5-Day Heart of the Wild Mikumi &Ruaha Adventure

• 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

Early morning departure from Dar es Salaam (6:00 AM) via Morogoro.
Scenic drive through the Uluguru Mountains with a picnic stop.
Afternoon game drive in Mikumi National Park – encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, and possibly lions.
Check-in at a lodge or tented camp inside or near the park.
Evening bonfire dinner and safari briefing for the next day.

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:

TANAPA Mikumi Cottages

• Budget cottage located inside Mikumi NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mikumi to Ruaha National Park

Early breakfast and morning game drive en route out of Mikumi National Park
Drive through the stunning southern highlands and cross the Great Ruaha River.
Lunch in Iringa town – local cultural stop.
Arrive at Ruaha National Park by late afternoon.
Short sunset game drive before settling in.

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game drive Ruaha National Park

Full-day wildlife adventure in Ruaha – home to the largest elephant population in East Africa.
Spot predators like lions, leopards, and wild dogs, plus buffalo, sable antelope, hippos, and crocs.
Picnic lunch at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the river.
Optional: Visit to the Mbunga Village (community-based tourism project).

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Accommodation:

TANAPA Ruaha Cottages

• Budget cottage located inside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ruaha to Mikumi National Park

After breakfast, depart Ruaha and begin the scenic journey back to Mikumi. Along the way, stop in Iringa for lunch and explore the fascinating Isimila Stone Age Site, where ancient tools and dramatic sandstone formations tell stories of prehistoric life.
Continue the drive through beautiful landscapes, passing local villages and wildlife-rich areas. Arrive in Mikumi by late afternoon and settle in at your lodge. Enjoy a relaxing evening with dinner and the sounds of nature around you.

Main Destination:

Mikumi National Park

Accommodation:

Tan-Swiss Lodge

• Budget lodge located outside Mikumi NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Mikumi to Dar es salaam

Start the day with a final morning game drive in Mikumi, perfect for spotting any wildlife you may have missed. After breakfast, begin the return journey to Dar es Salaam, enjoying scenic views and a relaxing drive through the Uluguru Mountains.
Arrive in the city by late afternoon, marking the end of an unforgettable safari adventure through Tanzania’s southern wilderness.

Main Destination:

Dar Es Salaam (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.