Safari with River Lodge – Private Fly-in

4 days / 3 nights
Ruaha National Park

Country

Tanzania

Duration

4 days

Highlights

Ruaha National Park

Rated 4.9/5

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Tanzania – 4-day Ruaha Safari with River Lodge – Private Fly-in

From $2,110
Ruaha River Lodge
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha River Lodge
Ruaha River Lodge
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park

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 a full-board basis
2 daily, shared game drives
Park 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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  • Ruaha River Lodge

    Day 1 - 4

    Situated right on the banks of the Great Ruaha River, our location offers unrivaled views in Ruaha National Park.
    Ruaha River Lodge
    Ruaha River Lodge
    Ruaha River Lodge
    Ruaha River Lodge
    Ruaha River Lodge
    Ruaha River Lodge
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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 Ruaha River Lodge, where you will spend the next 3 nights. Enjoy your first shared afternoon game drive.

  • Charter Flight from Dar es Salaam Domestic Terminal to Msembe Airstrip

  • Transfer from Msembe Airstrip to Ruaha River Lodge

  • Check-in to Ruaha River Lodge

  • 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.

The lodge also offers morning walks, night drives, and hot air ballooning at additional costs. Please enquire if you are interested.

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drives

Day 4

  • Shared morning game drive (time permitting)

  • Check-out from Ruaha River Lodge

  • Transfer from Ruaha River Lodge to Msembe Airstrip

  • Charter Flight from Msembe Airstrip to Dar es Salaam Domestic Terminal

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

Ruaha River Lodge
Ruaha National Park
Day 1-4

Ruaha River Lodge

Situated right on the banks of the Great Ruaha River, our location offers unrivaled views in Ruaha National Park..

July - October 2025 & 24 December 2025 - 4 January 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 2,365
  • Single/Solo* traveller: US$ 2,665
  • Per child sharing, age 5-14 years**: US$ 1,585

June & 1 November - 23 December 2025 & 5 January - February 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 2,155
  • Single/Solo* traveller: US$ 2,380
  • Per child sharing, age 5 -14 years***: US$ 1,480

HEAVY RAIN SEASON MARCH - MAY 2026

July - October 2025 & 24 December 2026 - 4 January 2027

  • Per person sharing: US$ 2,435
  • Single/Solo* traveller: US$ 2,735
  • Per child sharing, age 5-14 years**: US$ 1,645

June & 1 November - 23 December 2026 & 5 January - February 2027

  • Per person sharing: US$ 2,195
  • Single/Solo* traveller: US$ 2,420
  • Per child sharing, age 5-14 years***: US$ 1,525

*An additional flight supplement might apply to solo travellers if the minimum number of 2 passengers is not met per flight segment.

**Families travelling with children aged 10 or below are required to book a private vehicle in High Season

***In low season, families travelling with children aged 10 or below are subject to a charge of 50% of the private vehicle rate but game drives will be scheduled times only

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!

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

Adam Beach & Safari, Tanzania

3 weeks in Tanzania including safari and time on the coast on Pemba and Zanzibar. Ines really worked well with us suggesting a great trip outline.

Adam
Switzerland