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5-Day Safari Mikumi NP & Ruaha NP

5-Day Safari Mikumi NP & Ruaha NP

Offered by: USD Safaris & Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Tanzania ⏱ 5 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Mikumi NP & Ruaha NP
Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By
The safari starts at Dar Es Salaam. You will visit Mikumi and Ruaha NP. This private tour is located south of Tanzania and brings you up close into the world of animals. Your guide will answer all questions about life in Tanzania, the people and the animals.

Route

Start Mikumi NP & Ruaha NP (Day 1)
Day 2 Game drive in Mikumi NP
Day 3 Drive to Ruaha NP
Day 4 Game drive in Ruaha NP
Day 5 Drive back to Dar Es Salaam
End Mikumi NP & Ruaha NP

Tour Features

Day 1: Drive to Mikumi NP Day 2: Game drive in Mikumi NP Day 3: Drive to Ruaha NP Day 4: Game drive in Ruaha NP Day 5: Drive back to Dar Es Salaam

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Mikumi NP & Ruaha NP
  • Duration: 5 days
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Camp Bastian Mikumi Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP View hotel
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
Camp Bastian Mikumi Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP View hotel
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
TANAPA Ruaha Cottages Budget cottage located inside Ruaha NP
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
4
TANAPA Ruaha Cottages Budget cottage located inside Ruaha NP
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
5
No accommodation (End of tour)
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Drive to Mikumi NP
⏱Morning 🏨Camp Bastian Mikumi Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Pick-up in Dar Es Salaam. During the drive to Mikumi NP your guide will tell you everything you want to know Tanzania and explain what you see along the way. When you reach the park your long await first game drive takes place. Look what a beautiful country Tanzania is!
Day 2 Game drive in Mikumi NP
⏱Morning 🏨Camp Bastian Mikumi Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
The landscape of Mikumi NP is similar like the Serengeti. On your game drive, if you are lucky, you could see antelopes. There are very large herds of elephant, who move about unhindered into the Selous Game Reserve. The number of lions is also remarkable.
Day 3 Drive to Ruaha NP
⏱Morning 🏨TANAPA Ruaha Cottages Budget cottage located inside Ruaha NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
On the drive to Ruaha NP, it is possible to visit a Maasai village (for an extra cost - talk with your guide). You will learn what it means to live in nature under simple circumstances. You reach Chogela Camp and have time to relax. See the sun go down!
Day 4 Game drive in Ruaha NP
⏱Morning 🏨TANAPA Ruaha Cottages Budget cottage located inside Ruaha NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Game drive in Ruaha NP. This national park is the second biggest in Tanzania. In addition to all species found on the safari, you are able to view many big herds of elephant and Kudu antelope. The Ruaha River is worth seeing, depending on the season, with lots of water in a narrow river. There are a variety of baobabs trees.
Day 5 Drive back to Dar Es Salaam
⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation (End of tour) 🍽Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Today you will drive back to Dar Es Salaam and be dropped-off. If you want we can organize a hotel in case you want to spend a few more days here ( an extra cost). Dar Es Salaam is a popular commercial port. The town and the village museum has much to offer and the beach is near.

Rates

From: $1,520 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

No upcoming group dates found in database (group_climbs).

Inclusions

Included
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Airport pickup and drop off
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Exclusions

Not included
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Mikumi NP & Ruaha NP

End: Mikumi NP & Ruaha NP

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

Offered By

USD Safaris & Tours
USD Safaris & Tours
4.9/5 • 1600 reviews
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