Tour Overview
Over 7 days, this LuiTours itinerary follows Dar es salaam, Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve), and Ruaha National Park. The programme combines guided game drives and scheduled flight sectors; travel by 4x4 Toyota land Cruiser; accommodation in Lodges & Camps. Arrival is arranged via Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA), with departure from Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA).
Destinations: Dar es salaam - Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve) - Ruaha National Park
Dar es salaam
Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve)
Ruaha National Park
Daily Itinerary
Fly from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere – Evening Game Drive
Main focus: Flight + evening game drive. Your guide introduces the plan for Fly from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere - Evening Game Drive before the day’s travel or activity gets under way. Nyerere’s Rufiji River system, lakes and miombo woodland support a rich southern ecosystem. Depending on the planned activity, the guide explores by vehicle, boat or on foot with a ranger; elephants, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles and predators are possible rather than assured.



Full-Day Game Drive in Nyerere National Park
Main focus: Guided full-day game drive. A full day is set aside for Day Game Drive in Nyerere National Park, allowing the experience to unfold without a rushed timetable. Nyerere’s Rufiji River system, lakes and miombo woodland support a rich southern ecosystem. Depending on the planned activity, the guide explores by vehicle, boat or on foot with a ranger; elephants, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles and predators are possible rather than assured. On the 7 Day Photographic Safari to Nyerere & Ruaha Fly-In Experience, this is the main focus of day 2.



Another Day of Wildlife Photography in Nyerere National Park
Main focus: Full guided game drive. You meet the guide at the agreed starting point for Another Day of Wildlife Photography in Nyerere National Park, then begin at a comfortable, unhurried pace. Nyerere’s Rufiji River system, lakes and miombo woodland support a rich southern ecosystem. Depending on the planned activity, the guide explores by vehicle, boat or on foot with a ranger; elephants, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles and predators are possible rather than assured.



Fly to Ruaha National Park – Arrival and Rest
Main focus: Scenic bush flight + leisure at camp. Your journey begins at the agreed airport or meeting point, where the LuiTours team welcomes you and confirms the day’s transfer. The transfer is kept unhurried, with time to notice the first changes in landscape and settle in after the journey. On the 7 Day Photographic Safari to Nyerere & Ruaha Fly-In Experience, this is the main focus of day 4.



Full-Day Game Drive in Ruaha National Park
Main focus: Guided full-day game drive. A full day is set aside for Day Game Drive in Ruaha National Park, allowing the experience to unfold without a rushed timetable. Ruaha is shaped by the Great Ruaha River, baobab country and rocky hills. Elephants, kudu, lions, wild dogs and other wildlife may be present, and the guide uses tracks, water sources and recent ranger information to plan the drive. On the 7 Day Photographic Safari to Nyerere & Ruaha Fly-In Experience, this is the main focus of day 5.



Guided Safari in Ruaha – Morning and Afternoon Drives
Main focus: Game drives in different areas of the park. From Guided Safari in Ruaha, you set out for Morning and Afternoon Drives at a pace suited to the distance and planned activity. Ruaha is shaped by the Great Ruaha River, baobab country and rocky hills. Elephants, kudu, lions, wild dogs and other wildlife may be present, and the guide uses tracks, water sources and recent ranger information to plan the drive.



Fly Back to Dar es Salaam
Main focus: Transfer + return flight. The final travel arrangements begin from the confirmed hotel, lodge or meeting point, with timing built around the scheduled flight or onward transfer. Flight and transfer times shape the schedule, and the ground team coordinates each handover so the journey remains straightforward. On the 7 Day Photographic Safari to Nyerere & Ruaha Fly-In Experience, this is the main focus of day 7.



From Price
Minimum price only, based on 2 people sharing. Final pricing depends on season, availability and requested customizations.
| Package | From Price |
|---|---|
| Published tour package | From $5,920 per person |
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Trip Details
Route
Dar es salaam - Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve) - Ruaha National Park
Best Season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Transportation
4x4 Toyota land Cruiser
Accommodation
Lodges & Camps
Arrival
Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA)
Departure
Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA)
Language
English
Price Basis
From $5,920 per person