*Optional Extra
*Optional Extra
Upon landing at Dar es Salaam Airport, a representative from Foxes Safari Camps will greet you with a warm welcome.
You’ll be escorted to the Southern Sun Hotel for an overnight stay. Whether you choose to relax or explore the city, your Tanzanian adventure is just beginning!
1 Night bed and breakfast accommodation
After breakfast, transfer back to the airport to catch your flight to Ruaha National Park.
Flight No. 01 – Departure: 10:30 | Arrival: 12:55
(Times may vary depending on flight scheduling.)
Upon arrival, a guide from Ruaha River Lodge will meet you at the airstrip and take you to the lodge, assisting with check-in and welcoming you to the wild charm of central Tanzania.
As Tanzania’s second-largest national park, Ruaha is a remarkable and diverse ecosystem located in the centre of the country. It lies at the ecological crossroads where East and Southern African species converge, creating a rich mix of wildlife with over 530 bird species, 1,400 plant varieties, and a vast array of mammals. The Great Ruaha River, the park’s only permanent water source, attracts life in abundance.
Game drives in Ruaha follow scenic routes over granite kopjes—favoured by Greater kudu, Roan antelope, and elephants—and along riverbanks and open plains, where you might spot cheetah, jackals, warthogs, bat-eared foxes, and Tanzania’s largest lion population, famed for their unusual hunting of giraffe.
Above the escarpment, the more elusive Sable Antelope roam, rewarding adventurous travellers. The park also boasts a well-developed road network, offering plenty of variety for morning and afternoon drives.
Back at camp, the wildlife never feels far away—elephants, antelope and other animals often pass in front of your veranda on their way to drink from the river. Wind down with an afternoon game drive to the hippo pool and enjoy sundowners as the African sun sets over the plains.
Game Drive Options:
Early Morning Game Drive – Depart at 06:30 with a picnic breakfast, return at 11:30
Morning Game Drive – Depart after breakfast at 08:30, return in time for lunch
Afternoon Game Drive – Depart at 16:00, return at dusk for sundowners
Full-Day Game Drive – Depart at 08:30 with a picnic lunch, return at 16:00 for afternoon tea
Each drive offers a different perspective of Ruaha’s diverse terrain, from rocky kopjes and baobab valleys to wide, open plains and the wildlife-rich riverbanks. Whether you’re tracking lion prides, spotting kudu, or simply enjoying the stillness of the bush, your time here is sure to be filled with extraordinary moments.
Walking with the Maasai:
For something a little different, take a leisurely 2km walk around camp with our Maasai escorts, who will share their deep knowledge of the surrounding flora, fauna, and traditional uses of natural resources. This immersive walk offers a cultural insight and a chance to connect more closely with the landscape around you.
There’s also the opportunity to experience hot air ballooning over Ruaha, offering a breathtaking perspective of the park at sunrise. The flight is followed by a scenic bush breakfast served in the heart of the wilderness.
This activity operates seasonally from July to October and must be booked in advance. A supplementary fee applies.
You can also opt for private game drives, which provide the flexibility of your own exclusive vehicle and guide. These drives can be arranged to suit your schedule, with departure times available anytime between 06:30 and 18:00.
Please note that private game drives must be booked in advance and are subject to a supplementary fee.
Ruaha National Park to Katavi National Park
Flight No. SAL05 – Departure: 07:00| Arrival: 08:40 Mondays and Thursdays only
(Times may vary slightly depending on the day’s flight schedule.)
At the airstrip, a guide from Katavi Wildlife Camp will be waiting to greet you and take you on a scenic game drive through the park, ending with check-in at camp. That afternoon, set out on your first proper safari adventure in Katavi, returning at dusk to enjoy a refreshing shower and sundowners around the campfire.
Katavi National Park is one of Africa’s most remote and untouched wilderness areas, offering an authentic safari experience far from the crowds. Located in western Tanzania, the park is renowned for its vast floodplains, seasonal lakes, and exceptional concentrations of wildlife.
The highlights of Katavi include enormous herds of buffalo, large prides of lion, abundant elephant populations, and some of Africa’s most spectacular gatherings of hippo and crocodile during the dry season. With few visitors and outstanding game viewing, Katavi provides a rare opportunity to experience the raw beauty and solitude of one of Tanzania’s last great wilderness frontiers.
Safari Options Include:
Morning Game Drive
Set off after breakfast and return in time for lunch.
Full-Day Game Drive
Spend the entire day exploring with a picnic lunch and afternoon tea upon return.
Afternoon Game Drive
Perfect for catching the golden light and predators on the move.
You can also opt for private game drives, which provide the flexibility of your own exclusive vehicle and guide. These drives can be arranged to suit your schedule, with departure times available anytime between 06:30 and 18:00.
Please note that private game drives must be booked in advance and are subject to a supplementary fee.
Special occasion? book a private bush breakfast or sundowner in a secluded location, with your own butler, chef and laid out table. Breakfast is cooked to order with all the trimmings.
After breakfast, head to the airstrip for your flight back to Dar es Salaam.
If landing in Dar a member of our team will help transfer you to Terminal 3 for your international flight.
If landing in Zanzibar or Mafia the local ground handlers will take over.
Flight No. 06 – Departure: 10:00 | Arrival: 17:00
(Times may vary slightly depending on the flight schedule.)