8-Day Safari to Mikumi, Ruaha & Nyerere NP

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

Dar es Salaam-Iringa

After an early breakfast, we depart from Dar es Salaam with packed lunches and drive to Iringa (6-9 hours). You will pass through the countryside and have nice scenery and views of beautiful valleys and mountains. Arrive and check in at the lodge. Enjoy sunset moments while having dinner and overnight at Iringa Sunset hotel.

Main Destination:

Iringa (City)

Accommodation:

Iringa Sunset Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Iringa (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Iringa-Ruaha National Park

Leave Iringa after breakfast and head towards Ruaha National Park. Upon arrival, check in to your accommodation and then embark on an afternoon game drive in the park. After a thrilling day of wildlife spotting, return to your accommodation for a delicious dinner and a restful overnight stay at Ruaha Tourist 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

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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)

Ruaha National Park

Start your day with an early morning breakfast followed by two full days of exciting game drives. In the afternoon, you will have a packed lunch and a chance to rest before continuing the game drive until sunset. Head back to your accommodation in the evening to unwind and reflect on the day's adventures.

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)

Ruaha-Mikumi NP

In the morning, once you've had breakfast, our skilled driver will pick you up and drive you from Ruaha National Park to Mikumi. You'll have lunch upon arrival, followed by an evening game drive. Afterward, you will return to your accommodation 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
• Drinks not included

Mikumi-Nyerere National Park

Your day will start with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Mikumi by our driver. The journey to Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park) will provide you with glimpses of local villages along the way. Upon arrival at Selous, you'll have time to relax and settle in. In the evening, you will embark on a thrilling boat safari along the Rufiji River, the largest river in the reserve. This unique experience will allow you to spot crocodiles, hippos, and a variety of other wildlife species in their natural habitat.

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

Show more

HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Selous Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Nyerere National Park

After breakfast at 7:30 am, you will embark on a full-day game drive tour of Nyerere National Park, formerly known as Selous Game Reserve. You will have the opportunity to witness a wide array of wildlife including elephants, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, and more. In addition, you will marvel at the diverse bird species and stunning landscape scenery, showcasing various terrains such as wetlands, dry grasslands, light acacia forests, and elevated areas offering panoramic views of distant mountains.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Selous Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Departure

Enjoy a guided morning nature walk in the stunning Nyerere National Park ecosystem, along the Rufiji River. Discover animal tracks, unique plants, and birdlife—wonders often missed during a drive. After about three hours exploring the bush on foot, return to the lodge for breakfast. Later, you'll transfer back to Dar es Salaam, marking the end of your unforgettable safari adventure.

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.