Mikumi & Ruaha National Park Adventure
Explore Southern Tanzania with a wildlife adventure starting in Mikumi National Park, known for elephants, lions, zebras, and giraffes on scenic game drives. Then visit Ruaha National Park, famous for rugged landscapes, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife including large predators and elephant herds. This safari combines Mikumi’s accessible wilderness with Ruaha’s wild charm for a perfect adventure.
Safari Highlights
Duration
5 Days
Tour Start
On Any Date
Activities
Game Drive
Price Per Person (5-Day Safari)
| 2 Persons | 3 Persons | 4 Persons | 5 Persons | 6 Persons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,600 | $1,500 | $1,400 | $1,300 | $1,200 |
At a Glance
- Day 1: Depart for Mikumi National Park
- Day 2: Mikumi to Ruaha National Park
- Day 3: Game drives in Ruaha National Park
- Day 4: Ruaha National Park – Iringa
- Day 5: Return to Dar es Salaam
Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park
Morning after breakfast, depart to Mikumi National Park, followed by game drives in the park. Animals commonly found include lion, eland, hartebeest, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe, zebra, and elephants. Wild dogs can be seen in packs here.
Day 1 – Accommodation
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Options based on your package:
Standard: Camp Bastian Mikumi
Day 2: Mikumi to Ruaha National Park
After breakfast, check out and launch the journey to Ruaha, with lunch in Iringa Town; continue to the national park, where you will arrive in the afternoon. Evening short game drives in the park or relaxation at leisure.
Day 2 – Accommodation
Meal Plan: Full board
Options based on your package:
Standard: Ruaha River Lodge
Day 3: Full Game Drive in Ruaha National Park
After breakfast, enjoy game drives in Ruaha National Park to spot Roan and Sable antelope, hippos, crocodiles, waterbuck, reedbuck, buffalo, and smaller antelopes like dik-dik. Predators such as lions, leopards, hyenas, wild dogs, and jackals are often seen near the river. The park also hosts many birds, including Eurasian migrants visiting twice a year.
Day 3 – Accommodation
Meal Plan: Full board
Options based on your package:
Standard: Ruaha River Lodge
Day 4: Ruaha National Park – Iringa
After breakfast, a walking safari accompanied by an experienced guide; here you will have the opportunity to ‘touch the wild’. Lunch will be at the camp/lodge. In the afternoon, a game viewing drive en route to Iringa Town for dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 – Accommodation
Meal Plan: Full board
Options based on your package:
Standard: Mikumi Wildlife Camp
Day 5: Iringa – Dar es Salaam
Morning, after breakfast, a short tour to Isimila Stone Age Site and depart to Dar es Salaam, where you will arrive late evening and be dropped off at the hotel or airport.
Day 5 – Accommodation Options
- No Accommodation Options
- Main Destination: Kilimanjaro Airport/Hotel in Arusha
- Meals & Drinks: Breakfast and lunch are included; dinner is not included. Drinks not included
- Additional accommodation can be arranged at an extra cost.
Inclusions
- All park fees, entrance fees, and Government Taxes
- Airport Transfers (upon Arrival and Departure)
- Certified and experienced English-speaking Guides
- Comfortable Land Cruiser 4x4s with pop-up roof
- Unlimited mileage on the safari
- Full board during your safari
- Bottled water and soft drinks throughout the tour
- 24/7 phone support
- All accommodations under your program;
- Game drives as per Itinerary
Safari Cost Excludes
- International flights
- Tips for the support team
- Travel Visas
- Travel insurance
- Single supplement
- Yellow fever vaccinations
- Personal expenses eg. Laundry, beverages, etc.
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