7-Day Saadani, Mikumi & Ruaha Safari from Dar Es Salaam

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

Dar es Salaam to Saadani National Park

Depart Dar es Salaam in the morning for Saadani National Park (approx. 4–5 hours). Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in the only national park bordering the ocean, home to giraffes, buffaloes, elephants, and other wildlife.

Main Destination:

Saadani National Park (Tanzania Beaches)

Best Time To Visit January and February and June to August

High Season June to October (It rarely gets crowded)

Best Weather June to September (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Saadani NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

ElephantOccasional

ZebraOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

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LionRare

LeopardVery Rare

HyenaRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Simply Saadani Camp

• Mid-range lodge located inside Saadani NP (Tanzania Beaches)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day Game Drive & Boat Safari

After an early breakfast, set out for a morning game drive in Saadani, spotting elephants, antelopes, and other wildlife as the bush comes alive in the cool hours. Return for lunch, then in the afternoon enjoy a boat safari on the Wami River, where hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife thrive along the mangroves.

Main Destination:

Saadani National Park (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Simply Saadani Camp

• Mid-range lodge located inside Saadani NP (Tanzania Beaches)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Departure to Mikumi & Maasai Village Visit

After breakfast, depart early in the morning from Saadani to Mikumi National Park (approx. 7–8 hours). Arrive in time for lunch. After lunch, visit a traditional Maasai village to experience their culture, customs, and lifestyle. Return to the lodge 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:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park

Spend the day on a full-day game drive exploring Mikumi’s open plains and the Mkata Floodplain. Look for elephants, zebras, lions, giraffes, and hippos. Enjoy thrilling game drives through savannahs and along rivers, with a picnic lunch in the bush, before returning to your lodge for an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Mikumi National Park

Accommodation:

Camp Bastian Mikumi

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mikumi to Ruaha National Park

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Ruaha National Park, which takes approximately 6–7 hours. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your lodge for check-in, where you can relax and enjoy the serene surroundings, followed by an overnight stay in the heart of the 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:

Ruaha Hilltop Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruaha NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day Game Drive in Ruaha National Park

Spend a full day exploring Ruaha National Park, famous for large elephant herds, buffalo, lions, leopards, and wild dogs. Enjoy thrilling game drives through savannahs and along rivers, with a picnic lunch in the bush, before returning to your lodge for an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Accommodation:

Ruaha Hilltop Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning Game Drive & Fly to Dar es Salaam

Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Ruaha. After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Dar es Salaam. Upon arrival, you will be met by our driver and transferred to your hotel.

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.