Itinerary

1. Day 1: Dar es Salaam and Mikumi National Park

   Depart by road and drive to Mikumi National Park, which is 320 km from Dar es Salaam, taking approximately 5 hours. Enjoy an early lunch in Morogoro Town. Upon arrival in Mikumi National Park, embark on an afternoon game drive. Mikumi National Park is Tanzania’s fourth-largest National Park and the most accessible from Dar es Salaam. It spans 3,230 sq. km and is set between the Uluguru Mountains to the north and the Lumango Mountains to the southeast. Mikumi is home to buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, lions, pythons, zebras, leopards, crocodiles, and more. You will spend the night at Camp Bastian Mikumi on a full-board basis (meals included: lunch and dinner).

2. Day 2: Ruaha National Park

   After breakfast, depart for Ruaha National Park, a 5-hour drive from Mikumi, with a stop in Iringa town to relax before proceeding to Ruaha National Park. Upon arrival, check-in at Ruaha Cottages, and in the afternoon, embark on your first game drive inside Ruaha National Park. The Great Ruaha River features large numbers of hippos and crocodiles and attracts lions, leopards, hunting dogs, and other species such as waterbuck, impala, giraffe, warthog, eland, zebra, and elephants. You may also spot Grant’s gazelle, ostrich, and cheetah on the plains. Spend the night at Ruaha Cottages on a full-board basis. Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

3. Day 3: Ruaha National Park

   Begin your day with an early breakfast and depart for morning game drives. Enjoy a fresh lunch at Ruaha Cottages and relax during the afternoon. Later, embark on an afternoon game drive. Spend the night at Ruaha Cottages on a full-board basis. Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

4. Day 4: Ruaha National Park

   Commence your day with a morning walking safari guided by an expert ranger. Explore the hidden treasures of the park, including flower scents, animal prints, and bird nests. In the evening, embark on another game drive, keeping your eyes peeled for more wildlife wonders. Enjoy another night's stay in the enchanting park.

5. Day 5: Ruaha National Park and Dar es Salaam

   Start the day with an early morning game drive. Savour a delicious breakfast with wildlife as your backdrop. Pack up and begin your game drive while leaving the park on your way back to Dar es Salaam.