7-Day Budget Safari in Ruaha, Mikumi & Udzungwa N Parks

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

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

Upon arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport or your hotel in Dar es Salaam, you’ll be warmly welcomed by a representative from Obag Safari & Beach. From there, you’ll embark on a scenic drive to Mikumi National Park, where your adventure begins.

Upon reaching the park, you’ll enjoy your first taste of the wild with an en-route game drive as you head toward your lodge.
You’ll spend the night at Tan Swiss Lodge, preparing for a full day of safari exploration ahead.

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

WildebeestCommon

LionOccasional

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HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Tan-Swiss Lodge

• Budget lodge located outside Mikumi NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Mikumi National Park

Early morning after breakfast, you will depart to Mikumi National Park which is an unspoilt paradise and is best known for its buffalo herds. The park’s vegetation is diverse, ranging from savannah and open areas. On your exploration of the park, you may see giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalos, elephants, and if you are lucky; lions hunting. After lunch and an extensive game drive, you will head for your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Mikumi National Park

Accommodation:

Tan-Swiss Lodge

• Budget lodge located outside Mikumi NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Mikumi to Ruaha National Park

Early morning after breakfast, you will depart for Ruaha National Park. The Ruaha is spectacular. It is famous for a high population of lions which allows for excellent sightings of other wildlife. The Ruaha is one of Tanzania’s famous national parks because of its different attractions. Its climate and vegetation have remained largely untouched for millions of years. While the Ruaha boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for its annual migration. Vast numbers of buffaloes accompanied by other numbers of animals move, constantly seeking fresh grazing. After lunch and an extensive game drive, you will head for our campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
You will spend 2 nights inside this incredible 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

CheetahRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

TANAPA Ruaha Cottages

• Budget cottage located inside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ruaha to Iringa Town

Early morning after breakfast, you will continue with your en-route drive inside the Ruaha National Park before you depart to Udzungwa Mountain National Park. When you first see Udzungwa Waterfalls, it looks like a forgotten paradise cold and quiet. You'll proceed with the journey and enjoy the view with a super jeep.
On arrival at your accommodation in the late evening, you will have our dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Udzungwa Falls Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Udzungwa Mountains

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Udzungwa Mountains and Waterfalls Exploration

After breakfast, you will proceed with hiking into the mountain with packed lunch boxes for a full day trip. You'll enjoy swimming in cold water at Sanje Waterfalls. After lunch and extensive hiking inside the park, you will head for your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Udzungwa Falls Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Udzungwa Mountains

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Udzungwa Mountain to Dar es Salaam

Early morning after breakfast, you will depart for Dar es Salaam. On your last day, you will drive straight to either the airport, hotel, or ferry for drop off.

Main Destination:

Dar Es Salaam (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.