3 Day Extension
Overview
Second only to Katavi in its aura of untrammeled wilderness, but far more accessible, Ruaha protects a vast tract of the rugged, semi-arid bush country that characterizes central Tanzania. Its lifeblood is the Great Ruaha River, which courses along the eastern boundary in a flooded torrent during the height of the rains, but dwindling thereafter to a scattering of precious pools surrounded by a blinding sweep of sand and rock.
A fine network of game-viewing roads follows the Great Ruaha and its seasonal tributaries, where, during the dry season, impala, waterbuck and other antelopes risk their life for a sip of life-sustaining water. And the risk is considerable: not only from the prides of 20-plus lion that lord over the savannah, but also from the cheetahs that stalk the open grassland and the leopards that lurk in tangled thickets. This impressive array of large predators is boosted by both striped and spotted hyena, as well as several conspicuous packs of the highly endangered African wild dog.
Itinerary
Day 7 - Fly to Ruaha
Your midmorning flight lands you in Ruaha in time for lunch. The game viewing starts the moment the plane touches down. Giraffe are commonly seen beside the airstrip as well as zebras parading across the runway. In the distance, the bulbous baobab trees, often are a favorite respite for a few representatives of Ruaha's 10,000 elephants - the largest population of any East African national park. Overnights at chosen accommodation level. All meals included.
Day 8 & 9 - Exploring Ruaha
Full days exploring the Ruaha National Park on game drives. Overnights at chosen accommodation. All meals included.
Day 10 - Return to Dar-es-Salaam
Fly to Dar-es-Salaam after a leisurely breakfast. Day rooms and excursions in Dar es Salaam are provided on request if needed before your international flight.
Itinerary subject to change.
Prices for main itinerary + extension (10 days).
| No. of Travelers |
Beho Beho & EMC |
Sand Rivers & Mwagusi |
The Seloux Safari Camp Jongomero |
| 2 |
$8,031 |
$7,912 |
$8,077 |
| 3 |
$7,864 |
$7,745 |
$7,910 |
| 4 |
$7,781 |
$7,662 |
$7,827 |
| 5 |
$7,731 |
$7,612 |
$7,777 |
| 6 |
$7,698 |
$7,578 |
$7,743 |
Pricing is per person, based on double occupancy, the total number of travelers and your choice of accommodation. Single and holiday supplements apply.
Main Itinerary
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