7 Day Safari - Ruaha and Katavi

Detailed Itineraries

Day 1 Tuesday
Flight to Ruaha National Park – welcome at the airstrip and transfer to Ruaha River lodge
Game drive in open sided 4x4 which may be shared with other camp residents.
Dinner overnight Ruaha River Lodge

Day 2 Wednesday
Morning and afternoon Game viewing in Ruaha National Park
Dinner overnight Ruaha River Lodge

Ruaha River Lodge: occupies a unique and privileged position set around a series of rocky kopjes in a bend of the Great Ruaha River, blending seamlessly into its surroundings and affording views up and down the river.  Game is drawn to the river from the neighbouring hills and visitors can witness the great wildlife dramas unfold from the comfort and protection of their self contained natural stone and thatch 'banda'. The Lodge is hosted by Peter and Sarah Fox who after a couple of decades living in Ruaha have an unparalleled knowledge of the park.

Day 3 Thursday
Shared charter flight* to Katavi National Park
Welcome at the airstrip and transfer to Katavi Wildlife Camp
Game drive in open sided 4x4 which may be shared with other camp residents
Dinner and Overnight Katavi Wildlife Camp

Day 4-5-6 Friday-Saturday-Sunday
Safari activities in Katavi , game viewing, optional game walk .
An early morning  game drive before the dawn is perfect to start the day and spot the predators

Day 7  Monday
Shared charter flight to Dar es Salaam or Arusha

Katavi wilderness camp is very exclusive and located in the best game area so that you can watch the daily movements of game between food and water and witness the drama unfold before you. The tents are luxurious in size and furnishings, and are cunningly set back in amongst the trees that line the floodplain, providing both shade and camouflage in the prime game viewing area of the park, where the wildlife will be totally unaware of your presence.

*Shared charter flight (luggage allowance is strictly 15 kg in soft bags)