Wildlife Safari in Katavi and Ruaha National Parks

Wildlife Safari in Katavi and Ruaha National Parks

7 nights with Foxes Safari Camps

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Dar Es Salaam
Ruaha River Lodge
Katavi Wildlife Camp

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Included

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Two shared game activities in an open vehicle/on foot with a guide per night (walking, game drives, boating)
Domestic Flights
Airstrip Transfers
Tea and Coffee
Laundry
Park and Concession fees

Not Included

International flights
Gratuities
Items of a personal nature
Travel Insurance

LENGTH: 7 nights / 8 days

DATES:

High Season: 1st Jul - 31 Oct; 24th Dec - 4th Jan

Low Season: 1st Jun - 30th Jun; 1st Nov - 23rd Dec; 5th Jan - 31st May

PRICES FROM: £4,115 per person, based on two people sharing. Single Supplement available on request.

INTERNATIONAL GATEWAY: Dar Es Salaam

Fly-In Safari

With Safari Air Link’s scheduled daily flights between Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Mafia Island before heading onwards to Nyerere, Mikumi, and Ruaha national parks, it is possible to do a safari and beach holiday in Tanzania.

Photography

Both Ruaha and Katavi National Parks provide stunning wildlife and landscapes, perfect for professional and amateur photographers alike.

Unique Wildlife

Ruaha National Park is home to Tanzania’s largest lion populations, endangered African Wild Dog, and 574 bird species. Katavi National Park is home to buffalo, zebra, giraffe and hippo.

Lodge Stays

Spend 3 nights at Ruaha River Lodge in Ruaha National Park and 3 nights at Katavi Wildlife Camp in Katavi National Park.

Overview

Ruaha National Park straddles the convergence zone of southern and eastern African ecosystems, resulting in remarkable biodiversity unlike any other national park in Tanzania. It is home to Tanzania’s largest lion populations, endangered African Wild Dog, and 574 bird species. While Katavi National Park, along Tanzania’s western safari circuit is dubbed the country’s ‘wild west’ for reasons we’ll leave up to your imagination.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 | Arrival

On your arrival at Dar es Salaam Airport, you'll be met and escorted you to your hotel. Whether you'd like to explore the city or get some rest it's up to you, but tomorrow your real Tanzanian adventure begins!

Day 2 | Ruaha National Park

The following morning we'll pick you up from the hotel at 09h00 after breakfast and return to the airport for the Safari Air Link flight to Ruaha River Lodge.

A guide from Ruaha River Lodge will be at the airstrip waiting to greet you and take you on a game drive through the park before helping you check into your room.

In the afternoon you will go out and begin to explore Tanzania's largest national park with a game drive before returning to camp at dusk, just in time to freshen up before drinks around the camp fire.

Ruaha National Park lies in the convergence zone where northern and southern hemisphere birds and mammal species overlap, resulting in an overwhelming number of birds (530 recorded) plants (1400) and a large number of mammal species. The Great Ruaha River is the lifeline of the park as it is its only permanent water source. It is also home to Tanzania's largest populations of lion promising exciting scenes few places in the world can match.

Day 3-4 | Ruaha River Lodge

During your stay at Ruaha River Lodge choose between half-day shared game drives or full-day experiences in Ruaha National Park, with a picnic lunch enabling you to explore further afield in this enormous wilderness.

Early Morning Game Drives

Departing at 06:30 with a picnic breakfast, returning at 11:30

Morning Game Drives

Departing after breakfast at 08:30, returning in time for lunch.

Afternoon Game Drives

Departing at 16:00 and returning at dusk, in time for sundowners.

Full-Day Game Drives

Departing after breakfast at 08:30 with a picnic lunch, returning at 16:00 for afternoon tea.

Exclusive Game Drives are also on offer providing you with flexible use of a private vehicle and guide between 06:30 and 18:00.

Day 5 | Katavi National Park

With an early start to the day, enjoy an early morning game drive to the airstrip for your flight to Katavi National Park.

A Katavi Wildlife Camp guide will be waiting at the airstrip to greet you and take you on a game drive towards the camp for check-in.

Once settled into your room, head out on an afternoon game drive departing at 16:00, arriving back at dusk just in time for sundowners.

Katavi National Park is a truly remote area with vast herds grazing the plains characterizing the park. Shown as ‘Lakes’ on the map, these open expanses become swampy during the long rains, but dry out for 6 months of the year.

The animals here find themselves on an increasingly smaller area as the park dries out which explains the large herds of buffalo, zebra, giraffe and topi - to name a few. The Katuma River shrinks into small pools which becomes home to ever more hippos, resulting in the highest concentrations of hippos found in Tanzania. The dwindling river also exposes the caves that crocs use to store their prey underwater - watching them in these caves is a fascinating experience.

The plains are surrounded by woodland, where predators lie in wait for the return of their prey from the grazing land. With such abundant food sources, the lions are some of the most regal seen in Tanzania.

Day 6-7 | Katavi Wildlife Camp

During your time staying at Katavi Wildlife Camp choose between half-day shared game drives or full-day with picnic lunch promising an action-packed day out in the unscripted Tanzanian bush.