Tanzania · RUAHA SAFARIS

The 11 Best Ruaha Safaris in Tanzania

11 tours  ·  from $436 a head

This is the shortlist you would hand a friend flying in: 11 ruaha safaris worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

8 Days Safari to Mikumi, Ruaha & Udzungwa Mountains - Day 2: A full day among Mikumi’s giraffes and elephants
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8 Days Safari to Mikumi, Ruaha & Udzungwa Mountains

1.8 Days Safari to Mikumi, Ruaha & Udzungwa Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $1,995Our pick

Review this 8-day Tanzania safari through Mikumi, Ruaha, and Udzungwa, with wildlife, waterfalls, mountain views, meals, and practical planning advice.

“Such an amazing and unforgettable experience to Tanzania. We did the less traveled southern circuit and are so thrilled to have been part of such an amazing experience.”

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5-Day Mikumi & Ruaha Tanzania Wildlife Lodge Safari - Day one: Mikumi’s first game drive
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5-Day Mikumi & Ruaha Tanzania Wildlife Lodge Safari

2.5-Day Mikumi & Ruaha Tanzania Wildlife Lodge Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $1,700

Review of a 5-day Mikumi and Ruaha lodge safari from Dar es Salaam, with game drives, walking safari, Isimila, costs, tips, and practical advice.

“We spent a lot of time researching for a perfect safari operator with knowledge and experience of Ruaha and Mikumi and we could not have found a better operator. Right from the moment we started talking to Amos it was clear that we had foRead more”

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6 Days Safari to Udzungwa Mountain NP, Ruaha NP and Mikumi NP - Day 2: Forest trails and Sanje Waterfall
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6 Days Safari to Udzungwa Mountain NP, Ruaha NP and Mikumi NP

3.6 Days Safari to Udzungwa Mountain NP, Ruaha NP and Mikumi NP

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $1,656

Review of a six-day Tanzania safari through Udzungwa, Ruaha, and Mikumi, with mountain trekking, walking safaris, wildlife drives, and practical tips.

“My experience with African Pangolin Safaris as solo traveler was great! Mansur and all the staff are very kind, lovely and helpful with everyone, with great knowledge of Safaris in Tanzania! My best experience ever!!”

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1-Day Ruaha National Park - Along the Ruaha River and beneath old baobabs
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1-Day Ruaha National Park

4.1-Day Ruaha National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $435Best value

Review this 10-hour private safari from Iringa to Ruaha National Park, with baobabs, wildlife, lunch, water, and hotel pickup.

“We actually took an overnight trip to Ruaha. It is rainy season here, so we weren't overly optimistic about what we would see. However, our guide Mikel provided an experience we will never forget. I particularly wanted to see one of the big catsRead more”

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8 Days Safari to Mikumi NP, Ruaha NP and Nyerere NP + Isimila Stone Age Site - Day 2: A half-day in Mikumi, then a long transfer
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8 Days Safari to Mikumi NP, Ruaha NP and Nyerere NP + Isimila Stone Age Site

10 Days Mikumi Ruaha Selous Experience - Why this southern Tanzania route is worth considering
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10 Days Mikumi Ruaha Selous Experience

6.10 Days Mikumi Ruaha Selous Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $4,538

Review of a 10-day private safari from Dar es Salaam through Mikumi, Ruaha, and Selous, with wildlife, costs, itinerary, and practical tips.

“We spent 10 days in 4 locations and each camp was wonderful. Our guide was Francis and he was exceptional. It’s clear that he is working his passion. He seemed to know just where the game was and how long to be patient. We saw an amaRead more”

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5 Days Ruaha National Park Safari - Day 2: A full day searching for predators and elephants
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5 Days Ruaha National Park Safari

7.5 Days Ruaha National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,555

Review of a 5-day Ruaha safari with elephant sightings, walking safari, meals, 4x4 transport, and practical value advice.

“We booked a 5 day Ruaha Safari and had the best week ever! Our guide Nyemo did an amazing job. He showed us all the animals soooo close and told us everything about them. How they live, what they eat, how they behave, about their naturRead more”

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4 days / 3 Nights safari to Ruaha National park - Day 2: Ruaha’s full-day wildlife outing
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4 days / 3 Nights safari to Ruaha National park

8.4 days / 3 Nights safari to Ruaha National park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $2,200

Review of a 4-day Ruaha safari from Iringa, with game drives, a river walk, park lodging, wildlife, pricing, and practical booking advice.

“An amazing safari experience. We saw multiple lions the first day and lots of other beautiful animals throughout our stay. The park is beautiful, the staff at Kitonga were very friendly - our driver and guide gave us fantastic drives, they had good Read more”

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10 days Safari to Nyerere NP, Ruaha NP, Udzungwa NP and Mikumi NP + Isimila Site - Day 2: A full game drive in Selous
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10 days Safari to Nyerere NP, Ruaha NP, Udzungwa NP and Mikumi NP + Isimila Site

9.10 days Safari to Nyerere NP, Ruaha NP, Udzungwa NP and Mikumi NP + Isimila Site

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $2,898

Review of a 10-day southern Tanzania safari to Nyerere, Ruaha, Udzungwa, Mikumi and Isimila, with wildlife, walking and cultural visits.

“We had a very good time this safari! We had an amazing guide who was interacting with us and the environment. He could tell a lot of things about the different species of animals, plants and other cultural facts! I would definitely go again to the north side with the same guide: Mansoor. Thank you so much for making this a trip to remember for the rest of my life!”

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Ruaha National Park And Mikumi National Park Budget Safari 6 Days 5 Nights - Day 6: A final Mikumi game drive, then Dar es Salaam
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Ruaha National Park And Mikumi National Park Budget Safari 6 Days 5 Nights

10.Ruaha National Park And Mikumi National Park Budget Safari 6 Days 5 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $1,950

Review of a six-day budget safari from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi and Ruaha, with private guiding, wildlife drives, meals, lodging, and practical tips.

“Thanks to Safari Partners for everythings, Edouard our guide was just amazing. We was lucky to see all we hope to see: Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Girafa, Hippopos, Zebra.. So the Safari was increadible. The View all the daylong was just nice, Read more”

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2 Days Ruaha National park - A long first day among river, woodland, and savanna
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2 Days Ruaha National park

11.2 Days Ruaha National park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $450

Review of a 2-day Ruaha safari from Iringa, with private transport, park fees, overnight bandas, wildlife, price, and practical booking advice.

“We had a great safari in Tanzania that we booked through Zepisa African Safaris. There was no way we'd have thought of the incredible Ruaha without Nyemo's help. He was the only safari expert that actually listened to what we wanted and whilst not the cheapest we were very happy with the results.”

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