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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

JNIA to Dar es salaam city

JNIA to Dar es salaam city

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon your arrival at Dar es Salaam Airport, our guide will be waiting to warmly welcome you. He will be readily available to assist you and ensure a smooth transfer to Serena Hotel for overnight stay. Providing you with a memorable and unforgettable experience in Tanzania.

Main Destination:
Dar Es Salaam (City)
Accommodation:
Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Dar es Salaam (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Dar es salaam to mikumi national park

Dar es salaam to mikumi national park

Pick up by our driver guide from your hotel and proceed towards Mikumi National Park. It is the most accessible park to Dar es Salaam and lies in the shadow of the Uluguru Mountains, Rubeho Mountains, Udzungwa Mountains and Rift Valley escarpment to the southwest. At the heart of Mikumi is the fertile Mkata river floodplain. After lunch at the lodge proceed for the Afternoon game drive at Mikumi National Park. Mikumi National Park lies at a six-hour drive from Dar Es Salaam and is Tanzania's fourth largest national park. The open horizons and abundant wildlife draw frequent comparisons to the more famous Serengeti plains, but its location close to Tanzania's largest city makes Mikumi easier accessible. The park has a great variety of animals: elephants, buffalos, zebras and giraffes are relatively easy to spot, as well as lions mating and many hippos in the resident hippo pool!
Later transfer back to the Camp Bastian for overnight.

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
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Mikumi national park

Mikumi national park

After breakfast proceed with game drive full day inside Mikumi national park, with lunch boxes in hand, heading for Mikumi National Park.

This park is the second largest National Park after Serengeti National Park. In the park, you will have a chance to see an impressive number of wild animals including a large family of elephants, giraffes, impala antelope, lions, wildebeest, buffalo, and a big number of zebra, as well as an assortment of wild bird and crocodile. Later in the afternoon, you will stop at a resting point for lunch and a cool drink and then proceed with your game drive until the late evening. You will then return to the campsite for dinner and your overnight stay. Camp Bastian mid-range.

Main Destination:
Mikumi National Park
Accommodation:
Camp Bastian Mikumi
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Mikumi to Udzungwa Mountain National Park hike in udzungwa- Sanje waterfall

Mikumi to Udzungwa Mountain National Park hike in udzungwa- Sanje waterfall

After early breakfast drive from Mikumi to Udzungwa mountain national park with your packed lunch box.

There are no paved roads in this national park, which means it’s perfect for shorter and longer hikes. The four-hour hike to the Sanje waterfalls is both challenging and refreshing, as you hike up the mountain but can reward yourself with a plunge at the bottom of the waterfall. Along the way, you might just spot one of those rare monkeys in the trees or see elephant tracks (of so-called mountain elephants). Keep in mind that it can be hot during midday, but if you stay in the shade and hydrated, this is a great walk. Dinner and overnight at Hondo Hondo Udizungwa Forest tented camp.

Main Destination:
Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Accommodation:
Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Udzungwa Mountains without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Udzungwa Mountain to Ruaha National park

Udzungwa Mountain to Ruaha National park

After breakfast depart from Udzungwa mountain to Ruaha national park with your packed lunch box.

Ruaha National Park is the third largest national park in Tanzania. It lies along the Great Ruaha River, is known for its large elephant population, and is a true paradise for birdwatchers with over 570 species. Besides, you might catch a glimpse of lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, crocodiles, elands, sable antelopes, jackals, or the rare African wild dog. Game drives are special, as you drive through an untouched ecosystem in this relatively quiet but stunning park!. Dinner and overnight 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
Show more
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 6

Ruaha National park

Ruaha National park

After breakfast full day game drive inside the park.

Ruaha national park It has a mood of its own-a rugged, remote, almost spiritual quality embodied by bulbous silhouettes of ancients baobabs that haunt its semi-arid plains and rocky slopes. This vast and magnificent plateau, at mainly 900m – 1,100m high, is also home to kudus, gazelles, ostriches, cheetas and roan and sable antelopes – while the banks of the great Ruaha River to the east provide a perfect habitat for crocodiles, hippos and a wide array of birdlife.
After full day game drive at the Ruaha park, return back to the lodge for overnight stay.

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 7

Ruaha National Park to Dar es salaam city

Ruaha National Park to Dar es salaam city

After early breakfast fly from Ruaha national park to Dar es salaam city at Serena hotel for overnight stay. Having second thoughts? Then don't hesitate to extend your holiday to one of Tanzania's attractions such as Serengeti national park, Ngorongoro crater and paradise Island such as Zanzibar, Pemba, or Mafia!

Main Destination:
Dar Es Salaam (City)
Accommodation:
Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Dar es Salaam (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Dar es salaam city to JNIA

Dar es salaam city to JNIA

After breakfast drop of to JNIA for fly. End of service Welcome back again.

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