5-Day Enchanting Mikumi and Ruaha National Park

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

Dar Es Salaam - Mikumi National Park

Pick up by our driver guide from your Dar es Salaam residence/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, which due to its lush pastures, attracts wildlife from the surrounding hills. After lunch at the lodge proceed for the Afternoon game drive at Mikumi National Park. The sightings here may be buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, lions, and a good number of Birds in the evening drive to Mikumi wildlife lodge.

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:

Vuma Hills Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Mikumi NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Mikumi National Park Full Game Drive

The days will be spent exploring the park with its open horizons and abundant wildlife, the Mkaat floodplain popular centerpiece of Mikumi national park draws comparison to the more famous Serengeti, sightings may include, giraffes, lions, zebra, buffalo, elephants, and birds.

Main Destination:

Mikumi National Park

Accommodation:

Vuma Hills Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Mikumi NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mikumi - Ruaha National Park

After an early morning (2 hours) game drive at Mikumi return back to lodge for a late breakfast, then proceed towards Ruaha National park. It’s about a 5-hour journey. Ruaha is Tanzania’s largest National Park, It is at the center of an ecosystem that covers 12,950 sq. km and is home to the country’s largest elephant population (estimated at some 10,000). Transfer to your 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

CheetahRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Ruaha River Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Ruaha NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-day Game drive in Ruaha National Park

Enjoy an exciting game drive in Ruaha National Park, Tanzania's second-largest park. Discover vast herds of elephants and kudu antelope while exploring the stunning landscapes. Don't miss the Ruaha River, which varies with the seasons, and admire the unique baobab trees that dot the area!

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)

Drive Back to Dar Es Salaam

After breakfast in the lodge, you will have a game drive en route to the gate looking for the farewell committee’s and drive back to Dar es Salaam arriving in the late evening. You will be dropped at your hotel or airport.

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.