RUAHA NATIONAL PARK – SOUTHERN CIRCUIT – 14 DAYS SAFARI

Safari Overview
Ruaha National Park was gazetted in earl 50’s covering an area of 10300 kmsq, the main reason was
to protect Miombo woodland. Miombo are very technical; they are characterized by two different
species of trees (Julbernardia and Brachystegia) Miombo in-housing different type of wildlife. The
park extended in terms of size to conserve and protect main water catchment site of Ruaha to insure
sustainable water flow for the wildlife and serves as water catchment of the great ruaha river from
drying.
Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Iringa –Ruaha National Park
Morning after breakfast at the hotel depart for a drive to Ruaha National Park, the drive will take almost
2 hours and half or more depending on what to be found on the way. Check in and set up the camp and
get ready for hot lunch, after lunch little leisure then depart for the evening game drive in the
magnificent Ruaha National Park. Ruaha is rich with lots of different animals eg; antelopes, giraffes,
Buffaloes, Lions, Leopard, Elephants, Cheetah and lots more to be offered.
Day 2: Game Drive in Ruaha
Early morning breakfast then leave for the full day game drive, lunch will be served in the picnics site
in the park. After lunch proceed with game drive until evening time then drive back to the camp for
dinner and overnight. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge
Day 3: Adventure Walking in Ruaha
Early morning cup of tea and coffee then depart for walking safari which will take 3 to 4 hours. This
activity is one of the most fascinating adventure trip which provides a life experience being close to
the animals and learning more about small things that you can’t see during game drives. Delicious bush
breakfast stop to be served immediately after the walking safari. After breakfast drive to the camp for
leisure, lunch to be served at the camp. Evening game drive which will be of three hour. Dinner and
overnight at Lodge
Day 4: The Early Morning and evening game drive
Early morning game drive starting at 0630 until 0930 breakfast to served en route then after breakfast
proceeds with game drive until lunch time. Hot lunch to be served at the camp after lunch enjoy an
afternoon leisure then depart for evening game drive with magnificent sunset. Dinner and overnight at
the lodge
Day 5: Trekking on the Kilimatonge hill
After breakfast depart for the Kimilamatonge Hill trekking which will take up to 3 hours then proceed
with game drive with box lunches which will be served in the picnic sites. After
lunch proceed with game drive until the evening time. Dinner and overnight at the camp
Day 6-13: Venture in different part of Ruaha National Park
Early morning game drives with breakfast box which will be served in the park, after breakfast proceed
with game drive until lunch time where you will return back to the camp for lunch. After lunch you
will enjoy the afternoon leisure before evening game drive which will be till sunset.
Day 14: Ruaha National park –Iringa
You will wake up in Ruaha National Park and enjoy your last sunrise game drive before turning to
camp for breakfast. You will then departure for another game drive with lunch in the bush and an
amazing safari experience until sunset. On this day you will focus on the things you missed the previous
days. At the end of the afternoon you will exit the park and head to Iringa where you will have dinner
and your overnight stay at a lodge booked for you.