1 Day Safari to Ruaha NP from Iringa
The Shortest Route
Tour Overview
The most efficient way to experience Ruaha! Iringa is the gateway city, minimizing driving time and maximizing game drive hours. This tour allows for a comfortable start time and extensive game viewing in Tanzania's largest national park. Witness African Wild Dogs, Cheetahs, and unique antelopes like the Sable and Roan in their natural habitat.
Detailed Itinerary
Morning Pickup & Departure
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Iringa. Begin the relatively short and comfortable drive (approx. 2.5 hours) to Ruaha National Park through scenic highland landscapes.
Arrival & Morning Game Drive
Arrive at the Msembe Gate and start your full-day game drive. The park is less crowded, allowing for private viewing experiences of African Wild Dogs, Cheetahs, and unique antelopes like the Sable and Roan. The morning light is perfect for photography.
Picnic Lunch
Enjoy a hot or cold picnic lunch at a designated viewing point overlooking the river or a baobab-studded landscape. Watch wildlife at a distance while you dine in the African bush.
Afternoon Game Drive
Continue your game drive, following the course of the Ruaha River, a magnet for wildlife during the dry season. Watch for crocodiles, hippos, and the magnificent Greater Kudu. Massive elephant herds gather at the riverbanks to drink and bathe.
Departure to Iringa
Conclude your safari and begin the return drive to Iringa, enjoying the sunset views along the way.
Evening Drop-off
Arrive back in Iringa and transfer to your hotel.
Pricing
| Number of People | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $566 |
| 2 People | $364 |
| 3 People | $299 |
| 4 People | $262 |
| 5-10 People | $258 |
What's Included
Included
- ✓Pickup and drop-off from Iringa
- ✓Professional driver/guide
- ✓4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- ✓All park entrance fees
- ✓Picnic lunch
- ✓2.5L drinking water per person
- ✓Government taxes
Not Included
- ✗International flights & visas
- ✗Travel/medical insurance
- ✗Alcoholic & soft drinks
- ✗Tips & gratuities
- ✗Personal items
Ready to Experience Ruaha?
Book your adventure from Iringa and discover the wild beauty of Ruaha National Park