4 Days – Ultimate Tanzanian Safari: Mikumi & Ruaha Wildlife Adventure
Overview
Experience the best of Tanzania’s wild heart with this immersive 4-day safari to Mikumi and Ruaha National Parks. Journey from Dar es Salaam through the iconic savannahs of Mikumi, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, and lions, before venturing into the remote and less-crowded Ruaha National Park.
Witness predators in action, explore the Great Ruaha River teeming with wildlife, and engage with Maasai culture in a traditional village visit. Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers, this safari combines thrilling game drives, scenic landscapes, and authentic cultural experiences, offering an unforgettable East African adventure with Kisangara Tours.
Included/Excluded
- All park fees
- All accommodation
- Airport transfers
- A professional safari driver guide
- All meals mentioned
- International flights
- Tips for your guide and crew
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks
- Any other personal expenses.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival and Mikumi National Park Safari
Pick-up from your Dar es Salaam hotel, airport, or ferry station and travel to Mikumi National Park via Morogoro. Upon arrival, enjoy a late-morning game drive, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and wildebeest across the park’s iconic savannah. After lunch at Mikumi Cottage, embark on an afternoon game drive, capturing stunning wildlife moments against the backdrop of rolling plains and acacia woodlands. Return to Camp Bastian Mikumi for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Mikumi to Ruaha National Park
After breakfast, drive approximately 5 hours to Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s vast and less-crowded wildlife sanctuary. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch and settle in before an optional visit to a Maasai village, learning about local culture, traditions, and daily life. The park is known for the Great Ruaha River, which attracts a variety of wildlife including elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and occasional lions. End the day with dinner and overnight at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge.
Day 3: Full-Day Ruaha National Park Game Drive
Start early for a sunrise game drive, enjoying breakfast in the bush while surrounded by nature. Continue your exploration across Ruaha National Park, searching for predators such as lions, cheetahs, and wild dogs. Observe diverse herbivores including giraffes, zebras, buffalo, impalas, and hippos along the Great Ruaha River. Picnic lunch in the park provides a moment to rest before resuming your afternoon game drive, capturing photos of birds, reptiles, and the park’s scenic landscapes. Return to Ruaha Hilltop Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Ruaha National Park to Dar es Salaam
After breakfast, pack your luggage and drive back to Morogoro for your train to Dar es Salaam, departing at either 4:00 pm or 7:00 pm. Upon arrival, Kisangara Tours will transfer you to your hotel, airport, or ferry station for onward travel to Zanzibar or your residence. Your unforgettable Tanzanian wildlife adventure comes to an end, leaving you with lasting memories of elephants, lions, and the vast African wilderness.