6-Day Mikumi, Ruaha & Udzungwa Mountains National Park

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

Dar es salaam to Mikumi Game viewing

After breakfast, our guide will take you from Dar es Salaam and drive you to Mikumi National Park with a packed lunch. In the late afternoon, you will have lunch, followed by a game drive and a sunset view. You can watch the animals drinking at the hippo pool. After the game drive, you will return to the campsite 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)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ruaha National Park

After breakfast, depart for Ruaha, enjoying a scenic lunch along the way. By evening, you’ll arrive at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge, situated on and around a rocky kopje with stunning views of the Great Ruaha Plain. The lodge offers comfortable accommodations that blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings, allowing guests to feel at one with the wilderness. Both the dining "Banda" and the bar are perched above the river, offering a perfect combination of comfort, coolness, and breathtaking views. Later, settle in for an overnight stay at the 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 Hilltop Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Ruaha NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ruaha National Park Full Day

Enjoy a full day of game driving in Ruaha National Park, with picnic lunches provided. Covering 20,226 sq km, Ruaha is Tanzania’s largest park and the second-largest elephant sanctuary.

The Great Ruaha River, which flows along the park’s eastern border, creates stunning gorges and scenery, and is home to numerous hippos and crocodiles. The park is also inhabited by a wide variety of animals, including greater and lesser kudu, roan and sable antelopes.

With over 370 bird species recorded, it’s a birdwatcher’s paradise. In the evening, you will return to your lodge for an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Accommodation:

Ruaha Hilltop Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ruaha to Camp Bastian for relaxation

Enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge or camp in Ruaha National Park. Depart for your journey to Camp Bastian Mikumi, passing through scenic landscapes and local villages. Stop en route for a lunch break at a local restaurant in Iringa town.

Arrive at Camp Bastian Mikumi and check in to your cozy bungalow or tented accommodation. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the camp, enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

Take a refreshing swim in the pool.

Unwind in the garden or lounge area with a drink.

Option for a short walk around the camp to explore the natural setting. Savor a delicious dinner at the camp’s restaurant, featuring a mix of local and international cuisine. Enjoy a campfire experience, reflecting on your safari adventure under the starlit sky. Rest comfortably at Camp Bastian Mikumi, preparing for the next day's journey.

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

Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Enjoy an early breakfast at Camp Bastian, preparing for an adventurous day in Udzungwa Mountains National Park. Depart from the camp for a short 20-minute drive to the Udzungwa Mountains National Park entrance. Meet your park ranger and begin an exhilarating hiking trek through the lush rainforest.

Follow trails surrounded by towering trees, vibrant birdlife, and rare primates like the Udzungwa red colobus monkey and Sanje mangabey. Learn about the unique flora and fauna from your knowledgeable guide. Reach the stunning Sanje Waterfalls, a 170-meter cascading waterfall offering breathtaking views of the Kilombero Valley.

Enjoy a packed picnic lunch near the waterfalls while taking in the serene environment. Begin your descent back down, taking another route to spot more wildlife and unique plant species. Arrive back at the park entrance and drive back to Camp Bastian for well-deserved relaxation, leisure & Overnight Stay.

Main Destination:

Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Accommodation:

Camp Bastian Mikumi

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Udzungwa Mountains

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Departure to Dar Es Salaam

After a leisurely breakfast, you will drive back to Dar-es-Salaam. You will arrive early in the evening. From here you will proceed with your schedule.

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.