8-Day Safari Udzungwa, Ruaha, and Mikumi National Parks

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

Arrival in Dar es Salaam

Upon arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, meet your safari guide who will assist with your transfer to your hotel (approx. 30-minute drive). Check in and rest after your journey. Enjoy a delicious dinner and prepare for the adventure ahead. If arriving early, explore Dar es Salaam’s vibrant markets or relax at the hotel. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Main Destination:

Dar Es Salaam (City)

Accommodation:

Hotel Slipway

• Mid-range hotel located in Dar es Salaam (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Dar es Salaam to Udzungwa Mountains National Park

After breakfast, embark on a scenic 6–7 hour drive to Udzungwa Mountains National Park, passing through rural villages and lush landscapes. Stop for lunch along the way. Upon arrival in the afternoon, choose to relax or enjoy a short nature walk near the park entrance. Take in the fresh mountain air and natural beauty. Overnight at a lodge or camp near Udzungwa.

Main Destination:

Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Udzungwa Falls Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Udzungwa Mountains

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Spend the entire day exploring Udzungwa’s verdant forests. Hike to the breathtaking 170-meter-high Sanje Waterfalls, trekking through dense tropical forests teeming with birdlife and exotic flora. Along the way, look out for endemic species such as the Udzungwa red colobus and Sanje mangabey monkeys. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the falls. Return to your lodge for a well-deserved dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Udzungwa Falls Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Udzungwa Mountains

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Udzungwa to Ruaha National Park

Depart early for Ruaha National Park (approx. 6–7 hours’ drive), Tanzania’s largest park. Travel through picturesque landscapes, stopping for lunch en route. Arrive in Ruaha in the afternoon and opt for a short game drive if time permits. Check into your lodge and relax for the evening. Overnight in Ruaha.

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:

TANAPA Ruaha Bandas

• Budget banda located inside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ruaha National Park

Explore the vast wilderness of Ruaha on a full day of game drives. Traverse its baobab-dotted plains and seasonal rivers while spotting a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and kudu. Enjoy lunch in the bush and continue your search for more wildlife. Experience Ruaha’s diverse ecosystems and rich birdlife before returning to camp 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

Ruaha to Mikumi National Park

After breakfast, set out for Mikumi National Park (approx. 7–8 hours’ drive). Enjoy views of the Great Ruaha River and rural villages along the way. Stop for lunch before arriving at Mikumi in the late afternoon. Depending on arrival time, opt for an evening game drive to see the park’s wildlife in the golden light of dusk. Overnight at a lodge or camp in Mikumi.

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

Show more

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 National Park

Spend the day exploring Mikumi National Park, known for its wildlife-rich Mkata Floodplain and scenic views of the Uluguru Mountains. Spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and lions. Visit the hippo pools and enjoy a picnic lunch in the park. Optional evening game drive to see nocturnal animals. Overnight stay in Mikumi.

Main Destination:

Mikumi National Park

Accommodation:

TANAPA Mikumi Cottages

• Budget cottage located inside Mikumi NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mikumi to Dar es Salaam

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast or an early morning game drive before departing for Dar es Salaam (approx. 5–6 hours’ drive). Stop for lunch en route. Upon arrival, your guide will transfer you to your hotel or the airport for your onward journey.

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.