5 Days Tanzania Wildlife Safari (Mikumi and Ruaha national park)

5 Days Tanzania Wildlife Safari (Mikumi and Ruaha national park) is one of average Tanzania wildlife viewing safari with an opportunity of spotting several animals including the big 5 game such as Lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, leopards, Lions, Hippos and many more. This 5 days Tanzania wildlife safari in Mikumi and Ruaha national park will start from and end in Dar es Salaam city Tanzania. 

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Highlights of 5 days Tanzania wildlife safari in Mikumi and Ruaha national park 

  • Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Mikumi National Park
  • Day 2: Transfer to Ruaha national park
  • Day 3: Full day game viewing in Ruaha national park
  • Day 4: Transfer to Iringa town
  • Day 5: Transfer back to Dar es Salaam for departures

DETAILED ITIENARY

Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Mikumi National Park

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi national park: On day 1 of 5 days Tanzania wildlife safari in Mikumi and Ruaha national park, you will be met and picked by our company representative in Tanzania who will be your safari driver throughout this 5 days Tanzania safari. He will brief you about the itinerary as you drive from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi national park where you will be expected to arrive in time for lunch. Enjoy your meal and embark on an afternoon game drive in the park on a lookout for different wildlife species including Lions, Elephants, Zebras, Lions, Leopards and plenty of bird species among others.

Meal plan: Lunch and dinner

Day 2: Transfer to Ruaha national park

Mikumi national park to Ruaha National Park: After breakfast on day 2 of 5 days Tanzania safari in Mikumi and Ruaha national park, ensure that the hotel packs for you a lunchbox to enjoy enroute as you drive to Ruaha national park though it’s also possible to have a stopover along the way for an enroute meal at a hotel in Iringa town.  Upon park arrival, check in at your reserved lodge and enjoy an evening game drive to look out for some wildlife species before the sun goes down. In case you aren’t in for any activity, you will check in your lodge for a relaxed dinner and grab night sleep ready to fully explore Ruaha national park the next day.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner 

Day 3: Full day game viewing in Ruaha national park

Full day game viewing in Ruaha national park: On day 3 of 5 days Tanzania safari in Mikumi and Ruaha national park, you have an entire day exploring Ruaha national park. You may choose to pack your lunch to avoid inconveniences amidst the game drive. During game drive, look out for plenty of animals including Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Antelopes, Zebras, Gazelles, Hippos, several bird species and many more.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4:  Transfer to Iringa town

Ruaha national park to Iringa: Arise from your bed on day 4 of 5 days Tanzania wildlife safari in Mikumi and Ruaha national park, have breakfast and set off on a walking safari in the park to watch more of the wildlife on foot. After the walk, return to the lodge, freshen up, have lunch and be driven from Ruaha national park to Iringa for overnight.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5: Transfer back to Dar es Salaam for departures

Iringa to Dar es Salaam: this is the last day of your 5 days Tanzania safari in Mikumi and Ruaha national park. Wake up for a city tour exploring different parts of the city. And depending on your flight details, you will then be transferred to Dar es Salaam for drop-off at a hotel or direct at the airport.

Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch

END OF 5 DAYS TANZANIA TOUR

Inclusive in 5 days Tanzania safari in Mikumi and Ruaha national

  • Dar es Salaam Pick up and drop off 
  • A 4×4 safari vehicle for all ground transportation
  • English speaking driver / Guide
  • All meals and accommodations as per itinerary
  • Park entrance fees 
  • Enough packed drinking water

Exclusive in 5 days Tanzania safari in Mikumi and Ruaha national 

  • Visa and flight air ticket
  • Additional accommodation before or after the safari
  • Laundry fees
  • Insurance 
  • Tips 
  • Optional activities 
  • All other expenses of personal nature.
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