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Trail Safari Explorers
9-Day Western Circuit Safari: Ruaha & Katavi
9 Days / 8 Nights – Deep Wilderness Adventure
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Overview
A deep-wilderness pairing of Ruaha's predators and Katavi's remote floodplains over 9 days. Start in Ruaha for three nights of big-cat encounters among baobabs and sand rivers, then continue to Katavi Wildlife Camp for four nights of exclusive game drives and floodplain walks in one of Tanzania's most remote parks.
FAQs
When is the best time?
Dry months (Jun–Oct and Dec–Feb) offer prime wildlife viewing. November, April and May are low season with attractive rates.
What's included?
Private 4×4, professional guide, park fees, full-board on safari, walking safaris, drinking water, and transfers.
Can I customize?
Absolutely. Add Udzungwa Mountains extension (+$215 p.p.), extend to Zanzibar, or adjust accommodations.
Itinerary Route
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive Ruaha
Land in Ruaha National Park and transfer to Ruaha River Lodge. Afternoon at leisure watching elephants along the riverbank.
Ruaha River Lodge
View Details →Ruaha safari time
Spend three nights exploring Ruaha's immense landscapes, focusing on lion prides, kudu, elephants and dramatic scenery.
Ruaha River Lodge
View Details →Transfer to Katavi
Fly or drive to Katavi Wilderness and settle at Katavi Wildlife Camp overlooking the seasonal floodplains.
Katavi Wildlife Camp
View Details →Katavi immersion
Four nights of deep wilderness: enormous buffalo herds, predator tracking and exceptional birding with virtually no other vehicles.
Katavi Wildlife Camp
View Details →Onward travel
After breakfast, transfer by air or road to your next destination.
Seasonal Rates
Low Season
Nov, Apr-May
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High Season
Jun-Oct, Dec-Feb
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Related Activities
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Walking Safari
Guided bush walks to track wildlife on foot.
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional guide
- Park fees
- Full-board on safari
- Walking safaris
- All transfers
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
Ready for Deep Wilderness?
Experience Ruaha and Katavi – Tanzania's wild frontier.
