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Nyerere & Ruaha Photographic Safari 2026

Group size

Maximum 4 guests

Safari Date

November 15 - 22,  2026
This exclusive 7-day fly-in photographic safari in Southern Tanzania combines two of Africa’s most spectacular wilderness areas: Nyerere National Park and Ruaha National Park.
Price without discount5,800 $

Why this route works so well for photography

Nyerere and Ruaha complement each other exceptionally well. Nyerere brings water, reflections, floodplains, birdlife, and a quieter visual mood.

Ruaha adds granite, baobabs, dust, dramatic light, and some of Tanzania’s most exciting predator and elephant encounters. The result is a short safari with real variety rather than more of the same.

Safari highlights

  • Two major ecosystems in one week
  • Fly-in logistics to maximise time in the field
  • Small group and photographer-friendly pace
  • River, floodplain, savannah, baobab, and dry-country scenery
  • Strong opportunities for elephants, predators, birds, and atmosphere

Route overview

You fly from Dar es Salaam into Nyerere National Park, where the first part of the safari focuses on riverine habitats, open floodplains, and diverse wildlife along one of East Africa’s great wilderness systems.
A bush flight then links directly to Ruaha National Park, where the scenery becomes drier, more rugged, and more dramatic. This change of environment is one of the great strengths of the journey.

Who this safari is for

This departure is ideal for photographers and wildlife lovers who want a compact but high-quality Southern Tanzania experience. It works for experienced photographers, but also for travellers who mainly want stronger images, more time at sightings, and a more thoughtful safari rhythm.

Itinerary

What is included

  • Private vehicle
  • Photographer Gabriel
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Two shared game activities in an open vehicle/on foot with a guide per night (walking, game drives, boating)
  • Domestic Flights
  • Airstrip Transfers
  • Tea and Coffee
  • Laundry
  • Park and Concession fees

What is not included

  • international flights
  • gratuities
  • anything not mentioned as included

Prices

  • Rates are based on currently published park fees,taxes and reserve fees and USD exchange rate.
    Should these be increased by TANAPA or Wildlife Dept this increase will be added to the cost.
  • For indication only, today a flight from Europe to Tanzania is approximately 800 USD/person (economy)


Ask for the full program

If this route matches your style of travel, send a short enquiry and I will share the detailed itinerary, accommodation concept, and booking terms.

Gallery

Beautiful lanscape can be observed in Nyerere National Park during a private photographic safari

Beautiful lanscape can be observed in Nyerere National Park during a private photographic safari

Hippo can be observed in Nyerere National Park during a private photographic safari

Nyerere photographic safari Tanzania hippo Rufiji River

Crocodile can be observed in Nyerere National Park during a private photographic safari

Nyerere photographic safari Tanzania crocodile Rufiji River

Brown-hooded kingfisher can be observed in Nyerere National Park during a private photographic safari

 Brown-hooded kingfisher can be observed in Nyerere National Park during a private photographic safari

Kingfisher can be observed in Nyerere National Park during a private photographic safari

Kingfisher can be observed in Nyerere National Park during a private photographic safari

Buffalo can be observed in Nyerere National Park during a private photographic safari

Buffalo can be observed in Nyerere National Park during a private photographic safari

Beautiful lanscape can be observed in Nyerere National Park during a private photographic safari

Beautiful lanscape can be observed in Nyerere National Park during a private photographic safari

Crocodile can be observed in Nyerere National Park during a private photographic safari

Crocodile can be observed in Nyerere National Park during a private photographic safari

Crocodile can be observed in Nyerere National Park during a private photographic safari

Nyerere photographic safari Tanzania crocodile Rufiji River

Heron can be observed in Nyerere National Park during a private photographic safari

Heron can be observed in Nyerere National Park during a private photographic safari

Bunstorch can be observed in Nyerere National Park during a private photographic safari

 Bunstorch can be observed in Nyerere National Park during a private photographic safari

Hippo can be observed in Nyerere National Park during a private photographic safari

Hippo can be observed in Nyerere National Park during a private photographic safari

Beautiful lanscape can be observed in Ruaha National Park during a private photographic safari

Beautiful lanscape can be observed in Ruaha National Park during a private photographic safari

Nice baobab can be observed in Ruaha National Park during a private photographic safari

Nice baobab can be observed in Ruaha National Park during a private photographic safari

Monkey can be observed in Ruaha National Park during a private photographic safari

Monkey can be observed in Ruaha National Park during a private photographic safari

Lion can be observed in Ruaha National Park during a private photographic safari

Lion can be observed in Ruaha National Park during a private photographic safari

Lion can be observed in Ruaha National Park during a private photographic safari

Lion can be observed in Ruaha National Park during a private photographic safari

Lizard can be observed in Ruaha National Park during a private photographic safari

Lizard can be observed in Ruaha National Park during a private photographic safari

Giraffe can be observed in Ruaha National Park during a private photographic safari

Giraffe can be observed in Ruaha National Park during a private photographic safari

Buffalo can be observed in Ruaha National Park during a private photographic safari

Buffalo can be observed in Ruaha National Park during a private photographic safari

Nice baobab can be observed in Ruaha National Park during a private photographic safari

Nice baobab can be observed in Ruaha National Park during a private photographic safari

Elephant can be observed in Ruaha National Park during a private photographic safari

Elephant can be observed in Ruaha National Park during a private photographic safari

Elephant can be observed in Ruaha National Park during a private photographic safari

Elephant can be observed in Ruaha National Park during a private photographic safari

Zebra can be observed in Ruaha National Park during a private photographic safari

Zebra can be observed in Ruaha National Park during a private photographic safari

Hippo can be observed in Ruaha National Park during a private photographic safari

Hippo can be observed in Ruaha National Park during a private photographic safari

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