Tanzania - 7-day Selous & Ruaha Foxes Safari - Private Fly-in

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Tanzania – 7-day Selous & Ruaha Foxes Safari – Private Fly-in

7 days / 6 nights
Nyerere National Park • Ruaha National Park

Country

Tanzania

Duration

7 days

Highlights

Nyerere National Park

Ruaha National Park

Rated 4.9/5

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Tanzania – 7-day Selous & Ruaha Foxes Safari – Private Fly-in

From $3,780
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha River Lodge
Ruaha River Lodge
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park

Includes

Light aircraft flights from/ to Dar es Salaam - including 15kg luggage all in soft bags 
Airstrip transfers
6 nights accommodation on a full-board basis
2 daily, shared safari activities
Park fees

Excludes

International Flights
Drinks
Gratuities - we recommend US$ 10 per person/day per guide and for lodge staff
Entry visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Nyerere National Park, Tanzania

Formerly the northern part of Selous Game Reserve, Nyerere National Park is Tanzania's largest National Park. Stretching over an impressive 30,893 square kilometres, the park is home to some of the world’s largest concentrations of wildlife, and the incredible diversity and sheer volume of animals draw visitors from around the globe. Travellers can look forward to spotting a wide collection of common and rare species including the famous Big Five, some rare species of antelopes like Roan Antelope, and large concentrations of elephant and hippos. Don’t miss the opportunity to take a boating safari on the exquisite Rufiji River, spot the endangered African wild dog, and enjoy a guided walking safari with a highly knowledgeable guide.
Nyerere National Park
Nyerere National Park
Nyerere National Park
Nyerere National Park
Nyerere National Park
Nyerere National Park
  • Rufiji River Camp

    Day 1 - 4

    Rufiji River Camp is located within the Selous Game Reserve, on the banks of the Rufiji River in Tanzania. Accommodation options feature 11 well-spaced classic tents set on the river bank with thatched roofs, verandas, en-suite bathrooms, and cosy beds. Additional accommodation includes three suited tents with plunge pools. Facilities include a restaurant and a coffee lounge.
    Rufiji River Camp
    Rufiji River Camp
    Rufiji River Camp
    Rufiji River Camp
    Rufiji River Camp
    Rufiji River Camp
    +11

Day 1

Day Notes:

After arrival at Dar es Salaam Airport, make your way to the domestic terminal for your light aircraft flight to Selous, where you will be met and transferred to Rufiji River Camp for 3 nights. Enjoy a shared afternoon game drive.

  • Check-in to Rufiji River Camp

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

  • Transfer from Mtemere Airstrip to Rufiji River Camp

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 2 - 3

Day Notes:

Activities included at Rufiji River Camp are the following:

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drives
  • 1x boat safari (water levels permitting)
  • 1x walking safari

 

  • Shared morning and afternoon safari activities

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
+23
  • Ruaha River Lodge

    Day 4 - 7

    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 4

Day Notes:

After a last morning game drive (time permitting) and breakfast, you will be transferred to the local airstrip for your scheduled light aircraft flight to Ruaha National Park. After you land, you will be met and transferred Ruaha River Lodge, where you will spend 3 nights. After lunch, you will go on a shared afternoon game drive.

  • Shared morning game drive

  • Check-out from Rufiji River Camp

  • Transfer from Rufiji River Camp to Mtemere Airstrip

  • Charter Flight from Mtemere Airstrip to Msembe Airstrip

  • Transfer from Msembe Airstrip to Ruaha River Lodge

  • Check-in to Ruaha River Lodge

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 5 - 6

Day Notes:

Head out on an early morning 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 should be interested.

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drives

Day 7

  • 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 Julius Nyerere International Airport [DAR]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Nyerere National Park
Tanzania
Day 1-2

Nyerere National Park

Formerly the northern part of Selous Game Reserve, Nyerere National Park is Tanzania's largest National Park.
Ruaha National Park
Tanzania
Day 4-5

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

Rufiji River Camp
Nyerere National Park
Day 1-4

Rufiji River Camp

Rufiji River Camp is located within the Selous Game Reserve, on the banks of the Rufiji River in Tanzania.
Ruaha River Lodge
Ruaha National Park
Day 4-7

Ruaha River Lodge

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

October 2025 & 24 December 2025 - 4 January 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 4,245
  • Single/Solo* traveller: US$ 5,105
  • Per child sharing, age 5-14 years**: US$ 2,470

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

  • Per person sharing: US$ 3,830
  • Single/Solo* traveller: US$ 4,430
  • Per child sharing, age 5-14 years**: US$ 2,265

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

  • Per person sharing: US$ 4,345
  • Single/Solo* traveller: US$ 5,210
  • Per child sharing, age 5-14 years**: US$ 2,550

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

  • Per person sharing: US$ 3,955
  • Single/Solo* traveller: US$ 4,555
  • Per child sharing, age 5-14 years***: US$ 2,355

*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 – 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!