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)
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