The Serene Southern Safari
Access is by air to Msembe airstrip in the park, private car or bus and by public buses to Iringa, pick-up by a team of guides then drive to Ruaha National Park in a luxurious and safe way. The accommodation in the park varies from budget to luxury camps and lodges in the park and nearby the park. Here you can see the park through a custom, open roof, 4WD land cruiser. Plus take a walking safari along the great Ruaha River or hike to the famous Kimilamatonge hill for 3-4 hours.
Tour: Start and finish in Iringa, Tanzania
Visit: Ruaha National Park
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Pick-up At Msembe Airstrip
Our guide will pick you from Msembe airstrip in Ruaha National Park or from your accommodation in Iringa town and will give you a quick briefing. Your safari adventure will start to Ruaha National Park driving along the “Never Ending Road” and as soon as you take it, you will understand where the name comes from. You will reach the gate and you may have already had the chance to see some giraffes, elephant or some antelopes that are wandering outside the Park. After the formalities to be carried out at the park gate, you will start your driving crossing the Ruaha River to see its Hippos and Crocs and various stunning water birds. The 'game un route' will take you to your accommodation where we will have our lunch before the afternoon game drive. We will be back just before the sundown to have a shower and get ready for dinner, sundowner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Ruaha Game Drive & Fly-out
After a cozy night in the bush hopefully disturbed by the sounds of wild animals, you will start your morning drive, having your elegant breakfast in the bush and continuing searching for all those animals that you have not seen before you will start your way out in order to exit the gate at the same time you entered according to the regulations of the park or be taken back to Msembe airstrip for your scheduled flight. On your way back driving to Iringa you can have the chance to stop and see the museum of Kalenga. It is a small museum with an interesting story about Chief Mkwawa and Wahehe ethnic group. Our guide will drop you at your accommodation and later you can explore Iringa town with its quite nightlife.
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What to Pack:
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Neutral-colored clothing (khaki, green, beige).
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A warm jacket for early morning game drives.
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Binoculars, a good camera with a zoom lens, and extra memory cards/batteries.
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Sunscreen, hat, and high-quality sunglasses.
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Sturdy, closed-toe shoes (especially for the walking safari).
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Health: Ruaha is a malaria zone; consult your doctor for prophylaxis.