5-Day The Beauty of Ruaha and Mikumi National Park

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

Day 1Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park You'll be picked up from the airport, hotel, or ferry terminal and driven to Mikumi National Park which is approximately a 5 hours and 30 minutes drive. You'll stop in Morogoro town for lunch and proceed to Mikumi National Park. On arrival in Mikumi National Park, you will start with an afternoon game drive. Mikumi National Park is Tanzania’s fourth–largest national park and the most accessible from Dar es Salaam. Within its 3230 sq km, it is set between the Uluguru Mountains to the north and the Lumango Mountains to the southeast. Mikumi hosts buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, lions, pythons zebras, leopards crocodiles, and many more just to mention a few. 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)

Morning Game Drive in Mikumi National Park and Drive to Ruaha

Day 2Morning Game Drive in Mikumi National Park and Drive to Ruaha Morning Game Drive in Mikumi National Park and Drive to Ruaha After an early morning (2 hours) game drive at Mikumi, you'll return to the lodge for a late breakfast. Then, you'll proceed towards Ruaha National Park. It’s about a 5-hour journey. Ruaha is Tanzania’s largest National Park, It is at the center of an ecosystem that covers 12,950 sq km and is home to the country’s largest elephant population (estimated at some 10,000). Later, you'll transfer to your 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 Show more LeopardOccasional HyenaOccasional Wild DogOccasional CheetahRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone WildebeestNone Accommodation: Ruaha Hilltop Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruaha NP +7 Photos +6 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Game Drives in Ruaha National Park

Day 3Full-Day Game Drives in Ruaha National Park Full-Day Game Drives in Ruaha National Park This is a full-day safari in Ruaha National Park. Your activities will concentrate along the great Ruaha River, Mwagusi Sand River, and Mdonya River. You'll have lunch 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'll enjoy your dinner and an overnight stay at Ruaha Cottage. Main Destination: Ruaha National Park Accommodation: Ruaha Hilltop Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruaha NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning Game Drive in Ruaha then Transfer to Camp Bastian Mikumi

Day 4Morning Game Drive in Ruaha then Transfer to Camp Bastian Mikumi Morning Game Drive in Ruaha then Transfer to Camp Bastian Mikumi You'll wake up for an early morning game drive in Ruaha until 8:30 hrs then drive back to the camp, lodge, or cottage for breakfast. After breakfast, you will continue with the game drive until lunchtime. Then, you'll start to drive to Camp lilac 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 +51 Photos +50 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Camp Lilac Mikumi -Dar es Salaam

Day 5Camp Lilac Mikumi -Dar es Salaam Camp Lilac Mikumi -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 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: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not 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 adve