Ruaha’s remarkable beauty lies not only in the landscape and its diversity of flora and fauna, or the impressive wildlife, but also in the feeling of having the wilderness all to yourself. With only a handful of visitors at a time, in Tanzania’s second largest national park, this is an exceptional safari experience.
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Ecorating: 3.5
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Sample Itinerary
Arrival in Dar Es Salaam, the capital of Tanzania. You will be picked up at the airport and driven to your hotel for the night.
Wake up early to catch your morning flight out to Ruaha. You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the airport to board your flight to Ruaha. On arrival at Msembe Airstrip you will be met by a Jabali Ridge guide. You will receive a brief introduction to the surrounding area before embarking on a first safari en route to Jabali Ridge. Once you arrive at the camp, you have the opportunity to relax and acclimatize after the flight. In the afternoon you go on a safari in an open safari vehicle. As evening approaches, it’s time to prepare for drinks and dinner or, if pre-booked, the opportunity to look for the nocturnal animals on a night safari. Exciting!
Depending on your preferences, there are a couple of options when it comes to how you want to lay out your day. Walking safaris are a great way to start the day, get out early and explore the environment on the same terms as wild animals. Or morning safari with picnic breakfast, or stay and enjoy delicious breakfast in the camp. Full day safari with picnic lunches, or a relaxed lunch at the camp with an afternoon tour. You can also spend the day at the camp, enjoying spa treatments and relaxing in the pool before heading out on a night safari. A fantastic day.
After breakfast wave goodbye to Ruaha and enjoy the delicious packed lunch from Jabali Ridge as you make your way to Dar es Salaam to continue your onward journey to Zanzibar or perhaps the Seychelles?
Trip details
Eco rating: 3.5
Season: All year round
Airport: Dar Es Salaam (DAR)
Included: Safari, full board, all drinks (except drinks mentioned under excluded), private transfer, domestic flights
Not included: Champagne, cellar wines, premium brand spirits, cocktails and mocktails, activities and excursions not mentioned in the “included” section, travel insurance, visas.
Good to know about Tanzania
Travel Etiquette: To show respect for religion and culture in Zanzibar, we recommend covering your shoulders and knees when visiting Stone Town. When you’re on the beach or on a boat, bikinis and swimsuits work great.
Visa: Most travelers need a visa to visit Tanzania and Zanzibar. This can be arranged at the airport on arrival for a fee of USD 50, or in advance through the Tanzanian Embassy in Sweden or similar in you own country
Time Zone: GMT + 3
Pack: Sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen and a small flashlight.
Local Currency: Tanzanian Shilling
Weather: Weather Tanzania
Mobile network and email: Email and internet access available
Water: Buy bottled water, make sure the bottles end up in the trash.
Safety: Tanzania and Zanzibar is considered a safe place for tourists.
Ecorating: 3.5
This product meets our requirements for Ecorating, a product that is good for humans and the environment.
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This product meets our requirements for Ecorating, a product that is good for humans and the environment.
Jabali Ridge: These camps and lodges are run by an organization – Asilia which is one of the pioneers in the industry. Here we are lucky enough to welcome guests to some of the most special places on earth. Places of fantastic nature with rich wildlife and full of cultural significance. These areas are of exceptional value to all of us living on this planet, now and in the future. With the organization’s presence and through your visit, you can make a lasting positive impact on both nature and local businesses. By generating revenue, we increase opportunities for people to thrive and support efforts that preserve and ultimately expand pristine habitats. The goal is to make a real difference with everything we work with.
They pride themselves on taking a pioneering approach: setting up camps and lodges in areas where tourism has a small footprint and making long-term commitments to these places to thrive. Ultimately, sustainable tourism can transform new areas, turning them into viable and sustainable conservation-based economies, with perpetual revenue for both its people and wildlife protection.
Whether you already have a presence or are exploring opportunities to enter new countries, the key to making an impact is knowing where the biggest challenges are. It starts with assessing the control and management structure, identifying gaps and determining the best way to address the problems that arise. Asilia takes a joint approach and works with local communities, government agencies, voluntary organizations and other businesses to achieve the best possible long-term outcomes for the areas we are committed to. These partnerships allow us to identify where we can make the greatest contribution and impact.
