Experience a 10-day fly-in adventure combining the wild beauty of Ruaha National Park with the tranquil beaches of Mafia Island. Enjoy remote bush experiences, abundant wildlife, and a relaxing Indian Ocean escape in one seamless journey.
Experience a 10-day fly-in adventure combining the wild beauty of Ruaha National Park with the tranquil beaches of Mafia Island. Enjoy remote bush experiences, abundant wildlife, and a relaxing Indian Ocean escape in one seamless journey.
This exclusive fly-in safari blends untamed wilderness with coastal serenity. Discover the vast landscapes and rich wildlife of Ruaha National Park, home to large elephant herds and iconic predators, before flying to Mafia Island for a peaceful beach retreat with coral reefs and turquoise waters. The highlights of this tour include:
Dar es Salaam (Google Map)
Based on the Scheduled Flight Time
When embarking on a 10-day Safari and Mafia adventure in Tanzania, you can expect a mix of thrilling wildlife experiences and serene beach relaxation. Here’s what you can look forward to:
Arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) in Dar Es Salam where you will meet your guide who will help you with the arrival formalities and accompany you to your hotel where you can work off the fatigue of the long flight.
Accommodation: Hotel Slipway
Meals & Drinks
Check-out from Hotel Slipway. You will be escorted to catch your flight to Iringa according to your flight schedule. Once in Iringa, you can enjoy a small walk around the town to continue towards an active farm. On the way, you will stop to admire an amazing site made of erosion which is dated back to the Stone Age time.
A visit to Isimila Stone Age Site
The Isimila Stone Age Site is a remarkable archaeological site dating back to the Middle Pleistocene era, located in the Iringa District of Tanzania. The site features an extensive collection of Acheulean tools, including hand axes, cleavers, and scrapers. Discovered in the late 1950s, the site also features fossilized remains of ancient mammals, such as an extinct hippopotamus. Visitors can explore the scenic canyons, view the impressive rock formations, learn about the site’s history at the on-site museum, and go on a guided tour of the site.
Accommodation: The Old Farm Kisolanza
Meals & Drinks
After breakfast, take a 2 h 50 min (136 km) towards Ruaha National Park. At the entrance to the Park, you will complete the formalities relating to permits to then be able to immerse yourself in an enchanting panorama. The lodge guide, who is waiting for you on board a car suitable for safaris, will accompany you to the camp.
You will find yourself inside a natural and uncontaminated habitat, populated by wild animals: Elephants, Giraffes, Lions, Leopards, Hippos, Antelopes, and many others no less admirable than their bigger brothers, including thousands of species of birds.
The camp staff will be waiting for you to give you a warm welcome and all the information necessary to help you appreciate this exciting experience to be lived in complete safety. If conditions permit, you would also have the opportunity to enjoy a fantastic dinner under the stars.
Accommodation: Mwagusi Safari Camp
Meals & Drinks
After a wake-up call at dawn, you will leave to explore other areas of the park. Ruaha National Park extends in the central-southern part of the country and is considered a pristine ecosystem. At 13,000 square kilometers, it is the third largest nature reserve in Tanzania and yet one of the least known areas.
Accommodation: Mwagusi Safari Camp
Meals & Drinks
A day dedicated to a safari that will drive to different areas of this huge park. Safaris in Ruaha offers intense experiences. Around 1,600 species of plants grow here, a decidedly significant number compared to other parks in the country. The landscape and vegetation vary continuously: from giant baobabs to acacias, from mountainous and hilly landscapes to endless, expanses of plains crossed by several rivers (Mwagusi, Mdonya, Jongomero, Great Ruaha).
Accommodation: Mwagusi Safari Camp
Meals & Drinks
After breakfast, you will be escorted to the airstrip where you can catch your flight to Dar es Salaam and continue toward Mafia Island. Mafia is known as a pearl of the Indian Ocean, famous for fishing and diving. Marine life is very abundant with many fish and corals thanks to the protection of the Marine Park (Mafia Island Marine Park).
About Utende
Situated just off the coast of Tanzania, in the heart of the Mafia Island Marine Park on Mafia Island, Utende serves as an excellent base from which to explore the scenic surroundings. The shores of Utende Beach boast white sand lapped by crystalline turquoise waters. Visitors can relax on pristine beaches, soak up the laid-back island-style atmosphere, and enjoy world-class snorkeling through abundant coral reefs. Other popular activities include: deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, and hiking. Don’t miss the opportunity to spot a variety of marine life in the protected waters surrounding the island including whale sharks, humpback whales, sea turtles, and even dugongs.
Accommodation: Mafia Basecamp Lodge
Meals & Drinks
Relax on the Mafia beach, surrounded by a dream sea and unspoiled nature.
Activities: Sea, beach, and relaxation.
Mafia is known as a pearl of the Indian Ocean, famous for fishing and diving. Marine life is very abundant with many fish and corals thanks to the protection of the Marine Park (Mafia Island Marine Park).
Accommodation: Mafia Basecamp Lodge
Meals & Drinks
After breakfast, enjoy the last hours of relaxation on the beach and then transfer to the Mafia airport from where we fly to Dar Es Salaam. Transfer to the international airport.
Accommodation: Mafia Basecamp Lodge
Meals & Drinks
Experience the wild heart of Tanzania on a shared 1-Day Nyerere National Park Safari from Zanzibar! This ultimate quick escape begins with a comfortable scenic flight across the ocean to the legendary Selous ecosystem, one of Africa’s largest and most diverse wildlife sanctuaries. Upon arrival, you’ll embark on an exhilarating game drive with an expert guide, giving you the chance to spot massive herds of elephants, lions, giraffes, and hippos thriving in their natural habitat. The day is fully inclusive, culminating in a delicious bush lunch surrounded by raw African beauty, offering a complete, unforgettable safari experience in a single day.
Experience the essence of Tanzania’s wilderness with our exclusive 24-hour camping safari inside Nyerere National Park (formerly part of Selous Game Reserve). Enjoy a convenient afternoon flight directly from Zanzibar, placing you at the heart of Africa’s most iconic landscapes. Engage in expertly guided game drives across expansive plains, observing wildlife in their natural environment, and spend the night in a genuine bush campsite beneath the stars.
From the unique sounds of the wild at night to the breathtaking sunrise vistas, this immersive adventure offers you a rare opportunity to connect with nature at close range. It’s not just another safari, it’s a truly memorable experience that delivers authentic, up-close encounters with Tanzania’s remarkable wildlife.