Day Trip Safari: Dar es Salaam → Ruaha National Park
This exclusive one-day fly-in safari from Dar es Salaam efficiently brings you to Ruaha National Park Tanzania’s largest and most remote wilderness area. A short morning flight places you directly at the heart of the park, maximizing your time for comprehensive wildlife viewing. Ruaha is distinguished by its untamed beauty and sizable populations of elephants, lions, leopards, wild dogs, and diverse bird species. Compared to more popular parks, Ruaha offers an authentic, less-crowded safari experience with expansive, open landscapes. Please note: as this is a day excursion, accommodation is not included. However, overnight lodge or camp extensions are available on request.
Day Trip Safari: Dar es Salaam → Ruaha National Park
Your itinerary begins with an early morning hotel transfer in Dar es Salaam, bringing you to Julius Nyerere International Airport for your scheduled flight to Ruaha. Upon arrival, your dedicated safari guide will welcome you and immediately lead you on a morning game drive. Traverse the park’s iconic baobab-dotted plains and the Great Ruaha River—an area renowned for its remarkable elephant and predator populations. Around midday, enjoy a bush lunch in a scenic location or at a park lodge, providing you with a tranquil break amid the wilderness. The afternoon continues with further wildlife viewing opportunities; keep an eye out for giraffes, buffalo, antelopes, and many exotic birds. As the day concludes, you return to the airstrip for your evening flight back to Dar es Salaam, followed by drop-off at your original hotel or the airport.
We handle all logistics, including transfers, accommodations, park fees, and guided tours. Our reviews highlight our reliability, knowledgeable guides, and ability to cater to special needs (e.g., vegan diets). Find out more about us here.
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Email: info@daigletours.com
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Day Trips: From Arusha or Dar es Salaam, visit parks like Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Saadani, or Mikumi.
Multi-Day Adventures: Options include 3-day Saadani or Mkomazi trips, 5-day Usambara Mountains tours, or 7-day Western Tanzania adventures.
Custom Safaris: Tailored to your preferences, including Serengeti’s Great Migration, Zanzibar extensions, or Kilimanjaro treks.
Daigle Tours, a family-owned company since 2010, specialises in customizable safaris across Tanzania’s Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Circuits. Based in Dar es Salaam, we excel in Southern Tanzania’s less-crowded parks like Nyerere and Ruaha. Our exclusive lodge near Nyerere National Park offers unique wildlife experiences. With experienced guides, top-tier vehicles, and personalised service, we ensure a memorable safari.
Daigle Tours is the first choice for the Southern Circuit because:
- We’re based here – Our head office is in Dar es Salaam so we can easily access the best parks in the region, and we know them inside out.
- Exclusive Safari Lodge in Nyerere National Park (formerly known as Selous) – We own and operate a lodge on the border of Nyerere National Park, so you can enjoy the whole Daigle Tours experience when you stay with us there.
- True Experts – We can’t think of any other safari companies of our size who share our vast knowledge of the region. We can’t wait to show you around our homeland.
Day Trip Safari: Dar es Salaam → Ruaha National Park
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: A one-day fly-in safari from Dar es Salaam to Ruaha National Park for a raw, crowd-free wildlife experience in Tanzania’s wild heart.
INCLUSIONS: Park Fees
All Activities (Unless labelled as optional)
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day program)
Drinking Water (On all days)
All Accommodation (during the safari)
One-way Airport Transfer
Professional Driver/Guide
All Transportation (Unless labelled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
EXCLUSIONS: International Flights (From/to home)
Additional Accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping Guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.)
Government Imposed Increase of Taxes and/or Park Fees
* Indicative costs per person
Why Choose Southern Tanzania?
Why Southern Tanzania?
Southern Tanzania is Tanzania’s best-kept secret, offering unrivaled wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and authentic cultural encounters with fewer visitors. Explore Nyerere National Park’s vast wilderness, cruise the rivers of Selous Game Reserve, and connect with local communities—all with the expertise of Daigle Tours, your local safari specialists.
Why Southern Tanzania Stands Out:
