DAY1: Welcome to Ruaha National Park! You will be met by our Driver-Guide at the Airstrip and after a brief Introduction, proceed to the Camp for Lunch. Relax after Lunch until 1600 hrs, when you will be collected for your game viewing activity following the Great Ruaha River until we reach the Mkwawa Springs, named after Chief Mkwawa who once resided here and was famous for fighting the Germans, where we will stop for sundowner drinks before returning to camp. This stretch of the Park is very beautiful with spectacular bio diversity producing an impressive array of animal and bird life. Expect to see Elephants, antelope, lion, and if you are lucky wild dog. We will return to Asanja Ruaha late afternoon when you can refresh before dinner.

 

Dinner and Overnight at the ASANJA RUAHA

DAY2: On the North East of the National Park is an area called Usangu, which was incorporated into the National Park only in 2008, for a full day with packed lunch box and an area called Maji Moto. After visiting this unique wetland plain, where you will have the chance to see the many water birds that frequent the swamps, we will proceed towards the Hippo and Crocodile infested Pool.
Competition for space and water is fierce during the dry season and fights between hippos and crocodiles are frequent. Expect to see baby hippo defended by the adults from attack from crocodiles. A beautifully appointed private lunch picnic spot will be found by your driver guide, probably overlooking a scenic or animal favourite resting area during the midday sun. After lunch we will continue to skirt the Great Ruaha River, which during the dry season becomes a dry river bed and is where most animals congregate to the water pools dug by elephants and other animals. Here you will have the chance to look out for the rare Roan Antelope and Sable the Park is known for. A picturesque spot will be found by your driver guide for sundowner drinks and snacks before your return to the Asanja Ruaha late afternoon.

 

Bush Dinner and Overnight at the ASANJA RUAHA

DAY3: Start the day off with a game activity of your choice, either a game walk or early morning game drive. Your driver guide will try to find any animals you have yet to spot and will continue to take you to any spots there have been predator kills and the chance to see the lions gorging themselves or defending their kill from hyena and jackals. A bush breakfast has been prepared in a secret location for you to enjoy your surroundings and all the Park has to offer. Return to camp for a relaxing Spa treatment or dip in your private pool before lunch. Relax around camp until 16:00 hrs when you have the chance of another game viewing activity or just relax in the camp…the choice is yours.
Tomorrow is another adventure filled day.

 

Dinner and Overnight at the ASANJA RUAHA

DAY4: Another full day in the Park along the Great Ruaha river, making our way to a secret location where a Pop up Camp has been organized for you to enjoy “Asanja Under The Stars”. A picnic lunch will be provided at a scenic picnic spot en route and you will have another chance to try and see any animals that have eluded you! You will arrive at the secret location in time for a well earned Gin &
Tonic with ice and a dedicated Team from Asanja to attend to all your needs.

 

Amazing Bush Dinner and Overnight at the ASANJA UNDER THE STARS

DAY5: Leopards are the order for today! We depart with picnic lunch for another full day in the Park making our way to an area called
Kilimatonga Hill, which follows the Mwagusi sand river. Here with luck, we should see leopard amongst the rocky outcrops resting from the heat of the day. After a picnic lunch in another spectacular setting we will continue to gently wind our way back looking for Greater Kudu, Roan Antelope and those illusive wild dogs. Your driver guide will pull from his repertoire of beautiful sundowner spots; another outstanding resting stop to enjoy the magnificent Sunsets Ruaha is famed for. Make your way back to Asanja Ruaha full of your daytime bird and wildlife sightings and ready to share with other guests or staff. Take the opportunity to take a dip in your private plunge pool or visit the Pop Up Spa for a relaxing massage before pre dinner drinks.

 

Bush Dinner and Overnight at the ASANJA RUAHA

DAY6: Start the day off with a game activity of your choice, either a game walk or early morning game drive. Your driver guide will try to find any animals you have yet to spot and will continue to take you to any spots there have been predator kills and the chance to see the lions gorging themselves or defending their kill from hyena and jackals. Return to camp for breakfast and afterwards a relaxing Spa treatment or dip in your private pool before lunch. Relax around camp until 16:00 hrs when you have the chance of another game viewing activity or just relax in the camp…the choice is yours.

 

Dinner and Overnight at the ASANJA RUAHA

DAY7: After Breakfast at the Camp, you will be transferred to the Airstrip to board your flight to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar

ASANJA 6 NIGHTS RUAHA SAFARI QUOTE