6-Day Adorable Mikumi& Ruaha Wildlife &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

On Day 1, your adventure begins with a morning pickup from your accommodation in Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park. Upon arrival, check in at Mikumi Bandas for lunch before embarking on a sunset game drive. After a thrilling evening in the park, return to Mikumi Bandas for dinner and an 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:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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

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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:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full game drive at Ruaha national park

On Day 3, after an early breakfast, set off for a full-day game drive in Ruaha National Park with a packed lunch. Begin at sunrise to spot active predators and grazing herbivores. Traverse diverse landscapes, encountering elephants, giraffes, lions, and various birds. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch amidst the park's beauty, then continue observing wildlife around waterholes. Your thrilling adventure lasts until sunset, after which you'll return to Ruaha Cottages for dinner and an overnight stay.

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 Bandas

• Budget banda located inside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ruaha to Mikumi national park

After breakfast on Day 5, check out of your accommodation and begin your journey back to Mikumi National Park, with lunch along the way. Enjoy the scenic views of the Great Rift Valley and iconic baobab trees, spotting wildlife like giraffes and zebras. Experience the local culture in small villages as you transition from rugged terrain to the open plains of Mikumi. Take in opportunities for birdwatching and exploring diverse landscapes. Upon arrival in Mikumi, check in at Camp Bastian for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Accommodation:

Camp Bastian Mikumi

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Maasai visiting at Mikumi and departure to Dar es salaam

On Day 6, after breakfast, embark on a cultural visit to a Maasai village for an enriching experience. Greeted by traditional songs and dances, you'll explore circular mud homes and witness cattle herding. Learn about Maasai attire, crafts, and daily rituals, while tasting traditional foods and understanding their social structure. After this immersive experience, begin your journey back to Dar es Salaam, enjoying a hot lunch in Morogoro town along the way. Your arrival in Dar es Salaam will mark the end of this unforgettable 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.