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Discover the untamed wilderness of Southern Tanzania on this 4-day safari. Journey from the accessible, wildlife-dense plains of Mikumi National Park to the vast, rugged landscapes of Ruaha National Park. Experience thrilling game drives across savannahs and along the Great Ruaha River, tracking massive lion prides, elephants, giraffes, wild dogs, and diverse birdlife while staying in atmospheric camps submerged in nature.
Included/Excluded
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Round-trip transportation
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
- All park and conservation area entry fees
- All scheduled game drives and safari activities
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Optional Maasai village visits
- Alcoholic and soft drinks unless specified
- Tips for guides and driver
- Personal expenses
Tour Plan
Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park
Depart early from Dar es Salaam for a scenic drive west to Mikumi National Park. Arrive in time for lunch before setting off on an afternoon game drive across the Mkata Floodplain. Spot herds of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and buffaloes, while keeping an eye out for lions and leopards. In the evening, head up to your tented camp nestled in the hills for dinner and a restful night.
Main Destination: Mikumi National Park
Accommodation: Vuma Hills Tented Camp
Day 2: Mikumi National Park to Ruaha National Park
After an early morning breakfast, depart Mikumi and head deeper into Tanzania's southern circuit toward Ruaha National Park. Pass through dramatic countryside, baobab groves, and local villages before arriving at Ruaha. Enjoy an afternoon game drive along the Great Ruaha River, where animals gather to drink, before checking into your lodge perched along the riverbanks for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Ruaha National Park
Accommodation: Ruaha River Lodge
Day 3: Full Day in Ruaha National Park
Spend a full day exploring the rugged and remote wilderness of Ruaha National Park. Navigate through baobab-covered hills, open savannahs, and sandy riverbeds on morning and afternoon game drives. Track Ruaha's famous predator populations, including large lion prides, leopards, cheetahs, and endangered African wild dogs, along with huge elephant herds and rare antelope species like the kudu. Retire to your bush camp for dinner under the stars.
Main Destination: Ruaha National Park
Accommodation: Mdonya Old River Camp
Day 4: Ruaha National Park to Dar es Salaam
Enjoy a final early morning game drive in Ruaha as the bush comes alive at sunrise. After breakfast, exit the park and begin your return journey back toward Dar es Salaam or transfer to the airstrip for your onward connection, bringing your southern safari experience to a close.
Main Destination: Dar es Salaam
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