TANZANIA 5 DAYS SAFARI TO MIKUMI AND RUAHA NATIONAL PARK

OVERVIEW

A 5-day Mikumi and Ruaha National Park Safari is a wonderful way to experience the diverse wildlife and natural beauty of Tanzania. Here’s a sample itinerary for your reference:

Day 1: Arrival in Dar es Salaam and drive to Mikumi National Park

• Arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, where you will be met by your guide and driven to Mikumi National Park, located about 4 hours southwest of Dar es Salaam.
• Arrive at the park in the afternoon and go on a game drive to see wildlife such as elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, and more.
• Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge or campsite in the park.

Day 2: Full day game drive in Mikumi National Park

• After breakfast, go on a full day game drive to explore the park further and spot more wildlife.
• Take a break for lunch at a scenic spot within the park.
• Return to your lodge or campsite for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Drive to Ruaha National Park

• After breakfast, drive to Ruaha National Park, a journey that takes about 7 hours.
• Arrive at the park in the late afternoon and go on a short game drive before returning to your lodge or campsite for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Full day game drive in Ruaha National Park

• After breakfast, go on a full day game drive to explore the park and spot wildlife such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, hippos, and more.
• Take a break for lunch at a scenic spot within the park.
• Return to your lodge or campsite for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Morning game drive and departure

• Wake up early for a morning game drive to spot more wildlife before returning to your lodge or campsite for breakfast.
• Check out and drive back to Dar es Salaam, where you will be dropped off at the airport or your hotel.

Note: This itinerary can be customized based on your preferences and the time of year you plan to visit. You can also choose to add activities such as walking safaris, cultural visits, and hot air balloon rides.