Each day presents a new adventure. Morning game drives bring encounters with Ruaha’s diverse wildlife, from majestic lions to elusive leopards. Afternoons are spent visiting Hehe villages, where you can engage with local communities, learn about traditional crafts, and participate in cultural ceremonies. Evenings are marked by bush meals under the stars, where the sounds of the wild create a symphony that lulls you into a peaceful slumber
Overview
Venture into the heart of southern Tanzania on a six-day journey that combines the untamed beauty of Ruaha National Park with the rich cultural heritage of the Hehe people. This safari offers a unique blend of wildlife exploration and cultural immersion, providing a holistic experience that touches the soul.
- Morning: Arrive at Chogela Safari Camp via scheduled flight to Msembe Airstrip or by road from Iringa (approximately 92 km).
- Afternoon: Check-in and settle into your tented accommodation.
- Evening: Enjoy a sundowner at the camp's bar overlooking the park.
- Overnight: Stay at Chogela Safari Camp
- Morning: Depart early for a full-day game drive in Ruaha National Park, exploring areas like the Great Ruaha River and Usangu Wetlands.
- Midday: Picnic lunch in the park.
- Afternoon: Continue the game drive, with opportunities to spot elephants, lions, leopards, and various bird species.
- Evening: Return to Chogela Safari Camp for dinner.
- Overnight: Stay at Chogela Safari Camp.
- Morning: Visit a nearby Hehe village to learn about their traditions, crafts, and daily life.
- Afternoon: Transfer to Ruaha Hilltop Lodge, located near the park's entrance.
- Evening: Check-in and enjoy dinner at the lodge.
- Overnight: Stay at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge.
- Morning: Early morning game drive in the park, focusing on predator-prey interactions.
- Afternoon: Return to the lodge for lunch.
- Evening: Optional night game drive to observe nocturnal wildlife.
- Overnight: Stay at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge.
- Morning: Visit the Kalenga Museum to learn about the history of Chief Mkwawa and the Hehe people.
- Afternoon: Transfer to a lodge in Iringa for overnight stay.
- Evening: Explore Iringa's local markets and enjoy a cultural dinner.
- Overnight: Stay at a lodge in Iringa.
- Morning: Depending on your departure time, you may have the opportunity to visit local attractions or relax in Iringa.
- Afternoon: Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Dar es Salaam.
When she reached the first hills of the Italic Mountains, she had a last view back on the skyline of her hometown Bookmarksgrove, the headline of Alphabet Village and the subline of her own road, the Line Lane. Pityful a rethoric question ran over her cheek.
The Trip Cost Includes
- All park fees, meals, accommodations, game drives, walking safari, Isimila tour
The Trip Cost Excludes
- International flights, tips, personal expenses
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will to, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, hot water facility could be free at lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during off season.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
