Ruaha National Park has several historical and cultural sites. The Ruaha is celebrated as ‘the country of the valiant Chief Kwawa people’ who fought the German attack at the end of the 19th century. The Ruaha has a large river system that is not only one of the park’s attractions but also a watershed supporting the environment. The Great Ruaha River, the Mzombe River, the Mdonya River, the Mwagusi River, and the Jongomero River are some of the key rivers of Ruaha National Park.
Tour Features
| Budget Tour: | This tour includes budget camping and lodges. |
| Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private Tour: | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
| Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age not required: | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 |
TANAPA Cottages
Ruaha National Park |
Lunch & Dinner Included |
| 2 |
Ruaha National Park |
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1DRIVE FROM IRINGA TO RUAHA NATIONAL PARK - GO FOR A GAME DRI
Early morning after finishing a breakfast in Iringa, you will be transferred to Ruaha National Park, approximately a 2 - 3 hours journey. On your arrival arrival, will check in at your accommodation property have a hot lunch. Later in the afternoon, you will go for a game viewing at the park. Ruaha is renowned for its diverse wildlife and abundant bird species, offering a beautiful and exciting exploration of its various areas. After finishing the game drive, you will return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay inside the park at TANAPA Bandas (Meal Plan : HB).
Main Destination: Ruaha National Park
Accommodation: TANAPA Cottages,
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included
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2GO FOR A MORNING GAME DRIVE - LATER DRIVE BACK TO IRINGA
This is the end of the tour, early morning after a breakfast we depart again to the park for a morning game drive with your guide, enjoy the game viewing take pictures for your memories, later you will be transferred to Iringa, makes an end of our 2days tour. (Meal Plans : HB).
Main Destination: Ruaha National Park
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Important to Know
- This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flightfrom/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| Aug 16 2025 to Aug 31 2026 | $660 | $408 | $324 | $282 | $257 |
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Gecko Adventure Tanzania
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Offices In :
Tanzania -
Size :
10 -
Member Of :
4 -
Tour Types :
we personalize our safaris according to our customers’ tastes and needs. Gecko combines luxury, style, service, and auth -
Destinations :
Tanzania - Gecko Adventure is a Tanzanian safari specialist and tour operator, offering a full service for arranging and booking safaris, hotel bookings, mountain climbing expeditions, transfers, meet & greet, visa assistance and beach holidays throughout Tanzania. We are proud to offer our clients financial protection through our TATO (Tanzania Association of Tour Operators) membership. It runs operations locally out of its office in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania and representatives in Zanzibar and Arusha.
| Budget Tour: | This tour includes budget camping and lodges. |
| Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private Tour: | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
| Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age not required: | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 |
TANAPA Cottages,
Ruaha National Park |
Lunch & Dinner Included |
| 2 |
,
Ruaha National Park |
-
1DRIVE FROM IRINGA TO RUAHA NATIONAL PARK - GO FOR A GAME DRI
Early morning after finishing a breakfast in Iringa, you will be transferred to Ruaha National Park, approximately a 2 - 3 hours journey. On your arrival arrival, will check in at your accommodation property have a hot lunch. Later in the afternoon, you will go for a game viewing at the park. Ruaha is renowned for its diverse wildlife and abundant bird species, offering a beautiful and exciting exploration of its various areas. After finishing the game drive, you will return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay inside the park at TANAPA Bandas (Meal Plan : HB).
Main Destination: Ruaha National Park
Accommodation: TANAPA Cottages, ,
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included
-
2GO FOR A MORNING GAME DRIVE - LATER DRIVE BACK TO IRINGA
This is the end of the tour, early morning after a breakfast we depart again to the park for a morning game drive with your guide, enjoy the game viewing take pictures for your memories, later you will be transferred to Iringa, makes an end of our 2days tour. (Meal Plans : HB).
Main Destination: Ruaha National Park
Includes & Excludes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of 56 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| Aug 16 2025 to Aug 31 2026 | $660 | $408 | $324 | $282 | $257 |
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Gecko Adventure Tanzania
-
Offices In :
Tanzania -
Size :
10 -
Member Of :
4 -
Tour Types :
we personalize our safaris according to our customers’ tastes and needs. Gecko combines luxury, style, service, and auth -
Destinations :
Tanzania - Gecko Adventure is a Tanzanian safari specialist and tour operator, offering a full service for arranging and booking safaris, hotel bookings, mountain climbing expeditions, transfers, meet & greet, visa assistance and beach holidays throughout Tanzania. We are proud to offer our clients financial protection through our TATO (Tanzania Association of Tour Operators) membership. It runs operations locally out of its office in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania and representatives in Zanzibar and Arusha.
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