10-Day Safari in Tanzania's Nyerere, Mikumi and Ruaha

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

Welcome To Tanzania | Transfer To Nyerere National Park | Relaxing/ Optional Sunset Cruise

On arrival in Tanzania, you will be welcomed and picked by our Kubwa Five Safaris guide who will be holding an A4 paper with your name printed on it at Dar es Salaam Airport and be transferred to Nyerere National Park.

On arrival, you will check into your lodge and relax or head out for the optional sunset boat cruise on Rufiji River at 35 USD per person.

Many visitors fall in love with Nyerere National Park the very first time they see it. Perhaps it’s the soulful Rufiji River with its hippos. Or else the palm-fringed lakes where crocodiles wait around the edge for the many
animals – zebra, giraffe, buffalo and wildebeest – who come down here to drink.

This is also the place for you to see lions because Nyerere has more lions than almost any other African park. Elephants, too. If you’re fortunate, you might also see a spotted hyena, leopard or African wild dog.

Dinner and overnight at Selous Mapumziko Lodge.

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

WildebeestCommon

HippoAbundant

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Selous Mapumziko Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Optional Bush Walk (Walking safari) | Full Day Guided Game Drive

After an early morning breakfast, you will embark on an optional bush walk at 20 USD per person with a local
bushman. This gives you an opportunity to experience Nyerere National Park on foot.

After the bush walk, you will spend the rest of the day on game drives in this beautiful park. A full-day game drive in Nyerere National Park offers an exhilarating wildlife experience across vast, untamed landscapes. As you traverse the park’s diverse
ecosystems—rivers, wetlands, woodlands, and savannahs—you may encounter elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, and a wide variety of bird species.

Dinner and overnight at Selous Mapumziko Lodge.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Selous Mapumziko Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Game Drive | Optional Cultural Village Tour At 15 USD Per Person

After breakfast, you will spend the entire day in Nyerere National Park. Pass more time in Nyerere National Park, with its plentiful wildlife and landscapes you won’t find anywhere else.

Another full-day game drive in Nyerere National Park takes you deep into one of Africa’s largest and most remote wilderness areas. From early morning until late afternoon, you'll explore a range of habitats teeming with wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, wild dogs, and abundant birdlife. The Rufiji River adds to the scenery with hippos, crocodiles, and vibrant bird
species. With picnic stops in scenic spots, this immersive safari offers both thrilling sightings and peaceful moments in nature’s untouched beauty.

You will have an optional cultural village tour in the evening so that you get to know more about the local people around Nyerere National Park.

Dinner and overnight at Selous Mapumziko Lodge.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Selous Mapumziko Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning & Afternoon Game Drive In Nyerere National Park | Transfer To Morogoro | Relaxing

After breakfast, you will have an early morning game drive into the afternoon before being driven to Morogoro.

Along the road between Dodoma and Dar es Salaam, Morogoro is a busy provincial city of more than 300,000 people. It offers a glimpse of life beyond Tanzania’s tourist circuit. With good restaurants and places to stay, and facilities from markets to banks for changing money, Morogoro also has everything you need as you pass through. And don’t forget to admire the backdrop of the Uluguru Mountains that rise above the city to the south.

On arrival in Morogoro, you will check-in at your hotel and relax for the rest of the day.

Dinner and overnight at Simbamwenni Lodge.

Main Destination:

Morogoro (City)

Accommodation:

Simbamwenni Lodge

• Budget lodge located near Morogoro (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer To Mikumi National Park | Optional Maasai Boma Visit | Guided Game Drive

After breakfast, you will be driven to Mikumi National Park where on arrival, you will embark on a game drive.

In case you are interested, you will visit the Maasai Village which is an optional activity at USD 15.

You’ll explore Mikumi National Park, nestled away in Tanzania’s Southern Highlands and one of the least known parks in the country. It’s actually Tanzania’s fourth-largest national park, and there’s a good chance that you’ll see giraffes, elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes and crocodiles amid all the baobabs, light woodland and savannah-like plains.

Remember, too, that Mikumi is one of the best places in this region of Africa to see wild dogs. And because far fewer safaris make it out here than they do to other, better-known parks, you’ll enjoy the whole experience in relative peace.

Dinner and overnight at Camp Bastian Mikumi.

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

Show more

HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Camp Bastian Mikumi

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Game Drive | Optional Chizua Waterfall Visit

After breakfast, you will head out for a full day game drive in Mikumi National Park. Spend more time in Mikumi in the shade of baobabs and alongside elephants, lions, leopards, wild dogs and more.

While on the full day game drive there's an optional Chizua Waterfall visit with a local Maasai guide at 30 USD per person.

A full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park offers a rich and rewarding safari experience across open
grasslands and acacia-dotted plains. Often compared to the Serengeti for its landscapes, the park is home to elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, buffaloes, and a variety of antelope species.

With fewer crowds and well-maintained roads, wildlife viewing is easy and frequent. The day allows you to fully absorb the beauty of Mikumi’s natural environment and diverse animal life.

Dinner and overnight at Camp Bastian Mikumi.

Main Destination:

Mikumi National Park

Accommodation:

Camp Bastian Mikumi

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer To Ruaha National Park | Picnic Lunch At Boabab Valley | Evening Game Drive

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Ruaha National Park. Along the way, you will make a stopover for a picnic lunch in Boabab Valley. You will then proceed to Ruaha National Park where you will check into your lodge and then go for an
evening game drive.

Take in everything that Ruaha has to offer – it’s one of Tanzania’s least-visited but most rewarding parks. Ruaha is famous for its big lion prides – the lion population here is one of Africa’s biggest. You can also expect big elephant and buffalo herds, as well as plenty of giraffe, hippo and zebra.

The variety of birds is also incredible, with more than 450 species recorded in the park. Apart from the animals, what many travelers love most about visiting here is the feeling of exploring a true African wilderness that’s one of the most beautiful anywhere on the continent.

Dinner and overnight at Tanapa Ruaha Bandas.

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

Show more

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

CheetahRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

TANAPA Ruaha Bandas

• Budget banda located inside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Optional Guided Walking Safari | Full-Day Game Drive In Ruaha National Park

After breakfast, you will spend an entire day in this beautiful park.

In case you're interested, you will go for an early morning guided walk with an armed ranger at 40 USD per person, so that you can explore the park at a close range.

A full-day game drive in Ruaha National Park offers a truly wild and remote safari experience in Tanzania’s largest national park. Known for its rugged landscapes and dramatic baobab-studded scenery, Ruaha is rich in wildlife, including large herds of elephants, prides of lions, leopards, cheetahs, and rare species like African wild dogs and sable antelope.

The drive takes you across varied terrain—from riverbanks to rolling hills—providing excellent opportunities for game viewing and birdwatching. With few visitors and vast open spaces, Ruaha delivers an authentic, off-the-beaten-path adventure.

Dinner and overnight at Tanapa Ruaha Bandas.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Accommodation:

TANAPA Ruaha Bandas

• Budget banda located inside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Game Drive | Optional Night Game Drive At 190 USD Per Person

After breakfast, you will once again have a full day game drive in this amazing park.

Take in everything that Ruaha has to offer – it’s one of Tanzania’s least-visited but most rewarding parks. Ruaha is famous for its big lion prides – the lion population here is one of Africa’s biggest. You can also expect big elephant and buffalo herds, as well as plenty of giraffe, hippo and zebra. The variety of birds is also incredible, with more than 450 species recorded in the park.

Apart from the animals, what many travelers love most about visiting here is the feeling of exploring a true African wilderness that’s one of the most beautiful anywhere on the continent.

A specialized night game drive at USD 190 per person can be organized upon request.

Dinner and overnight at Tanapa Ruaha Bandas.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Accommodation:

TANAPA Ruaha Bandas

• Budget banda located inside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

The Last Day With Us | Early Morning Game Drive | Transfer To The Airport | Fly Back Home

After breakfast, you will have an early morning game drive in Ruaha National Park en-route to the park's exit gate and then be transferred to Iringa Airport where your safari with us ends.

Your safari in Tanzania will come to an end, bringing to a close your time in this remarkable country. We're sure that you have had the most wonderful time.

Main Destination:

Iringa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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