4-Day Southern Tanzania Safar Mikumi Ruaha by Train Road

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Dar es Salaam to Morogoro by Train Half-Day Game Drive in Mikumi

You will be picked up early in the morning from your hotel in Dar es Salaam between 5:30 and 6:00 AM depending on your location. You’ll be transferred to the SGR train station and board the train to Morogoro, a scenic ride of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Upon arrival at the Morogoro station, your guide will meet you and drive straight to Mikumi National Park, about 2 hours away. After arriving at the park, enjoy an afternoon game drive where you may spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and possibly lions and hippos. After the game drive, check in at your camp or lodge inside or near the park for dinner and overnight stay.

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:

Camp Bastian Mikumi

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Drive from Mikumi to Ruaha Hilltop Lodge

After an early breakfast, depart Mikumi and begin your long but scenic drive to Ruaha Hilltop Lodge. The journey takes approximately 6 to 7 hours depending on road conditions, passing through villages, hills, and southern highlands. Arrive in the late afternoon or early evening at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge, located just 10 km from the park gate. Settle in, enjoy dinner, and spend the night surrounded by the peaceful wilderness.

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:

Ruaha Hilltop Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Ruaha NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Full Day Game Drive in Ruaha National Park

Start the day with an early breakfast before heading out for a full-day safari in Ruaha National Park. This is one of the largest and wildest parks in Tanzania, home to a high density of elephants, large lion prides, buffalo, leopards, and a variety of antelope species including roan, sable, and kudu. Explore the diverse habitats from baobab-studded hills to the banks of the Ruaha River, where wildlife gathers for water. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park and continue exploring until late afternoon. Return to Ruaha Hilltop Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Accommodation:

Ruaha Hilltop Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive to Morogoro, Train Back to Dar es Salaam

After an early breakfast, check out from Ruaha Hilltop Lodge and begin your journey back to Morogoro. The drive takes around 6 to 7 hours. Upon arrival in Morogoro, your guide will bring you to the SGR train station in time for your return train to Dar es Salaam. You may choose the 5:00 PM or 7:30 PM train depending on your schedule. When you arrive in Dar, a driver will meet you at the station and transfer you to your hotel or home, marking the end of your safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Dar Es Salaam (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.