This safari includes wildlife viewing in Mikumi and Ruaha National Parks, and hiking and waterfall activities in Udzungwa Mountains National Park. Starting in Dar es Salaam, you’ll first enjoy game drives in Mikumi and a Maasai cultural visit, then in Ruaha, and finish with hiking and exploring waterfalls in Udzungwa. The tour features mid-range accommodations both inside and outside the parks, concluding with a return to Dar es Salaam.

Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi NP

Wake up early and have breakfast. You will meet our cheerfully guide that will drive you to Mikumi National Park that will take about 5 to 6 hours. Upon the arrival, you will check in at the park and begin you game drive. In the afternoon, you will have your picnic lunch then proceed with the game drive until evening. You will then check out from the park then transferred to lodge for an overnight and dinner.

Accommodation: Camp Bastian

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 2; Mikumi NP & Maasai Cultural tour

After breakfast, you’ll embark on a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park, which features expansive plains ideal for spotting a variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalos, impalas, and zebras. Lunch will be served at the park’s picnic campsites. In the evening, you’ll visit a Maasai village (boma) before returning to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Camp Bastian

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Mikumi to Ruaha NP

You will be picked up from the hotel, have breakfast, and then depart for Ruaha National Park, a journey of approximately 5 hours, followed by lunch upon arrival. The afternoon to evening will be spent on a game drive, where you’ll explore the park’s abundant wildlife, supported by the Great Ruaha River, a crucial water source. Despite being one of Tanzania’s largest national parks, Ruaha is relatively uncrowded, offering a remote and exclusive safari experience.

Accommodation: Ruaha Hilltop

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Ruaha NP

This full-day safari in Ruaha National Park will focus on exploring the areas around the Great Ruaha River, Mwagusi Sand River, and Mdonya River. You’ll enjoy lunch in a remote location before continuing to observe a diverse array of wildlife, including buffaloes, elephants, lions, leopards, antelopes, and colorful birds, along with unique plant life. The day will conclude with a beautiful sunset in the East African Great Rift Valley, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge

Accommodation: Ruaha Hilltop

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Ruaha NP to Camp Bastian in Mikumi

After an early breakfast at 6 AM, you’ll drive to the park for check-in and a game drive starting at 6:30 AM. At 1 PM, you’ll break for lunch at the park picnic site. Following lunch, you’ll drive to Mikumi and check in at camp for dinner and an overnight stay

Accommodation: Camp Bastian

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Mikumi to Uduzungwa NP

After breakfast, you’ll transfer to Uduzungwa Mountains National Park, a 45-minute drive away. Upon checking in at the gate, you’ll embark on a 3 to 4-hour trek through the lush forest to the Sanje waterfalls. Along the way, you’ll encounter monkeys, including the rare Iringa red Colobus, and ancient trees up to 200 years old. After exploring the tropical forests until evening, you’ll transfer back to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Camp Bastian

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Camp Bastian to Dar es Salaam

After breakfast, you’ll embark on a 5–6-hour drive to Dar es Salaam, passing through familiar landscapes and vibrant villages. There will be a lunch stop along the way before continuing to Dar es Salaam. Upon arrival, our representative will assist you with the ferry, airport, or hotel arrangements. The adventure concludes here, but there’s much more to explore and enjoy in Tanzania, and we look forward to welcoming you for your next adventure.

Accommodation: No accommodation

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch