Join our Southern Fam Trip to Ruaha, Nyerere and Mikumi.
- Tim Henshall
- Apr 1
- 3 min read

Get to know the South!
Working with KiliFair 2025, we've created a post-event fam trip which enables you to see highlights of Ruaha, Nyerere and Mikumi.......a region of Tanzania that's truly in the spotlight and growing in importance, by the day.
Get a glimpse of Ruaha >>>
See what's in Nyerere >>>
TRAVEL DATES:
4th June 2025 – 15th June 2025
KEY TRAVEL DATES:
Arrival: Arusha – 5th June 2025
Departure: Make onward arrangements from – 15th or 17th June 2025
ITINERARY:
4th June – Fly LHR/JRO (Partner Airline of your choice)
5th June – Arrive and afternoon relax. Accommodation: Arusha Hotel (TBA)
6th June – Full Day at Karibu Kili Fair. Accommodation: Arusha Hotel (TBA)
7th June – Excursion to Arusha National Park. Accommodation: Hatari Lodge
8th June – Fly ARU/DAR (09:25–11:25), Charter flight DAR/Ruaha. Accommodation: Foxes Ruaha River Lodge
9th June – Site Inspection – Asila Jibale Ridge. Accommodation: Ikuka
10th June – Site Inspection – Nomad Kigelia. Accommodation: Mwagusi Safari Camp
11th June – Balloon Safari, Fly Ruaha - Mikumi. Accommodation: Vuma Hills
12th June – Site Inspection – Stanley’s Kopje, Fly Mikumi/Nyerere. Accommodation: Foxes Rufiji River Lodge
13th June – Site Inspections. Accommodation: Asilia Roho Ya Selous
14th June – Site Inspection and Lunch – Selous Impala Camp. Accommodation: Selous Kulinda Camp
15th June – Fly Nyerere – Dar
or
OPTIONAL ADD-ON:
Sun 15th June – Fly Nyerere - Dar, Fly to Lazy Lagoon
Mon 16th June – Activities at Lazy Lagoon
Tues 17th June – Morning drive back to Dar and onward for own arrangements - DAR/JRO - LHR onwards (Airline for own arrangements)
COSTING:
£1,700 per person
Please note that flights for this fam trip are to be arranged individually. We have explored the possibility of securing agent rates with select airlines; however, we've been advised that it is more beneficial for agents with ATOL to book directly with their airline partners.
COST INCLUDES:
Flights from Arusha to Dar es Salaam
Charter flight from Dar es Salaam to Ruaha
Flight from Ruaha to Mukumi
Flight from Mukumi to Nyerere
Flight from Nyerere to Dar es Salaam
Accommodation is included (some camps and lodges may require shared occupancy due to room availability)
All game activities, meals, and airstrip transfers
Park and concession fees (covered by TANAPA by arrangement with Kili Fair/TZUK)
COST EXCLUDES:
International flights
Flying Doctor cover
All drinks (when not included and at specific camps, where they would need to be paid for in cash)
OPTIONAL ADD ON COSTS:
Serengeti Balloon Safari in Ruaha – £120 per person (weather permitting)
Lazy Lagoon – £100 per person
GETTING TO TANZANIA
This trip has been carefully planned to explore Southern Tanzania, including Arusha, Ruaha, Mukumi, and Nyerere. Flights for this trip must be arranged individually.
Whilst we have explored securing agent rates with select airlines, we have been advised that it is more beneficial for agents to book directly with their preferred airline partners for better pricing and flexibility.
Arrival is scheduled for 4th June 2025 in Arusha.
Departure should be arranged from 15th June 2025 onwards.

TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE
There are only limited spaces available. To secure a place, a deposit of £300 is required along with the following details:
Name as per passport, passport details
Dietary requirements and any medical conditions
Contact number and email
Next of kin contact details
International flight details (including dates if arriving earlier or staying later).
If you have any questions regarding logistics or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Contact Tessa Bott on 0777 619 1177 or via info@tsessabe.com
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