8 Days Mikumi, Udzungwa & Ruaha National Park Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Dar es Salaam.


Pick up from the Airport on arrival and drive to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 2; Evening Game Drive.

Early morning pick up at 5:00am. Drive to Mikumi National Park for 5 to 6 hrs. On arrival, check in at the Park to start your game drive. Break at 1pm for Lunch at the Parks Restaurant. Then continue with game drive till 6:30pm before checking out and driving to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

What to see: Some notable animals to see in the park include elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, crocodiles, and various antelope species. The park’s diverse birdlife is also a highlight, with numerous species to observe, making it a great destination.


Day 3: Full Day Udzungwa National Park Hiking.


Early morning breakfast at 6am. At 7 am, drive to the park for check in then have a full day Sanje Trail Hiking. Lunch will be at the view point on top of the waterfall. After Lunch descend from the mountain and drive back to the camp.

What to do and see: Hiking enthusiasts can walk the Sanje Waterfalls Trail leading to the breathtaking Sanje Waterfalls, a cascading marvel nestled within beautiful surroundings. The park’s rich primate population, including the Udzungwa red colobus and Sanje mangabey, adds an element of wildlife exploration.


Day 4; Full Day Game Drive.


Early morning breakfast at 6am. At 7am, drive to Mikumi National Park for a full day game drive till later evening at 6:30Pm.We shall return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Some notable animals to see in the park include elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, crocodiles, and various antelope species. The park’s diverse birdlife is also a highlight, with numerous species to observe, making it a great destination.


Day 5: Transfer to Ruaha National Park.


After Morning breakfast, transfer to Ruaha national park. Check in at the hotel for dinner and overnight.


Day 6; Full Day Game Drive.


Early morning breakfast at 6am. At 6:30 am, drive to the park for check in then have a full day game drive. Break for lunch at 1pm at the park picnic site. After Lunch Continue with game drive till 6:30pm; thereafter, check out and drive back to the Lodge.

What to see: Visitors can expect to encounter a variety of animals during their safari, including elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, and zebras. The park’s river systems, particularly the Great Ruaha River, attract hippos and crocodiles, providing opportunities for aquatic wildlife viewing. Ruaha is also home to numerous antelope species, such as impalas, kudus, and sable antelopes. 


Day 7: Full Day Game Drive.


Early morning breakfast at 6am. At 6:30 am, drive to the park for check in then have a full day game drive. Break for lunch at 1pm at the park picnic site. After Lunch Continue with game drive till 6:30pm; thereafter, check out and drive back to the Lodge.

What to see: Visitors can expect to encounter a variety of animals during their safari, including elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, and zebras. The park’s river systems, particularly the Great Ruaha River, attract hippos and crocodiles, providing opportunities for aquatic wildlife viewing. Ruaha is also home to numerous antelope species, such as impalas, kudus, and sable antelopes. 


Day 8: Transfer Ruaha to Dar es Salaam.


After Morning Breakfast Transfer from Ruaha to Dar es Salaam Airport or Hotel.

Booking reference: https://mommyandkairosafaris.co.tz/itinerary/8+days+mikumi,+udzungwa+-amp-amp;+ruaha+national+park+safari

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