Short Itinerary

Day 1 (Mar 15, 2025) - Dar es Salaam to Mikumi. Afternoon game drives.
Day 2 (Mar 16, 2025) - Mikumi to Udzungwa Mountains National Park. Hike to Sanje waterfalls(3-4 hours).
Day 3 (Mar 17, 2025) - Udzungwa to Ruaha
Day 4 (Mar 18, 2025) - Ruaha. Full-day game drives.
Day 5 (Mar 19, 2025) - Ruaha. Full-day game drives.
Day 6 (Mar 20, 2025) - Ruaha (Walking tour - 3 to 4 hours) and transfer to Mikumi
Day 7 (Mar 21, 2025) - Morning game drives at Mikumi and transfer to Dar Es Salaam

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Safari tour prices vary depending on the starting date, your group size, and the choice of stay.

Ensuite Accommodation Packages

Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your tour, starting on Mar 15, 2025, in a group of two adults . Ensuite hotels are tented camps/lodges that can be inside/around national parks. You will have a private room with attached bathroom. Meals are provided by hotels.

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Option E1: $1,851 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Camp Bastian - Superior Chalets, Mikumi (Outside the Park) from Mar 15, 2025 to Mar 17, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge, Ruaha (Outside the Park) from Mar 17, 2025 to Mar 20, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Camp Bastian - Superior Chalets, Mikumi (Outside the Park) from Mar 20, 2025 to Mar 21, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E2: $1,923 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Mikumi Safari Lodge, Mikumi (Outside the Park) from Mar 15, 2025 to Mar 17, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge, Ruaha (Outside the Park) from Mar 17, 2025 to Mar 20, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Mikumi Safari Lodge, Mikumi (Outside the Park) from Mar 20, 2025 to Mar 21, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E3: $2,536 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Mikumi Wildlife Camp - Standard Room, Mikumi (Within the Park) from Mar 15, 2025 to Mar 16, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp - Thatched Huts, Udzungwa (Outside the Park) from Mar 16, 2025 to Mar 17, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ruaha River Lodge, Ruaha (Within the Park) from Mar 17, 2025 to Mar 20, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Mikumi Wildlife Camp - Standard Room, Mikumi (Within the Park) from Mar 20, 2025 to Mar 21, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E4: $3,056 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Vuma Hills Tented Camp, Mikumi (Within the Park) from Mar 15, 2025 to Mar 16, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp - En Suite Tents, Udzungwa (Outside the Park) from Mar 16, 2025 to Mar 17, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Asanja Ruaha Luxury Tented Camp, Ruaha (Within the Park) from Mar 17, 2025 to Mar 20, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Vuma Hills Tented Camp, Mikumi (Within the Park) from Mar 20, 2025 to Mar 21, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E5: $3,198 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Vuma Hills Tented Camp, Mikumi (Within the Park) from Mar 15, 2025 to Mar 17, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Asanja Ruaha Luxury Tented Camp, Ruaha (Within the Park) from Mar 17, 2025 to Mar 20, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Vuma Hills Tented Camp, Mikumi (Within the Park) from Mar 20, 2025 to Mar 21, 2025 [Full Board]

A detailed list of inclusions is shared below. We have many more accommodations and addon tours to offer. Please share with us your requirements by clicking on the "Request Quote" button below, and our reservations team will get in touch with you.

Itinerary

Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi. Afternoon game drives.

Depart Dar es Salaam for Mikumi National Park, renowned for its diverse wildlife including elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and more. Look out for the majestic greater Kudu, graceful wildebeest, and elusive leopards. The park is also home to tree-climbing lions, wild hunting dogs, and black-backed jackals. Enjoy a thrilling game drive upon arrival, soaking in the beauty of the savannah until sunset. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Mikumi to Udzungwa Mountains National Park. Hike to Sanje waterfalls(3-4 hours).

Mikumi to Udzungwa mountains. Hike to the Sanje Waterfalls, the highest waterfall in the Udzungwa mountains. Take a refreshing dip in the pools of the waterfalls and lookout for birds and animals in this unique wild habitat. Baboons and vervet monkeys are often seen and encounter of amphibians, birds might be possible. Stay at Udzungwa.

Day 3: Udzungwa to Ruaha.

After breakfast start the journey to Ruaha National Park. Arrive and stay at Ruaha.

Day 4: Ruaha. Full-day game drives.

After breakfast you will have full day game drive to explore the beautiful of the park, with its full of rocky, kopjes and ancient baobab trees.

Day 5: Ruaha. Full-day game drives.

One more day at Ruaha for game drives to explore the park.

Day 6: Ruaha (Walking Safari - 3 to 4 hours) and transfer to Mikumi.

A walking tour in Ruaha National Park offers a unique and immersive experience in Tanzania's largest national park. Unlike traditional game drives, where you observe wildlife from the comfort of a vehicle, a walking safari allows you to explore the bush on foot, accompanied by a trained and knowledgeable guide.
During the walking tour, you'll have the opportunity to appreciate the smaller details of the ecosystem, such as animal tracks, bird calls, and the diverse plant life. Your guide will provide insights into the park's ecology, animal behavior, and conservation efforts, offering a deeper understanding of the natural world. Transfer to Mikumi and stay at Mikumi.

Day 7: Morning game drives at Mikumi and transfer to Dar Es Salaam.

Morning game drives at Mikumi and transfer to Dar Es Salaam.

Stay Locations

Day 1 (Mar 15, 2025) - Mikumi (Within the Park) or Mikumi (Outside the Park)
Day 2 (Mar 16, 2025) - Mikumi (Within the Park) or Mikumi (Outside the Park) or Udzungwa (Outside the Park)
Day 3 (Mar 17, 2025) - Ruaha (Within the Park) or Ruaha (Outside the Park)
Day 4 (Mar 18, 2025) - Ruaha (Within the Park) or Ruaha (Outside the Park)
Day 5 (Mar 19, 2025) - Ruaha (Within the Park) or Ruaha (Outside the Park)
Day 6 (Mar 20, 2025) - Mikumi (Within the Park) or Mikumi (Outside the Park)

Maps

Transfers

This tour starts from Dar es Salaam.

Airport Pickup/Drop
Pickup or drop off at Dar es Salaam airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Transfer from Dar es salaam airport to a city hotel or vice versa: USD 30 per vehicle

Meals

Day 1 (Mar 15, 2025) - Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 (Mar 16, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 (Mar 17, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 (Mar 18, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 (Mar 19, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 (Mar 20, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 (Mar 21, 2025) - Breakfast & Lunch

Transfer Times

Day 1 (Mar 15, 2025) - Dar es Salaam to Mikumi takes about 6 to 6.5 hours (300 km)
Day 2 (Mar 16, 2025) - Mikumi to Udzungwa Mountains takes about 2 hours (65 km)
Day 3 (Mar 17, 2025) - Udzungwa Mountain to Ruaha takes about 6.5 to 7 hours (357 km)
Day 4 (Mar 18, 2025) - No Transfer
Day 5 (Mar 19, 2025) - No Transfer
Day 6 (Mar 20, 2025) - Ruaha to Mikumi takes about 5.5 to 6 hours (319 km)
Day 7 (Mar 21, 2025) - Mikumi to Dar es Salaam takes about 6 to 6.5 hours (300 km)

Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.

Inclusions

• All Taxes and VAT.

• Meals as per itinerary.

• 4x4 Land Cruiser.

• Park Fees (for Non-Residents).

• Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).

• A professional English speaking driver/ guide.

• Daily game drives while on Safari.

• Concession/ Camping Fees.

Exclusions

• Tips (Tipping guidelines).

• International flights.

• Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.

• Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).

• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).

• Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).

• Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.