Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) - Ruaha National Park

   • Depart from Dar es Salaam and meet your Tanzanian safari guide.

   • Stop at the  DTC Hotel for lunch and later head to Ruaha National Park, leaving the humid, low-lying coastal belt. 

   • Drive along the highway that crosses the hills of the coastal hinterland and dips down onto scrub-covered plains. Tall termite hills are seen along the roadside together with the local Maasai tribe selling beaded necklaces and belts.

   • Pass the Sisal plantations in Morogoro and catch sight of the beautiful Uluguru Mountains that ascend above the plains and the town of Morogoro.

   • Then, pass through Mikumi National Park where you will get the opportunity to see animals along the road.

   • After Mikumi, climb along the road to the Kitonga hills which are part of the Udzungwa Mountains. The road then follows the Great Ruaha River and then climbs the Great Rift Escarpment, passing Iringa town and turning left to Ruaha National Park. 

   Have a short game viewing and then return to Ruaha Hilltop Lodge for dinner and overnight.

   Main destination: Ruaha National Park.

   Accommodation: Ruaha Hilltop Lodge.

   Meals and drinks: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including drinking water (other drinks not included).

2. Day 2: Full day game drive in Ruaha National Park

   • After breakfast, head for a full-day game drive on a full-board basis at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge.

   Main destination: Ruaha National Park.

   Accommodation: Ruaha Hilltop Lodge.

   Meals and drinks: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including drinking water (other drinks not included).

3. Day 3: Full day game drive in Ruaha National Park

   • After breakfast, head for a full day game drive on full board basis at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge.

   Main destination: Ruaha National Park.

   Accommodation: Ruaha Hilltop Lodge.

   Meals and drinks: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including drinking water (other drinks not included).

4. Day 4: Ruaha National Park - Mikumi National Park

   • After having breakfast, drive to Mikumi National Park with packed lunch. The road follows the Great Ruaha River and the Great Rift Escarpment passing Iringa town and then climbs the Kitonga Hills which are part of the Udzungwa Mountains to Mikumi.

   Arrive at Mikumi Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

   Main destination: Ruaha National Park.

   Accommodation: Mikumi Safari Lodge.

   Meals and drinks: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included drinking water (other drinks not included).

5. Day 5: A day in Mikumi National Park

   • After having breakfast, head for a full day game drive in Mikumi National Park.

   Later, have lunch, dinner, and overnight stay at Mikumi Safari Lodge.

   Main destination: Ruaha National Park.

   Accommodation: Mikumi Safari Lodge.

   Meals and drinks: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including drinking water (other drinks not included).

6. Day 6: Mikumi National Park - Dar es Salaam

   • After having breakfast, depart for Mikumi National Park around 10:00 am with lunch on the way while you drive back to Dar es Salaam. During this safari, you will explore two magnificent national parks viz Ruaha National Park and Mikumi National Park.

   • Head straight to the airport to catch your flight.