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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park & Maasai Activities

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park & Maasai Activities

Pick up from your City Hotel or from the Airport and drive to Mikumi National Park in southern Tanzania.
On arrival at the park, you will visit the Maasai Boma and learn more about the Maasai culture. You'll also experience the places where they live, their traditions, and their customs. After the safari, head back to your camp to prepare for the following day's activities.

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:
Vuma Hills Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Mikumi NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Mikumi National Park

Mikumi National Park

After breakfast, you will head out to Mikumi National Park. You'll have a full day of game viewing and experience the wonderful wildlife including animals like lion, eland, and buffalo that are found here. The Mikumi floodplain is the main feature of the park and borders the mountain ranges. In the afternoon, you will have time for lunch and rest before continuing with the game drive. In the evening, you will return to the camp.

Main Destination:
Mikumi National Park
Accommodation:
Vuma Hills Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Mikumi NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Mikumi to Ruaha National Park

Mikumi to Ruaha National Park

After a delectable breakfast, we set off with our packed lunches to begin the drive to Ruaha National Park. The large Ruaha River, which empties into the park's southernmost region, gave the area its name. You will be on the voyage for several hours, and in addition to it being exciting, you will get the chance to observe a lot of creatures and capture some amazing pictures to keep in your memories.

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 River Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Ruaha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4-5

Ruaha National Park

Ruaha National Park

Take a full day to enjoy nature, wildlife, birds, and the best experiences in Ruaha National Park on game drives. Tanzania's largest national park, Ruaha, may require two full days to fully explore and leave unforgettable memories. The park is home to more than 571 different bird species. Hornbills are one of the resident species. A lot of migratory birds also stop through the area. Predators including very huge lion pride and the critically endangered wild dog can be seen there easily. Along with its remarkable nature appeal and few luxurious campgrounds, the mighty Ruaha is also widely known for its abundance of elephants and several antelope species.

Main Destination:
Ruaha National Park
Accommodation:
Ruaha River Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Ruaha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Ruaha National Park to Mikumi National Park

Ruaha National Park to Mikumi National Park

After breakfast, our driver will pick you up and take you to Isimila Stone Age. Here, you do various activities by walking to see the stone age and other attractions. Later, you will start on your journey to Vuma Hill Camp at Mikumi National Park.

The Isimila Stone Age site is one of the important archaeological sites in Tanzania. It is located along the highway to Mbeya, just 20 kilometers from Iringa town.

Main Destination:
Mikumi National Park
Accommodation:
Vuma Hills Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Mikumi NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Mikumi National Park to Nyerere National Park

Mikumi National Park to Nyerere National Park

After an early breakfast at the Camp, your guide will pick you up and begin the trip to Nyerere National Park. You will have the time of your life riding a boat on the Rufiji River. You will have the best time of your life riding a boat on the Rufiji River. The experience here is completely different from gaming drives.
As you take a boat ride you will be able to watch elephants bathing or crossing the river you will also observe the herds of animals making their way to the river to drink. Fish eagles, herons, Egyptian geese, storks, bee-eaters, and kingfishers abound in this birdwatcher's paradise.
After all the day excursions your guide will drive you for Dinner & Overnight at Rufiji River Camp.

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:
Rufiji River Camp
  • Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Nyerere NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 8-9

Nyerere National Park

Nyerere National Park

After breakfast, we will go on a full-day game drive from 7:30 am until the evening in Nyerere National Park (formerly known as Selous Game Reserve) Today, you will get to enjoy various tourist attractions like spotting animals including elephant, zebra, giraffe, antelope and many more. You will also see birds and landscape scenery with varied topography including wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest, and higher ground with vast views of far-off mountains.

In the afternoon, you will have your packed lunch and some time to rest. You then continue with the game drive until the evening when you will return at the Camp.

Main Destination:
Nyerere National Park
Accommodation:
Rufiji River Camp
  • Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Nyerere NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 10

Nyerere National Park to Dar es Salaam

Nyerere National Park to Dar es Salaam

After a delectable breakfast, take part in an early morning game drive before we return to the Dar es Salaam airport to say goodbye and wish you an unforgettable experience. Never forget to mention "you're always welcome back" as you depart.

Main Destination:
Dar Es Salaam (City)
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.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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