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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Transfer from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park for Game Drives

Transfer from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park for Game Drives

Our driver will pick you up you from your hotel in Dar es Salaam at around 5:30 am and drive to Mikumi National Park. After reaching there, you will have lunch and then do some game drives until sunset. You will then get back at Camp Bastian Mikumi for dinner, sleep and preparation for the next day's schedule.

Main Destination:
Mikumi National Park
Best Time To Visit Late June to October (Animals are attracted to the waterholes)
High Season June to October
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Mikumi NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
LionOccasional
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HippoOccasional
HyenaRare
Accommodation:
Camp Bastian Mikumi
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Transfer from Mikumi to Ruaha National Park

Transfer from Mikumi to Ruaha National Park

On this day early in the morning, you will have breakfast and then prepare for your transfer at around 7:30 am from Mikumi National Park to Ruaha National Park. Here you will view other animals and tourist attractions. You will have your accommodation at Ruaha Top Hill Lodge located outside the park.

Main Destination:
Ruaha National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season June to October (Ruaha is rarely crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Rains are very rare)

Wildlife in Ruaha NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LionOccasional
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LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Ruaha Hilltop Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruaha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Game Drive at Ruaha National Park

Game Drive at Ruaha National Park

After breakfast in the morning, our driver will pick you up and drive to Ruaha National Park for the full-day game drive. In the afternoon, you will get a packed lunch and some time to rest then continue with the game until sunset. You will then get back at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge for dinner, sleep and preparation for the next day's schedule.

Main Destination:
Ruaha National Park
Accommodation:
Ruaha Hilltop Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruaha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Game Drive at Ruaha National Park

Game Drive at Ruaha National Park

On this day after breakfast in the morning, our driver will pick you up and drive into Ruaha National Park for a second full-day game drive in different routes from the previous day. In the afternoon, you will get a packed lunch and time to rest then continue with the game until sunset. You will be back at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge for dinner, sleep and preparation for the next day's schedule.

Main Destination:
Ruaha National Park
Accommodation:
Ruaha Hilltop Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruaha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Isimila Stone Age Visit & Transfer from Ruaha to Morogoro

Isimila Stone Age Visit & Transfer from Ruaha to Morogoro

After an early breakfast, depart from Ruaha National Park and begin your journey towards Morogoro. Enjoy a scenic drive through rural landscapes, local villages, and rolling hills of southern Tanzania.

Along the way, stop at the historic Isimila Stone Age Site, one of the most important archaeological sites in East Africa. Take a guided walk through the dramatic sandstone pillars and learn about early human history, including ancient tools discovered in the area dating back thousands of years.

After the visit, continue your drive to Morogoro with a lunch stop en route. Arrive in the late afternoon and check in at your lodge or hotel for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Isimila Stone Age Site (Highlight)
Accommodation:
Morogoro Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Morogoro (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Transfer from Morogoro to Nyerere National Park + Boat Safari

Transfer from Morogoro to Nyerere National Park + Boat Safari

Early in the morning, our driver will pick you up you from your hotel in Morogoro and drive to Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park). On the way, you will get to see various villages. After arriving at Selous Game Reserve, you will get to rest. In the evening, you will do a boat safari at the biggest river called Rufiji River to see crocodiles, hippos and other more.

Main Destination:
Nyerere National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Easiest wildlife viewing)
High Season June to October (The main tourist area gets crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Nyerere NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeAbundant
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
Show more
HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Selous Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Early Morning Bush Walk (Outside Park) & Game Drive in Nyerere National Park

Early Morning Bush Walk (Outside Park) & Game Drive in Nyerere National Park

Start your day early with a guided bush walk outside the boundaries of Nyerere National Park, accompanied by a professional guide. This experience allows you to explore the natural surroundings on foot, learning about plants, animal tracks, birdlife, and local ecosystems in a peaceful setting.

After the walking experience, return to your lodge for breakfast.

Later, enter Nyerere National Park for an exciting game drive. Explore diverse habitats including open plains, miombo woodlands, and areas along the Rufiji River. You may spot elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and many other wildlife species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park or return to the lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive.

Return to your camp or lodge in the late afternoon for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Main Destination:
Nyerere National Park
Accommodation:
Selous Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Departure from Nyerere National Park – Flight to Zanzibar or Drive to Dar es Salaam

Departure from Nyerere National Park – Flight to Zanzibar or Drive to Dar es Salaam

After breakfast, depart from Nyerere National Park and transfer to the airstrip or begin your road journey.

For guests flying, you will take a scheduled flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel or onward destination.

Alternatively, you may choose to drive back to Dar es Salaam, enjoying scenic views of the countryside along the way. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.

This marks the end of your unforgettable safari experience.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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