Southern & Western Circuit

6–7 Day Ruaha National Park Safari

6-7 Days mid 1 stops From $2,800 pp
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Duration6-7 Days
Price (pp)$2,800–6,500
Difficultymid
Stops1

Overview

About this safari

Tanzania's largest national park with a fraction of the northern circuit's traffic — walking safaris are usually bundled straight in.

✦ The moment

The near-total absence of other vehicles at a sighting.

Your route

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    Ruaha National Park

    Ruaha National Park is Tanzania's largest and least visited major park, offering a raw wilderness experience. One of Africa's best destinations for African wild dog, it also holds large lion prides, 10,000+ elephants, and rare southern species like roan and sable antelope.

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Day by day

How the 6-7 days unfold

Day 1

Arrival & transfer

Met on arrival and transferred to your first camp. Time to settle in, meet your guide, and run through the days ahead.

Days 2–5 4 nights

Ruaha National Park

Ruaha National Park is Tanzania's largest and least visited major park, offering a raw wilderness experience. One of Africa's best destinations for African wild dog, it also holds large lion prides, 10,000+ elephants, and rare southern species like roan and sable antelope.

What to expect in Ruaha National Park →
Day 6

Departure

A final morning activity where timings allow, then transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

An outline, not a timetable. Daily order and camp choices are confirmed when we build your quote — and can be reshaped around your dates, pace and interests.

When to do this safari

How this is scored →

Averaged across every park on this route, from three years of rainfall and temperature. Strongest months: Jul, Jun, Aug, May.

Jan 25
Feb 66
Mar 54
Apr 74
May 93
Jun 98
Jul 99
Aug 98
Sep 93
Oct 88
Nov 77
Dec 49

The detail

What's included

Included

  • Park & conservation area entry fees
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof & guaranteed window seat
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Meals as specified (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Bottled drinking water on safari days
  • Airport transfers on arrival & departure
  • All government taxes & VAT
Route advantage: Walking safari often bundled in

Not included

  • International & domestic flights
  • Tanzania visa & passport fees
  • Travel & medical insurance
  • Tips & gratuities for guide and staff
  • Personal items, drinks & laundry
  • Optional activities (balloon safari, cultural tours)
  • Anything not listed under "What's included"
Good to know:
From $2,800 per person · up to $6,500 pp

Before you go

Good to know

How fit do I need to be?

This safari is rated mid. Game-viewing days are spent mostly in the vehicle, so ordinary mobility is enough — the tiring part is early starts and long, corrugated roads, not walking. Tell us about knees, backs or mobility needs and we will adjust the driving days and seat allocation rather than leave you to tough it out.

Is the price per person or for the whole group?

Every figure we publish is per person, and the range reflects season and camp choice rather than a bait price. Small groups usually pay more per head than large ones, because the vehicle and guide are shared across fewer people. We will show you exactly where your number lands before you commit to anything.

What is the vehicle like, and will I get a window seat?

A 4x4 with a pop-up roof and a guaranteed window seat for every traveller — that is in the inclusions above and it is not negotiable, because a middle seat ruins a safari. If you are photographing seriously, ask us about a private vehicle: it costs more, but it means the car stops when you want it to.

Do I need vaccinations or anti-malarials?

Requirements change and depend on your route and country of origin, so we will not pretend to be your doctor. Yellow fever proof is commonly required when arriving from certain countries, and malaria prophylaxis is standard advice for these regions. Speak to a travel clinic well before departure — ideally six to eight weeks out.

What happens if I need to change dates?

Talk to us early. Camps hold space on deposit, and how much flexibility we have depends on how far out you are and which camps are involved. We will tell you plainly what is recoverable and what is not, rather than discovering it for you after the fact.

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