8 Days (Mikumi, Udzungwa and Ruaha)

TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION: Mid-range
PARKS: MIKUMI, UDZUNGWA MOUNTAINS and RUAHA
ACTIVITIES: Safari Game Drive, Hiking
GUIDE: ENGLISH SPEAKING

SAFARI OVERVIEW:

This is 8 days safari itinerary, the safari will lead you to Mikumi National Park then to Udzungwa Mountains National Park for a nature hike, and lastly to Ruaha National Park. With this safari package you will see different animal biodiversity, explore beautiful landscapes, scenic view of birds, big trees and shrimps, birds of prey, different snakes, reptiles, hike to beautiful waterfalls and so much more.

Day:1 Arrival

Pick up from the Mwl Nyerere Intenational Airport then drive to the hotel for check in and have an option to explore night life of Dar es Salaam city.

Dinner and overnight at SEA CLIF HOTEL.

Day:2 Dar-Mikumi National Park

Pick up from the Hotel after early breakfast then around 08:00hr Drive to Mikumi for Half day Game drive (5–6-hour drive), we pick lunch box on the way but you will also have an option for a hot lunch en-route.

Mikumi National Park was stablished in 1964, it is the fourth largest park in the country covering an area of 3,230 sq. Kms. The Mkata river floodplain is an attractive point of the park where you can easily spot a large number of animals including elephants, buffalos, zebras, giraffes, wild dogs, and impala and spot a rich number of bird species. It is 283 km from Dar es salaam city via Morogoro route which takes approximately 4–5-hour drive making Mikumi a popular option for weekend visitors from the city, or for business visitors with limited time for Safari.

Dinner and overnight at CAMP BASTIAN

Day 3: Mikumi National Park-Dar

Full day Game drive at Mikumi national park and drive along Mkata river.

After breakfast, go for a full day game drive across the Mikumi National Park with packed lunch boxes to see various animals of the park. You pass through the Mkata river which is an attractive point of the park where you can easily spot a large number of animals including elephants, buffalos, zebras, giraffes, wild dogs, and impala and spot a rich number of bird species.

Dinner and overnight at CAMP BASTIAN

Day 4: Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Drive to Udzungwa for a nature hike to the famous Sanje waterfalls.

The park is famous for its high concentration of endemic species of animals and plants such as Sanje mangabey, Iringa red colobus and endemic Udzungwa Forest Partridge, Udzungwa Forest Francolin and Rufous wing sunbird. The park also offers a number of spectacular waterfalls including the popular one ‘’Sanje waterfalls’’ flowing over a huge rock buttress protruding from the forest canopy and down into a large pool base, making a perfect natural swimming pool. Udzungwa is the magnet for hikers which offer an excellent network of forest trails with impeccable jungle experience. This is a nice sport for adventure and nature lovers as it gets you close to the nature while giving the sense of exploration.

Dinner and overnight at Hondo Hondo Camp

Day 5: Udzungwa to Iringa region

Early in the morning after breakfast you will drive to Iringa for overnight stay.

As you pass by Iringa you can opt to visit the Isimila Stone Age and Mtwa Mkwawa Museum. The Isimila Stone Age lies about 20 km to the southwest, contains archeological artifacts, particularly stone tools, from human habitation about 70,000 years ago. Mtwa Mkwawa Museum located at Kalenga Ward was established in 1954 after returned of Mkwawa skull belonged to Hehe ethnics group from Germany after restored for 56 years

Dinner and overnight at IRINGA SUNSET HOTEL.

Day 6: Ruaha National Park

Drive to Ruaha for an evening safari overnight at Ruaha River Lodge.

Early in the morning after having a delicious breakfast you will drive towards Ruaha National Park. On the way you may have already had the chance to see some giraffes, elephant or some antelopes that are wandering outside the park. After the formalities to be carried out at the gate, you will start your driving crossing the Ruaha River to see its Hippos, Crocs, elephants, hunting predictors, various water birds and so much more.

Dinner and overnight at RUAHA RIVER LODGE

Day:7 Ruaha National Park

Another enjoyable safari day at Ruaha National Park looking for animals along the Great Ruaha River and through out the Park.

Ruaha National Park Being the second Largest Park in Tanzania with 20,226 km2 which covers vast population of Wildlife. The main character of this park is the great Ruaha river with a length of 475km attracting large number of animals especially during dry season. The river provides life to the park, as it flows through the eastern side of the park and is home to hippos, crocodiles and the bird count is over 400 species of birds such as Racket Tailed Roller, Pale billed Hornbill, Shelley’s Sunbird and Hoopoes. Ruaha providing home to one of Tanzania’s largest elephant populations, famous for pride of lions, giraffe, grant’s gazelles, Leopard, Cheetah, Zebra, Giraffe, Buffallo etc and rare or endangered animals such as Sable Antelope, Greater Kudu & Roan Antelope.

Dinner and overnight at RUAHA RIVER LODGE

Day: 8 Ruaha – Dar es Salaam

After breakfast then drive back to the Airstrip in the park for Flight to Dar es Salaam so you can catch your flight back home/ hotel for drop off.

END OF TOUR