November 2027 · Southern Tanzania
Map and Itinerary of the Nyerere and Ruaha Photographic Safari
This Nyerere and Ruaha safari itinerary shows the fly-in route through Southern Tanzania,
including the main stages, the camps used and links to the dedicated pages about the wildlife
and photographic value of both parks.
The journey begins in Dar es Salaam, continues to Nyerere National Park and the Rufiji River area,
then proceeds by internal flight to Ruaha National Park before returning by air to Dar es Salaam.
This supporting page provides a clear overview of the route, its main stages and the essential links
for the November 2027 Nyerere and Ruaha photographic safari.
The route combines two very different photographic environments: the water, reflections and river wildlife
of Nyerere with Ruaha's baobabs, predators, elephants and drier wilderness landscapes.
Map of the Nyerere and Ruaha photographic safari: flight from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere,
stay in the Rufiji River area, internal flight to Ruaha and the final return flight
to Dar es Salaam.
The photographic safari route
Departure · Internal Flight
Dar es Salaam → Nyerere National Park
Flight from Dar es Salaam to the Rufiji River area, the gateway to Nyerere National Park.
01 · Nyerere Base
Rufiji River Camp
A camp on the Rufiji River: water, reflections, hippos, crocodiles, birds and a distinctive river atmosphere.
Wildlife · Nyerere
Animals and Birds of Nyerere National Park
Elephants, hippos, crocodiles, predators, waterbirds, fish eagles, kingfishers and photography along the Rufiji.
Internal Flight
Nyerere National Park → Ruaha National Park
Air connection from the Rufiji area to Ruaha, where the photographic character changes completely.
02 · Ruaha Base
Ruaha River Lodge
A lodge in Ruaha National Park: baobabs, elephants, predators, dry landscapes and African light.
Wildlife · Ruaha
Animals and Birds of Ruaha National Park
Elephants, lions, leopards, African wild dogs, raptors, giraffes, antelopes, baobabs and expansive wilderness scenes.
Final Transfer · Internal Flight
Ruaha National Park → Dar es Salaam
Return flight from Ruaha to Dar es Salaam at the end of the Southern Tanzania photographic safari.
Photographic Guide
Nyerere and Ruaha Wildlife: two parks, two photographic perspectives
A photographic comparison of the two environments: water and reflections in Nyerere, baobabs and wilderness in Ruaha.
Complete Safari
Safari programme, dates, price and information
Visit the main Nyerere and Ruaha photographic safari page for the complete itinerary, inclusions and enquiry details.
Would you like to follow this photographic itinerary through Southern Tanzania?
The Nyerere and Ruaha safari is a fly-in journey designed for guests who want more time in the field,
a small group, photographic guidance and two very different environments: the waters of the Rufiji River
and Ruaha's wilderness.
