Morning transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your scheduled flight to Ruaha National Park (approx. 2–3 hours including stopover).

Upon arrival at Ruaha airstrip, your professional safari guide will meet you and begin your first game drive en route to your luxury lodge.

Ruaha is famous for:

Large elephant herds

High concentration of lions

Leopards and cheetahs

Greater and Lesser kudu

Wild dogs (rare but possible)

Over 570 bird species

Enjoy an afternoon game drive along the Great Ruaha River, where wildlife gathers for water.

Dinner and overnight at luxury lodge inside Ruaha.

After breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive with packed lunch.

Ruaha’s ecosystem includes:

Baobab-dotted plains

Riverine forest

Rocky escarpments

Seasonal riverbeds

This park is less crowded than Serengeti, offering exclusive sightings and longer wildlife encounters.

You may witness:

Lion prides hunting

Elephant families crossing the river

Buffalo herds

Rare sable and roan antelope

Optional: Sundowner experience at scenic viewpoint (depending on lodge policy).

Dinner and overnight at lodge.

Early morning game drive when predators are most active.

Return for breakfast and relaxation at the lodge.

Optional activities (extra cost if lodge offers):

Guided walking safari with armed ranger

Cultural visit to local Hehe community

Afternoon game drive focusing on different sectors of the park.

Dinner and overnight at lodge.

Early breakfast followed by short morning game drive.

Transfer to Ruaha airstrip for your flight back to Zanzibar.

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel (or airport drop-off).