Spotted Hyena Fly-in Safari: Summary
Spotted hyena safari in a nutshell
This fly-in safari includes two contrasting camps within two of southern Tanzania’s spectacularly diverse wildlife havens. Each camp offers a high standard of comfort from different styles of accommodation, boasting beautiful views over Nyerere National Park's Rufiji and Ruaha’s Ifuguru rivers.
Sand Rivers Camp is renowned as one of the best safari camps in Nyerere National Park. Here, guests will benefit from a classic, luxurious design and enjoy exclusivity from a particularly wild and remote part of the reserve. After returning from the available drives, bush walks and boating trips, guests may also observe the local wildlife and spectacular range of birds from the comfort of a marshland hide or opt for a night of fly-camping.
Kigelia then offers an authentically traditional tented safari, where full game drives are available to explore the expansive open plains and rolling hills of Ruaha. With dramatic scenery, varied wildlife and considerably fewer camps than most national parks, Ruaha’s safari experience is one to remember.
Polarised in style, both camps are run by the same supplier, renowned for its excellent-quality guiding. Guests will enjoy a consistency in comfort from two contrasting camps, each situated in wonderfully remote and wild locations and may also benefit from seasonal long-stay discounts. This is a perfect safari for those seeking first-rate guiding, a range in scenery and wildlife and a multitude of activities.
At a glance
| Starts: | Dar es Salaam International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 nights | Sand Rivers Camp - Nyerere National Park, Tanzania | Full Board |
| 3 nights | Kigelia Camp - Ruaha National Park, Tanzania | Full Board |
| Ends: | Dar es Salaam International Airport |
Sand Rivers Camp
Nyerere National Park, Tanzania
Kigelia Camp
Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Highlights
Our thoughts on five of the top experiences of this Spotted Hyena Fly-in Safari.
- Taking a dip in the hot springs of Lake Tagalala
- Watching for 400+ bird species from a marshland hide
- Learning from top-quality guides during bush walks
- Experiencing the bush by night during moonlit drives
- Counting the numbers in Ruaha's large lion prides
Activities
Some activities which can be included in the Spotted Hyena Fly-in Safari: talk to us about those which interest you.
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat trip
Fishing
Fly-camping
Guided walking safari
Hot air ballooning
Night drive
Key species to see on the Spotted Hyena Fly-in Safari
Based on our travellers' observations, we’ve estimated the likelihood of seeing these species during the Spotted Hyena Fly-in Safari. Click on the animals and our wildlife surveys page for more info.
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Side-trips whilst on this safari
We may be able to build in some of these optional excursions from the Spotted Hyena Fly-in Safari. Talk to us: they’re usually best arranged when you book.
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.
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