Duration
4-Day
Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
4-Day Ruaha National Park
Overview
In Ruaha, the only missing member of the Big Five (lion, buffalo, elephant, leopard and rhino) is the rhino - there have not been any in the park for years. There is no doubt that Ruaha is one of Africa's finest destinations for big cats. The lion concentration here is as high as anywhere we know. A very strong lion population virtually goes hand in hand with healthy buffalo herds, while Ruaha's elephant herds are seriously impressive.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Iringa to Iringa
Via Ruaha NP
Country & park
Tanzania / Ruaha National Park
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
TANAPA Ruaha Cottages Budget cottage inside Ruaha NP – Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included – Day 2-3: All Meals Included - Budget cottage inside Ruaha NP
Meals
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2-3: All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
n/a* USD
$781 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
n/a* USD
$781 USD
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
n/a* USD
$781 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to solo travelers.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour is unavailable for children.
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Route
country
Tanzania
Start
Iringa (Day 1)
Day 1-4
Ruaha NP
End
Iringa (Day 4)
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour uses cottages.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
18
Minimum age of 18 years
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-3
TANAPA Ruaha Cottages Budget cottage inside Ruaha NP – Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included – Day 2-3: All Meals Included
Budget cottage inside Ruaha NP
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2-3: All Meals Included
Day 4
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Iringa | Ruaha Game Drive
Today, you will start with your departure from the hotel in Iringa town at around 8:00 am and head to Ruaha National Park. Upon arrival, you will check in at your accommodation for refreshments and later go for afternoon and sunset game drives to catch up with sights of wildlife species. Later, you will return to your booked accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay. Budget cottage located inside Ruaha NP Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ruaha National Park Stay: TANAPA Ruaha Cottages Budget cottage located inside Ruaha NP Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Ruaha National Park
On this day, you will leave at 6:30 am for a sunrise game drive, with breakfast taken in the bush. After breakfast, you will continue with game drives searching for wild animals in different locations in the park. Expect to spot some predators like lions, cheetahs, large numbers of wild dogs, and numerous animals until lunch break. Enjoy your picnic lunch in the park as you rest, and thereafter, you will continue with the game drive until the evening. Driving along the Great Ruaha River, you can expect to see animals, such as buffaloes, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, impalas, warthogs, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, greater and lesser kudus, sables and roan antelopes, and different birds, plants and reptile species. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Budget cottage located inside Ruaha NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ruaha National Park Stay: TANAPA Ruaha Cottages Budget cottage located inside Ruaha NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Ruaha National Park
After breakfast, you will head out for a morning game drive in the park, watching the wild dogs and other animals. You will return for lunch and have some rest as you wait for your afternoon game drive. You can also have a night game drive (with additional charges), giving you chances to spot several predators. You will overnight at your booked accommodation. Budget cottage located inside Ruaha NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ruaha National Park Stay: TANAPA Ruaha Cottages Budget cottage located inside Ruaha NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Ruaha | Iringa
Lions live here in large prides, often numbering over twenty individuals! Leopards and cheetahs love hunting on the open plains, while many smaller species are equally at home here – serval, caracal, civet, genet and banded wildcat. Cheetahs are remarkably common, making seeing the three main cat species very likely – something rare in Africa nowadays. Other mammals also thrive in Ruaha in abundance. The park’s elephant herds are absolutely humongous! Buffalo are plentiful too, as are zebra, giraffe, hippopotamus and an exciting assortment of antelope species such as roan, sable, eland, impala, gazelle, reedbuck, hartebeest, klipspringer – and the largest population of greater kudu in all of East Africa! Predators, besides the cats, include black-backed jackal, spotted hyena and (less common) striped hyena. The park is also an important area for wild dog, hosting over a hundred dogs at last count. You will be dropped off in Iringa. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ruaha National Park Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Roundtrip airport transfer
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Iringa
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to/from Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR - Check price) in Dar es Salaam
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Destiny Explorers
4.8 operator rating
147 reviews
Our focus is on tailor-made tours with a responsible approach, personalized and enriching experiences for the traveler while also benefiting the indigenous people, wildlife, and conservation efforts of the country. We actively support the community and grass roots projects where possible. A number of projects have been undertaken with our guests and corporate groups over the years for instance tree-planting, entrepreneurship studies to youth AND school fee support to the vulnerable children etc.
Office In
Tanzania
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2023)
Member Of
TATO & TTB
Tour Types
Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Tanzania
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Amazing
We went on a week safari with Destiny Explorers in Tanzania back in August. This was the best experience we’ve ever had. The guide was super nice and explained to us a lot of things about the animals, their culture, etc. We went to some different national parks and were able to see the big five! The roads are long, but it’s worth every single km. About the accomodation, this company has a really good price compared to others and the hotels/lodges were fantastic every day. Clean, nice and the people there was really caring. You can’t miss sleeping in a camp inside the Serengeti!
Claudia · Spain
A fantastic plan for a trip of a lifetime!
We had an amazing time on our 10-day safari with Destiny Explorers. From the initial quote until our trip commenced, Issa was quick to respond to any questions or requests we had. Our guide Nico greeted us with a warm smile that rarely left his face as he expertly drove us to all that we wanted to see, all while educating us on the wildlife and cultures we were experiencing for the first time. We’ve travelled a lot on a modest budget, and all of our lodgings either met expectations or far exceeded them. We would 100% book this again and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Destiny Explorers to handle your once-in-a-lifetime Tanzanian adventure!
Siri · United States
Excellent and Reliable Trip in Tanzania
We had an excellent experience with Destiny Explorers during our day trip from Moshi to Arusha and back to Kilimanjaro International Airport. The communication was clear, the timing precise, and the driver was professional, polite, and dependable throughout the journey. Everything went smoothly and exactly as planned, making it a service I would confidently recommend to anyone visiting Tanzania.
Yizhou · China
ABOVE OUR EXPECTATIONS!
We went on a 4-day tour to: Lake Manyara, Central Serengeti, Ngongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park. First of all, the communication beforehand with Destiny Explores went very good, they had a quick response time, were flexible in thinking along and anticipated quickly to give you a secure feeling. Secondly, the driver Hussain - he is a amazing person and he was our walking Tanzanian Google. His experience in the field is just tremendous he knew so much about the nature, animals, vegetation, tribes etc.. Therefore we learned so much about Tanzania due to his knowledge. One day another car in the mountains was having issues and Hussain was there to help them, this shows his character as a great human-being. May God bless him and his family. Amen. Furthermore, the lodges were we stayed: Foresight Eco and Tukaone Serengeti Camp were clean, good food, wifi and very very friendly people. Hence, I can highly recommend Destiny Explores they will give you a truly beautiful experience. No doubt!
Jowie · Tanzania
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour is unavailable for children.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request changes to this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
TANAPA Ruaha Cottages Budget cottage inside Ruaha NP – Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included – Day 2-3: All Meals Included - Budget cottage inside Ruaha NP. Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2-3: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Iringa
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Destiny Explorers, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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