Jackal Fly-in Safari: Day-by-day
More detailed information of what each day entails, and the various places you’ll stay on the Jackal Fly-in Safari. Everything we do is completely tailor-made so while this is an idea which works well, we’ll always design an itinerary just for you.
Starts: Dar es Salaam International Airport
After collecting your luggage, you’ll be met by a local representative for the five-minute shuttle transfer to the Domestic Terminal.
Dar to Ruaha by light aircraft & 4WD
From Dar's Domestic Terminal, board a light aircraft for Ruaha, heading west across the Uluguru Mountains and landing at Msembe Airstrip after around 2½ hours. You'll be met by a guide from Ikuka for the 4WD game drive to camp, taking about 45–90 minutes depending on wildlife spotted en route.
Ikuka Safari Camp
Built high on the escarpment in Tanzania’s Ruaha National Park, the upmarket Ikuka Safari Camp has commanding views of the park throughout the entire property. Located about a 20-minute drive from the best game-viewing areas in the park, used by several of Ruaha’s camps, Ikuka stands out for its unique location.
Built high on the escarpment in Tanzania’s Ruaha National Park, the upmarket Ikuka Safari Camp has commanding views of the park throughout the entire property. Located about a 20-minute drive from the best game-viewing areas in the park, used by several of Ruaha’s camps, Ikuka stands out for its unique location.
"Luxury lodge"
Mr & Mrs HfromScotlandArrived 8 Nov 2019, 4 nights
We are always excited to see new owner-run camps open, and we think Ikuka is an excellent addition to this remote corner of Africa. It offers something quite special in Ruaha in terms of its elevated location. See our full report on Ikuka
Activities
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Guided walking safari
Hot air ballooning
Ruaha to Nyerere National Park by light aircraft & 4WD
Leaving Ikuka, enjoy a leisurely 45-minute game drive to the airstrip before boarding your light aircraft for Nyerere National Park. The 1½-hour flight gives you plenty of time to observe the changing landscape below before landing at Beho Beho's own airstrip, just a stone's throw from the camp itself.
Beho Beho
Beho Beho has a unique location in the Nyerere National Park – high on a hill in an area dotted with baobab trees. Indeed, the name Beho Beho means ‘breeze’, which is apt given its airy location. Its site was first used as early as 1972, and it’s not only one of the reserve’s first camps, but also one of the few camps in the Nyerere National Park (previously known as the Selous Game Reserve) that is set away from the river or one of the lakeshores. In 2004 the camp was rebuilt using locally sourced materials and it regularly undergoes a complete refurbishment.
Beho Beho has a unique location in the Nyerere National Park – high on a hill in an area dotted with baobab trees. Indeed, the name Beho Beho means ‘breeze’, which is apt given its airy location. Its site was first used as early as 1972, and it’s not only one of the reserve’s first camps, but also one of the few camps in the Nyerere National Park (previously known as the Selous Game Reserve) that is set away from the river or one of the lakeshores. In 2004 the camp was rebuilt using locally sourced materials and it regularly undergoes a complete refurbishment.
"Everything about our stay at Beho Beho was absolutely first class"
J&BfromWirralArrived 5 Nov 2019, 4 nights
Since it opened, Beho Beho has set very high standards. This is one of the very best camps we know anywhere in Africa. While it’s smart and luxurious, the welcome here is always warm and the mood is friendly, not pretentious. The food is outstanding, like dining out at a very good restaurant at every meal. Most importantly, the guiding is first-class, delivered by individuals who know their subject inside out and for the most part have perfected the art of passing it on to guests across the whole spectrum of safari experience, from first-time safari-goers to those who come back again and again. And despite these very high, self-imposed standards, Beho Beho still manages to exceed expectations. The only downsides are that it isn't on a riverbank or lakeshore (the defining appeal of many camps in Nyerere National Park) and the relatively high price tag, although this can be offset by long-stay reductions: the minimum stay in any case is 3 nights. See our full report on Beho Beho
Activities
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat trip
Fishing
Guided walking safari
Shared transfer: Flight, Vehicle
With Beho Beho's own airstrip (dubbed "Beho Beho International"!) so close to camp, you'll usually have time for a morning activity before boarding your light aircraft. The 45-minute flights heads over the northern reaches of Nyerere National Park before continuing north-east to land on the coast at Dar es Salaam.
Ends: Dar es Salaam International Airport
On arrival at the Domestic Terminal, you’ll be escorted to a shuttle for the International Terminal, taking just five minutes.
Experiences you can add to this trip.
Optional extra day-trips and excursions possible whilst staying at lodges on this trip. These are usually best arranged in advance so talk to us.
Balloon Safari over Ruaha
Three hours - one hour flight
Varied and scenically stunning, Ruaha National Park features rolling hills, woodlands, open plains and two wide meandering rivers: the Ruaha and the Mwagusi. What better way to view it than from the air, at sunrise? A balloon safari offers just this, the landscape unfolding below your basket as you float almost silently above.
More about Ballooning in Ruaha