Short Itinerary

Day 1 (Dec 27, 2024) - Dar es Salaam to Nyerere (Boat Safari in the afternoon)
Day 2 (Dec 28, 2024) - Nyerere. Full-day game drives.
Day 3 (Dec 29, 2024) - Nyerere (Walking tour in the morning) to Mikumi
Day 4 (Dec 30, 2024) - Morning game drives at Mikumi and transfer to Udzungwa mountains. Hike to Sanje waterfalls (3-4 hours)
Day 5 (Dec 31, 2024) - Udzungwa Mountains to Ruaha
Day 6 (Jan 01, 2025) - Ruaha. Full day game drives.
Day 7 (Jan 02, 2025) - Ruaha walking tour (2 hours) and transfer to Mikumi
Day 8 (Jan 03, 2025) - Morning game drives at Mikumi and transfer to Dar es Salaam

Notes

Clients staying inside the park will do game drives inside the park on last day morning and clients staying outside the park will do walking tour on last day morning.

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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 Dec 27, 2024, 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: $2,182 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Africa Safari Selous - Banda Bungalow, Nyerere (Outside the Park) from Dec 27, 2024 to Dec 29, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Camp Bastian - Superior Chalets, Mikumi (Outside the Park) from Dec 29, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge, Ruaha (Outside the Park) from Dec 31, 2024 to Jan 02, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Camp Bastian - Superior Chalets, Mikumi (Outside the Park) from Jan 02, 2025 to Jan 03, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E2: $2,322 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Africa Safari Selous - Pool Bungalow, Nyerere (Outside the Park) from Dec 27, 2024 to Dec 29, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Mikumi Safari Lodge, Mikumi (Outside the Park) from Dec 29, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge, Ruaha (Outside the Park) from Dec 31, 2024 to Jan 02, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Mikumi Safari Lodge, Mikumi (Outside the Park) from Jan 02, 2025 to Jan 03, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E3: $2,991 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Selous Kinga Lodge, Nyerere (Outside the Park) from Dec 27, 2024 to Dec 29, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Mikumi Wildlife Camp - Standard Room, Mikumi (Within the Park) from Dec 29, 2024 to Dec 30, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp - Thatched Huts, Udzungwa (Outside the Park) from Dec 30, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ruaha River Lodge, Ruaha (Within the Park) from Dec 31, 2024 to Jan 01, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Hodi Hodi Ruaha Safari Bush Camp, Ruaha (Outside the Park) from Jan 01, 2025 to Jan 02, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Mikumi Wildlife Camp - Standard Room, Mikumi (Within the Park) from Jan 02, 2025 to Jan 03, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E4: $4,092 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Serena Mivomu River Lodge, Nyerere (Within the Park) from Dec 27, 2024 to Dec 29, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Vuma Hills Tented Camp, Mikumi (Within the Park) from Dec 29, 2024 to Dec 30, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp - En Suite Tents, Udzungwa (Outside the Park) from Dec 30, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Asanja Ruaha Luxury Tented Camp, Ruaha (Within the Park) from Dec 31, 2024 to Jan 02, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Vuma Hills Tented Camp, Mikumi (Within the Park) from Jan 02, 2025 to Jan 03, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E5: $4,776 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Selous Impala Camp, Nyerere (Within the Park) from Dec 27, 2024 to Dec 29, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Vuma Hills Tented Camp, Mikumi (Within the Park) from Dec 29, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Kigelia, Ruaha, Ruaha (Within the Park) from Dec 31, 2024 to Jan 02, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Vuma Hills Tented Camp, Mikumi (Within the Park) from Jan 02, 2025 to Jan 03, 2025 [Full Board]

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Itinerary

Dar es Salaam to Nyerere (Boat Safari in the afternoon)

Your safari kicks off in the morning as you depart from your hotel in Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park. Upon arrival, you will embark on a relaxing afternoon boat trip along the Rufiji River. This leisurely journey offers a chance to admire the scenic river views and observe hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species. The tranquil experience is enhanced by the beautiful sunset as you cruise along the river, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

Day 2: Nyerere. Full-day game drives.

Enjoy a full-day game drive in Nyerere National Park with an experienced safari guide highlighting unique animal species such as wild dogs, sable antelopes, black rhinoceros, and more. Keep an eye out for Nile crocodiles and hippos near the Rufiji River, as well as Cape buffalos, hartebeests, and elands. Pause for a picnic lunch in the wilderness before returning to the camp for a relaxing dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Nyerere (Walking Safari in the morning) to Mikumi.

Begin your day with a leisurely breakfast at the camp before embarking on a sunrise bush walking tour..These walks offer a unique opportunity to appreciate nature up close and discover the smaller species and the surrounding bush environment. Enjoy a peaceful exploration of the natural reserve during the 2-3 hour walk and transfer to Mikumi National Park with lunch on the way. Head to the accommodation for a night’s sleep at Mikumi.

Day 4: Morning game drives at Mikumi and transfer to Udzungwa mountains. Hike to Sanje waterfalls (3-4 hours)

After morning game drives in Mikumi, start the journey to Udzungwa Mountains National Park. 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. Overnight stay at Udzungwa.

Day 5: Udzungwa Mountains to Ruaha

Udzungwa to Ruaha national park. Stay at Ruaha.

Day 6: Ruaha. Full day game drives

Full day game drives at Ruaha to explore the beautiful of the park, with its full of rocky, kopjes and ancient baobab trees.

Day 7: Ruaha walking tour (2 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. Back to Mikumi for an overnight stay.

Day 8: Morning game drives at Mikumi and transfer to Dar es Salaam.

Mikumi game drives and back to Dar Es Salaam.

Stay Locations

Day 1 (Dec 27, 2024) - Nyerere (Within the Park) or Nyerere (Outside the Park)
Day 2 (Dec 28, 2024) - Nyerere (Within the Park) or Nyerere (Outside the Park)
Day 3 (Dec 29, 2024) - Mikumi (Within the Park) or Mikumi (Outside the Park)
Day 4 (Dec 30, 2024) - Mikumi (Within the Park) or Mikumi (Outside the Park) or Udzungwa (Outside the Park)
Day 5 (Dec 31, 2024) - Ruaha (Within the Park) or Ruaha (Outside the Park)
Day 6 (Jan 01, 2025) - Ruaha (Within the Park) or Ruaha (Outside the Park)
Day 7 (Jan 02, 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 (Dec 27, 2024) - Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 (Dec 28, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 (Dec 29, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 (Dec 30, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 (Dec 31, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 (Jan 01, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 (Jan 02, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8 (Jan 03, 2025) - Breakfast & Lunch

Transfer Times

Day 1 (Dec 27, 2024) - Dar es Salaam to Nyerere takes about 4 to 4.5 hours (208 km)
Day 2 (Dec 28, 2024) - No Transfer
Day 3 (Dec 29, 2024) - Nyerere to Mikumi takes about 6 to 6.5 hours
Day 4 (Dec 30, 2024) - Mikumi to Udzungwa Mountains takes about 2 hours (65 km)
Day 5 (Dec 31, 2024) - Udzungwa Mountain to Ruaha takes about 6.5 to 7 hours (357 km)
Day 6 (Jan 01, 2025) - No Transfer
Day 7 (Jan 02, 2025) - Ruaha to Mikumi takes about 5.5 to 6 hours (319 km)
Day 8 (Jan 03, 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

• 4x4 Land Cruiser.

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

• Meals as per itinerary.

• Daily game drives while on Safari.

• A professional English speaking driver/ guide.

• Concession/ Camping Fees.

• Park Fees (for Non-Residents).

• All Taxes and VAT.

Exclusions

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

• Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.

• Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).

• Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

• International flights.

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

• Tips (Tipping guidelines).