7-Day The Best of Mikumi, Udzungwa Mountains and Ruaha

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

Day 1Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park You will be picked up from Dar es Salaam Airport or ferry and leave for Mikumi National Park, which takes approximately 5-6 hours. You will stop for lunch and then head off for a late afternoon game drive to Visada, Kisungura Circuit, Mkata Drive, and Obama Circuit. Birdlife in this woodland savannah is spectacular from both the lilac rollers, Hadeda ibises, and saddle-billed storks, which are often spotted in nearby hippo pools. Animals such as hippos can be seen for 3 hours until sunset which will be followed by dinner and an overnight stay at Mikumi Bandas. 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: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drive in Mikumi National Park and Visiting Masai Village

Day 2Game Drive in Mikumi National Park and Visiting Masai Village Game Drive in Mikumi National Park and Visiting Masai Village After breakfast, you will start with a full-day game drive to spot animals in Mikumi National Park. One of Mikumi's features is that it's stretched across a big plain, so you have the ability to spot a lot of animals. Mikumi National Park hosts animals like lions, elephants, buffalos, impalas, zebras, and many other wild animals. You'll enjoy your lunch at the picnic campsites in Mikumi National Park. In the evening, you will go to visit Maasai village (boma) then head to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay at Camp lilacMikumi. Main Destination: Mikumi National Park Accommodation: Camp Lilac Mid-range tented camp located just outside Mikumi NP +51 Photos +50 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Camp lilac Mikumi to Ruaha National Park (Evening Game Drive)

Day 3Camp lilac Mikumi to Ruaha National Park (Evening Game Drive) Camp lilac Mikumi to Ruaha National Park (Evening Game Drive) You will be picked up from the hotel, have breakfast, and then depart for Ruaha National Park in approximately 5 hours. You will have lunch upon arrival. You will start with an afternoon to evening game drive. The eponymous Great Ruaha River serves as a lifeline for the park’s wildlife. Although it’s one of the largest national parks in the country and rich in wildlife, Ruaha is one of the least busy places to visit in Tanzania, so safaris here feel remote and exclusive. Your dinner and overnight stay will be in Ruaha Park Cottages. 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 Show more LeopardOccasional HyenaOccasional Wild DogOccasional CheetahRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone WildebeestNone Accommodation: TANAPA Ruaha Cottages Budget cottage located inside Ruaha NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drive in Ruaha National Park

Day 4Game Drive in Ruaha National Park Game Drive in Ruaha National Park This will be a full day of safari in Ruaha National Park. Your activities will basically concentrate along the Great Ruaha River, Mwagusi Sand River, and Mdonya River. Lunch will be in the middle of nowhere followed by more drive to the homes of buffaloes, elephants, lions, leopards, antelopes, colorful birds, and plants until 6.30 pm for the beautiful sunset in the East African Great Rift Valley. You will enjoy your dinner and overnight stay at Ruaha Cottage. Main Destination: Ruaha National Park Accommodation: TANAPA Ruaha Cottages Budget cottage located inside Ruaha NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning Game Drive and Drive to Camp lilac Mikumi National Park

Day 5Morning Game Drive and Drive to Camp lilac Mikumi National Park Morning Game Drive and Drive to Camp lilac Mikumi National Park You will wake up for an early morning game drive in Ruaha until 8:30 a.m. then drive back to the camp, lodge, or cottage for breakfast. After breakfast, you will continue with the game drive until lunchtime. Then, you will drive to Mikumi town for dinner and an overnight stay at Camp lilac Mikumi. Main Destination: Mikumi National Park Accommodation: Camp Lilac Mid-range tented camp located just outside Mikumi NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Udzungwa Mountains National Park Hike

Day 6Udzungwa Mountains National Park Hike Udzungwa Mountains National Park Hike You will leave the lodge after breakfast and then transfer to Udzungwa Mountains National Park which takes about 45 minutes. You will check in at the gate and head out to the Sanje waterfalls, which is a 3 to 4-hour trek through the green forest. You can expect to see monkeys, including rare indigenous Iringa red Colobus, and some ancient trees some of them 200 years old! You will explore tropical forests until evening then transfer to Camp lilac Mikumi for dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Udzungwa Mountains National Park Accommodation: Camp Lilac Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Udzungwa Mountains Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Camp lilac to Dar Es Salaam

Day 7Camp lilac to Dar Es Salaam Camp lilac to Dar Es Salaam After breakfast, you will start a 5 - 6 hour drive to Dar es Salaam amid the now-familiar landscapes and colorful villages. You will have one stop for lunch and continue the journey to Dar es Salaam. The adventure comes to an end. Kihindo Tours & Safaris representative will assist you to the ferry, airport, or to your hotel. We look forward to receiving you soon for your next adventure. There is so much more to discover and enjoy in Tanzania! Main Destination: Dar Es Salaam (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Kihindo Tours and Safaris, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBooking