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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Transfer from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park by Train

Transfer from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park by Train

We will pick you up from the agreed point can be your hotel, airport, residence, or at the ferry station in Dar es Salaam, and drive you to Dar es Salaam SGR station for your train to the Morogoro region, which will take approximately 1 hour and 30 Minutes. Upon arrival, our driver-guide will be waiting at the train station to take you to Mikumi National Park for a morning game drive until Noon for lunch. Your lunch will be at Mikumi NP at Mikumi Cottage. After lunch, you will have time to relax before continuing with an afternoon to evening game drive. Your dinner and an overnight stay will be 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
LionOccasional
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HippoOccasional
HyenaRare
Accommodation:
Camp Bastian Mikumi
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Drive Mikumi National Park to Ruaha NP by Safari Jeep

Drive Mikumi National Park to Ruaha NP by Safari Jeep

The day will begin with a pick up from the hotel at 6:30 AM. Soon after breakfast, you will drive to Ruaha National Park, which will take approximately 5 hours. Lunch will be provided as you arrive at the lodge. You will check in before Maasai Boma. By evening, you will visit the Maasai village and learn about their culture and traditions. We will take you back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Waiting for the next schedule in Ruaha National Park. The Great Ruaha River, the park's namesake, is essential for supporting its diverse wildlife. Ruaha is one of the largest national parks in Tanzania and has a variety of animals. It is also one of the least crowded parks, making your safari experience feel remote and exclusive.

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
Accommodation:
Ruaha Hilltop Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruaha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Ruaha National Park Full Guided Game Drive

Ruaha National Park Full Guided Game Drive

You will go at 6:30 AM for a sunrise game drive, enjoying breakfast in the bush. After the breakfast break, the game drive will proceed as we roam, spotting wildlife in various locations throughout the park. You'll be on the spotting predators such as lions, cheetahs, and large packs of wild dogs, along with numerous other animals, until lunchtime.
You will have a picnic lunch in the park, where you can take some time to rest after lunch, and the game drive will resume until the evening. As you drive along the Great Ruaha River, you can expect to see a variety of animals, including buffalo, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, impalas, warthogs, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, greater and lesser Kudu, sable and roan antelopes, as well as different species of birds, plants, and reptiles. After a full day of exploring the wilderness, you will return to the lodge for dinner and 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

Day 4

Drive back to Dar es Salaam from Ruaha National Park

Drive back to Dar es Salaam from Ruaha National Park

On the last day of the tour, you will have breakfast, then pack your luggage. You will begin your 5-hour drive to Morogoro town for the train. The train departs at either 4:00 pm or 7:00 pm for Dar es Salaam city.
As you arrive in Dar es Salaam, the transfer team will be waiting to pick you up and take you to your hotel, airport, or ferry station to Zanzibar or back to your residence. Marking the end of your tour.

Main Destination:
Dar Es Salaam (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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  • This tour is offered by Zuhura Tours, not SafariBookings.
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