One of Tanzania's wildest parks, two hours by air
Elephants on open grassland.
Ruaha is big, remote and visited by few people. Rugged baobab country along the Great Ruaha River, with large elephant herds and strong predator numbers. The quickest way in is by small plane.
You fly from Dar es Salaam to the Msembe airstrip, about 2 to 2½ hours, and the camp's vehicle meets you. For three nights the camp runs your game drives with its own guides, usually shared with other guests.
Days follow the rhythm of the bush: out early, back for brunch and a rest in the heat, out again until the light fades.
A remote park with few visitors
Large elephant herds
Full board in a tented camp
No long drives
Dar es Salaam → Msembe airstrip, Ruaha National Park
A scheduled light aircraft from Dar es Salaam to the Msembe airstrip, about 2 to 2½ hours depending on stops. The camp's vehicle meets you; after settling in you go out on your first afternoon drive.
Ruaha National Park
An early drive after coffee, back to camp for brunch or lunch and a rest, then out again until dusk. Your guide reads tracks and alarm calls and knows where the elephants come down to the river.
Ruaha National Park
Another day of drives. Depending on the camp and the season you may take a picnic further into the park, or return to camp between drives.
Ruaha National Park → Dar es Salaam
A last morning drive or a slow breakfast, depending on your flight time, then the airstrip and the flight to Dar es Salaam.
The camp is named after booking. Light aircraft allow about 15 kg per person in a soft bag.
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| Group Size | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $2,790 |
| 2 People | $2,450 |
| 3 People | $2,390 |
| 4 People | $2,390 |
| 5 People | $2,350 |
| 6 People | $2,350 |
Private trip for your group only: the more of you share the vehicle and guide, the lower the price per person. For 7 or more people we send a quote.
How booking works: a 30% deposit confirms your trip and the balance is paid on arrival in Tanzania, before the trip starts. We reply within 3 hours. Booking terms
They are run by the camp and usually shared with other guests. Ask us if you would like a private vehicle.
The dry season, about June to October, when animals gather along the river.
Yes. See the 8-day southern Tanzania safari, or ask us about a fly-in combination.
Nyerere, Mikumi and three nights in remote Ruaha.
Game drives and a Rufiji boat safari, by road from Dar.
Mikumi's plains and a Rufiji boat safari in one trip.
Tell us your dates, where you are staying and how many of you are travelling. We reply within 3 hours.
