A Detailed 9-Day Nyerere And Ruaha Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Tanzania! | 1 Nights

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

The Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel, a luxurious haven in the centre of the vibrant city, is the ideal place to begin your Nyerere vs Ruaha journey through East Africa. Located amid tropical grounds, you may unwind under an umbrella while enjoying a welcome drink on the patio by the pool. The hotel is ideally situated to link you to the remainder of your experiential conservation tour, and you spend your first night on safari in a comfortable and roomy accommodation.

Day 2-3: Journey into the ‘Heart of the Nyerere’ | 2 Nights

Nyerere, Tanzania

Following breakfast, you will be driven to Julius Nyerere International Airport for your luxurious stay at Roho ya Selous and your charter flight to Mtemere Airstrip. The largest reserve in Africa, Nyerere National Park (previously the Selous), is where this tented camp is located.

Roho ya Selous, which is only open from June to mid-March every year, is a marshy area with palm trees, lakes, and rivers where elephants, buffalos, lions, leopards, and hippos roam freely. It is a far cry from the fertile plains of northern Tanzania. One of the largest groups of wild dogs on the continent can also be found there. This region of the Serengeti receives significantly fewer tourists than others, despite the possibility of exceptional game watching, which makes it feel like your own little Africa.

Game drives, walking safaris and boating safaris—where you can see hippos paddle in the shallows and float past crocs that sunbathe on sandbanks—will occupy your days at Roho ya Selous.

Day 4-6: Hands-On Conservation Safari Experiences | 3 Nights

Ruaha, Tanzania

As time passes, it’s time to move to your next tented camp, which will be located in a remote area of Ruaha National Park. For your stay at Usangu Expeditions Camp, you will be transported by charter plane to Jongomero Airport. This camp, which is shaded in the woods on the banks of the Usangu Wetlands, provides a safari experience that is unmatched.

The Douglas Bell Eco Research Station, which is nearby, is what makes Usangu unique. You can participate in research initiatives here and gain a better knowledge of the important work being done in one of Africa’s last frontiers. Depending on which researchers are on the ground at any given time, the experiences available will differ slightly. You can take part in research projects like as setting up camera traps, analysing photos to identify predators, and utilising telemetry to monitor collared lions (and other species). Through this interactive safari, you may learn about the conservation and preservation efforts being undertaken for this region and its untamed inhabitants.

In addition, the camp provides walking safaris on expansive grasslands, kayaking and canoeing excursions through the Usangu Wetland’s rivers, and stargazing.

Day 7-8: Safari Luxury & Wild Encounters | 2 Nights

Ruaha, Tanzania

At Jabali Ridge, the last chapter of your safari adventure will be written. This opulent camp is tucked away on a rocky bluff with a view of the Ikuka escarpment and the Mwagusi River. With its sun-drenched plains, powerful baobabs, and resilient plants, Ruaha is a haven for animals, including buffalo, lions, elephants, and endangered wild dogs. Jabali Ridge’s architecture is remarkable and perfectly crafted to blend in with the surrounding landscape.

Spend your days hunting lions on game drives, getting a hot-stone massage at the spa, and cooling off in the infinity pool. Additionally, you can take advantage of the rare chance to go on night drives, which are a great way to see nocturnal, timid creatures and their predators. You can spot African wild cats, servals, leopards, genets, and honey badgers while hunting with the help of an experienced guide.

Your safari journey will conclude when you are flown back to Julius Nyerere International Airport following a delectable breakfast. For a fantastic tropical island conclusion, add a few nights in Zanzibar by chatting with our Africa Safari Experts.

Day 9: Farewell Africa!

Your trip to Tanzania comes to an end after your last meal in Ruaha National Park, and you will proceed with your plans to return home.

End of the 9-Day Nyerere And Ruaha Safari Itinerary

Inclusions

• 6 nights accommodation
• Meals:
  Arusha Serena Hotel : Bed & Breakfast
  Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge : Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge : Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge : Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
• All necessary permits, conservancy and park fees
• All activities specified, including morning and evening game drives each full day on safari
• All park fees and government taxes
• Filtered water will be provided in safari vehicles. Travellers must bring their own reusable water bottle that can be refilled in the vehicle during the safari.
• Meet and greet services
• Scheduled activities
• Seat in shared 4×4 vehicle with photo roof (maximum 6 clients per vehicle)
• Services of a bilingual English-speaking driver-guide
• All transfers during your itinerary
• 24/7 assistance and support during your trip

Exclusions

• Your international flights to and from Africa + any related taxes
• Any travel visas you require (though we help you with this)
• Tips
• Personal items (eg. travel insurance, souvenirs)

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