6-Day Exprole Mikumi& Ruaha Wildlife plus Maasai Culture

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

Dar es salaam to Mikumi national park

The journey will begin in the morning hours soon after breakfast where you will be picked up from your accommodation to Mikumi national park. After arrival to Mikumi you will check in at Mikumi Bandas for lunch and prepare for sunset game drive. After sunset game drive you will be returned to Mikumi Badas for dinner and cover night 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:

TANAPA Mikumi Cottages

• Budget cottage located inside Mikumi NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mikumi to Ruaha national park

In the morning hours you will be served with a cup of coffee at your accommodation then begin with morning game drive at Mikumi national parks. You will continue with morning game drive, here you will experience awakening of wildlife in the nature, you will see animals on the beginning of their day likely searching for food in their natural habitat. Morning game drive will continue until 10:00am where you will have full continental breakfast at Mikumi Bandas restaurant. Thereafter you will check out at your accommodation and start travelling to Ruaha national park. On the way to Ruaha national park you will stop at Iringa Sunset Hotel near Ruaha national park for dinner and cover night stay.

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

CheetahRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Iringa Sunset Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Iringa (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full game drive at Ruaha national park

Early in the morning after breakfast you will start game drive at Ruaha national park with packed lunch box from your accommodation. A full day game drive in Ruaha National Park offers an immersive wildlife experience. Begin early with a sunrise drive to witness active predators and grazing herbivores. As the sun rises, explore diverse habitats from dense bushland to open plains spotting elephants, giraffes, lions, and varied bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in a scenic spot. Continue your drive through the park, observing the dynamic behavior of animals around waterholes. The unforgettable game drive will continue until sunset where you will be heading to Ruaha cottages for dinner and cover night stay within the park.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Accommodation:

TANAPA Ruaha Bandas

• Budget banda located inside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full game drive at Ruaha natonal park

Early in the morning after breakfast you will begin full game drive at Ruaha national park with packed lunch box from your accommodation that will be served on afternoon hours within the park, A picnic lunch in Ruaha National Park is a delightful experience. During your game drive, your guide will find a scenic, designated spot where you can safely enjoy a meal amidst the park’s stunning natural surroundings.

In this second day you will continue experiencing the incredible features of the great Ruaha national park including Ruaha river, hot springs caused by the northern Rift Valley and so many more. Full game view drive will continue until sunset where you will be returned to Ruaha Cottages for dinner and cover night stay within the park.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Accommodation:

TANAPA Ruaha Cottages

• Budget cottage located inside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ruaha to Mikumi national park

Morning after breakfast you will check out at your accommodation and start travelling back to Mikumi national park. Lunch will be on the way to Mikumi. On the drive from Ruaha to Mikumi National Parks, relish the scenic views of the Great Rift Valley and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy wildlife sightings, such as giraffes and zebras, and experience local culture in small villages. The journey showcases a transition from rugged terrain to the open plains of Mikumi, with opportunities for birdwatching and exploring diverse landscapes. After arrival to Mikumi you will check in at Camp Bastian for dinner and cover night stay.

Main Destination:

Mikumi National Park

Accommodation:

Camp Bastian Mikumi

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Maasai visiting at Mikumi and departure to Dar es salaam

Morning after breakfast you will proceed with Maasai culture visiting. Visiting a Maasai village offers a rich cultural experience. Greeted with traditional songs and dances, you’ll explore circular mud homes and observe cattle herding. Learn about Maasai attire, crafts, and daily rituals. Experience traditional foods and understand the community’s social structure and gender roles. Modern influences and education are also part of their evolving lifestyle. Thereafter you will begin travelling back to Dar es salaam, You will have hot lunch in Morogoro town on the way to Dar es salaam. After arrival in Dar es salaam, that will mark the end of your trip.

Main Destination:

Dar Es Salaam (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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