SVAI Luxe Escapes

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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

Dar es Salaam - Mikumi National Park

Dar es Salaam - Mikumi National Park

Pick up from any point in Dar es Salaam at 0700am drive directly to Mikumi National Park by 4x4 safari Jeep. brunch at Morogoro Town then proceed into Mikumi National Park. You will arrive for afternoon game drives until late in the afternoon. You will be able to see many animals like elephant, giraffe, lions, antelopes, and many more. Mikumi National Park provides excellent opportunity to view diverse number of wildlife and birds in a short period of time without too much of driving around. Thereafter drive to your camp arrival dinner and overnight stay will be at the Vuma Hills Tented Camp.

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:
Vuma Hills Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Mikumi NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Mikumi National Park - Ruaha National Park

Mikumi National Park - Ruaha National Park

After having breakfast, you will embark on a two-day game drive adventure at Ruaha National Park. The park boasts not only abundant wildlife but also magnificent and ever-changing landscapes that add a magical touch to the whole experience. The rocky hillsides are dotted with baobabs, while the cool green shade along the river and the open grassy plains make for a beautiful and exciting trip. You will have picnic lunch in the park, game drive till late in the afternoon then to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at Ruaha River Lodge.

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 River Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Ruaha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Ruaha National Park

Ruaha National Park

After breakfast, with your picnic lunch box you will have a full day game drive in Ruaha National Park. Almost as large as the Serengeti, with its untouched nature remains one of the most exciting game reserves. It is a birdwatchers’ paradise with 350 different species of birds. Wildlife is concentrated along the Great Ruaha River that is the heart of the wildlife in the park. Waterbuck, Impala and Grant Gazelle. The Shores of Great Ruaha River is the permanent hunting ground lion, leopard, Jackal, Hyenas and African wild Dog. Enjoy the fascinating beauty of the Ruaha national park late afternoon drive back to your lodge, dinner and overnight stay at Ruaha River Lodge.

Main Destination:
Ruaha National Park
Accommodation:
Ruaha River Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Ruaha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Ruaha National Park - Mbeya

Ruaha National Park - Mbeya

After having breakfast you have last game drive en-route to Mbeya having a chance to see more wildlife then drive to Utengule Coffee Lodge where you will stay overnight on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Mbeya City Council is one of seven councils in the Mbeya Region, the others being Chunya, Mbarali, Kyela, Rungwe, Busokel, and Mbeya District. The city is a hub for transportation in Tanzania, with both the Tanzania-Zambia Road and the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority connecting Tanzania to Southern African countries. This makes it a famous and vital entry and exit point in the country. The city also serves as the district and region headquarters. Furthermore, the city has a good environment for investments, both local and foreign, due to the availability of infrastructure, labor supply, land, reliable water supply and electricity, airport, good governance, and markets.

Main Destination:
Mbeya (City)
Accommodation:
Utengule Coffee Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located near Mbeya (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Mbeya - Kitulo National Park - Mbeya

Mbeya - Kitulo National Park - Mbeya

After breakfast, we will embark on a day trip to Kitulo National Park, where tourists can visit various places of interest that offer natural or cultural value, historical significance, beauty and leisure, adventure, and amusement. The park is vast and has a breathtaking landscape, including rolling upland grassland, hills stretching away to the horizon, waterfalls, rivers, and a crater lake. The Kitulo Plateau has three main vegetation types: well-drained grassland on volcanic soils with species such as Aster transgenesis and Kniphofia Grantii, seasonally or permanently updated bogs with species such as Lobelia and Gladiolus, and rocky ridges and associated talus slopes on soil derived from metamorphic rocks with species such as Moraea Callista and Romulea companuloides. In the late afternoon, we will return to your overnight stay at Utengule Coffee Lodge.

Main Destination:
Kitulo National Park
Accommodation:
Utengule Coffee Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located near Mbeya (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Mbeya - Katavi National Park

Mbeya - Katavi National Park

After having breakfast, we will drive to Katavi National Park with packed lunches. Upon arrival at the park gate, we will go through some formalities before proceeding with the day's activities. During our drive, we will have the chance to spot some wildlife. There are various tourism activities that visitors can engage in while at the park, including nature walking safaris, picnicking, filming, camping, birding, bush meals, night game drives, hiking, and game viewing. Later in the day, we will head to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at Katavi Wildlife Camp or similar.

Main Destination:
Katavi National Park
Best Time To Visit July to October
High Season July to October (Katavi is rarely crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Katavi NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
HippoAbundant
LeopardOccasional
Show more
ZebraOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Katavi Wildlife Camp
  • Luxury lodge located inside Katavi NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Discover iconic Katavi National Park

Discover iconic Katavi National Park

Katavi National Park, located in the western region of Tanzania, is an untouched wilderness paradise that is home to the largest herds of buffalo on the planet. The park has a diverse range of habitats, including dense waterways that are filled with hippos and crocodiles, flood plains of thick reeds, open grasslands, forests, and pristine seasonal lakes. Visitors can explore the area and search for the legendary tamarind tree, which is believed to house the spirit of the great huntsman, Katabi. They can offer a tribute at the base of the tree in memory of this exceptional hunter. Evening dinner and overnight at Katavi Wildlife Camp or similar.

Main Destination:
Katavi National Park
Accommodation:
Katavi Wildlife Camp
  • Luxury lodge located inside Katavi NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Katavi National Park - Dar es Salaam

Katavi National Park - Dar es Salaam

After breakfast, enjoy short game drives en route to Katavi Ikuu airstrip. Catch a domestic flight to Dar es Salaam to conclude the safari. Flights are on Mondays and Thursdays.

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)

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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