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Barafu Flying Safaris · 8 days · 7 nights

Wild South by Air

Nyerere and Ruaha: boat safaris on the Rufiji River, walking safaris and big lion prides, far from other vehicles. Best reached by air.

Baobabs in Ruaha National Park

Your flights

Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar→Nyerere→Ruaha→Dar es Salaam

Best months: June–October. Many southern camps close during the April–May rains.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    To Nyerere

    Fly from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park, the former Selous.

  2. Days 2–3

    Nyerere

    Boat safari on the Rufiji River and its lakes, walking safari with an armed ranger, and game drives.

  3. Day 4

    To Ruaha

    Fly west to Ruaha, one of Tanzania's great wilderness parks.

  4. Days 5–7

    Ruaha

    Big lion prides, elephants along the Great Ruaha River, greater kudu and wild dog, with few other vehicles in sight.

  5. Day 8

    Fly out

    Fly back to Dar es Salaam for your international flight.

Included

  • All bush flights
  • 7 nights in camps, full board, with shared or private activities
  • Boat and walking safaris
  • Park fees
  • $25 from Barafu to The Little Oasis Foundation

Not included

  • International flights and visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities
  • Premium drinks

Bush flights usually allow 15 kg per person in a soft bag. Read the Fly-In Handbook

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on Tripadvisor from 143 reviews

Read the reviews

“Hard to beat the Barafu Tours Team. Summit trip and safari were superb.”

JBL · Summit and safari

“Our guides were incredible, always putting us and our safety first.”

Katherine L. · Lemosho, 8 days

“I cannot recommend this company enough. An absolutely fantastic experience.”

Carol B. · Lemosho Route

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