Mikumi & Ruaha National Park – 5 Days

Mikumi & Ruaha National Park – 5 Days​

5
Days

Overview

Discover the best of Southern Tanzania on this unforgettable wildlife adventure. Your journey begins in Mikumi National Park, where wide open plains are home to elephants, lions, zebras, and giraffes, offering exciting game drives in beautiful surroundings.

You’ll then continue to Ruaha National Park, known for its rugged landscapes, iconic baobab trees, and incredible biodiversity. The park is especially famous for its large populations of predators and impressive herds of elephants.

This safari combines the easily accessible beauty of Mikumi with the raw, untouched wilderness of Ruaha, creating a well-balanced experience filled with exploration and adventure.

Highlights

Base Price

From

$ 1,700 / Adult

From

$ 1,105 / Child

Pricing Breakdown

1 Person

$ 1,700

2 – 4 Pesons

$ 1,500

5 – 7 Persons

$ 1,400

8+ Persons

$ 1,350

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Itinerary

Day 1 : Dar-es-salaam/Mikumi National Park
After breakfast, you’ll depart for Mikumi National Park and begin your game drives upon arrival. The park is home to a wide range of wildlife, including lions, eland, hartebeest, buffaloes, wildebeest, giraffes, zebras, and elephants. There’s also a chance to spot wild dogs moving in packs. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 : Mikumi National Park & Ruaha National Park
The next day, after breakfast, you’ll check out and begin your journey to Ruaha, with a stop for lunch in Iringa Town. You’ll arrive at the park in the afternoon, followed by a short evening game drive or time to relax at your leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Ruaha National Park
On the following day, enjoy a morning game drive in Ruaha National Park. Look out for roan and sable antelopes, as well as hippos, crocodiles, waterbucks, reedbucks, and buffaloes gathering near the riverbanks—often attracting predators such as lions, leopards, hyenas, wild dogs, and jackals. You may also spot smaller antelopes like dik-dik, along with a wide variety of bird species, including Eurasian migrants that visit the park seasonally. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Ruaha National park/ Iringa
After breakfast, set out on a walking safari with an experienced guide, offering a unique chance to experience the wild up close. Return to the camp for lunch, and later enjoy an afternoon game drive as you make your way toward Iringa Town. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Iringa/ Dar es Salaam
On the final day, after breakfast, visit the Isimila Stone Age Site for a short tour before continuing your journey back to Dar es Salaam, where you’ll arrive in the evening and be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.
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FAQS

Pack packs without flames are better than suitcases. This luggage may be packed on the back or in the roof rack of the safari 20 Kg ( 44 Lbs) are maximum weight.

Joanne Adventures team will pick you up and transfer you to designated Hotels. Pick up on arrival airport and drop off are included on our package. We arrange also other group transport if required.

A valid visa is required for travel to Tanzania. A passport with a minimum validity of 6 months prior to expiry is required.
A single-entry visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue. Visas-on-arrival are available at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)for US$50. (For U.S. Citizens, the cost is US$100 for a multiple entry visa.) However, it is advised that visitors traveling from a country where visa services are available should obtain a visa prior to arrival in order to avoid potential delays at the airport

Swahili is the national language of Tanzania, but many tribal languages are spoken amongst the 120+ ethnic communities in Tanzania. English is considered the de facto official language. It is widely spoken by those who work in tourism and hospitality.

Summer: September to April.
Temperature: 20°C to 30°C.
Winter: May to August. Temperature: 19°C to 25°C.
Rainfall: April-May (long rains) and November to mid-December (short rains).

If you have any allergies or special dietary requirements, please let us know beforehand at the time of booking, so we can advise the lodgings accordingly. Most places will be able to accommodate to your preferred meal options, though sometimes vegetarian/vegan options may be a bit limited and repetitive. If you require any special health supplement, please kindly bring it with you.

This is your safari trip, your adventure! You decide how you want to spend your time on this vacation. If you would like to spend a full day on safari, you are definitely welcome to do so. Safari Infinity does not restrict your mileage, fuel, or how much time you want to be on safari. While some days you may decide to set out by sunrise, other days you can have a slower-paced breakfast before starting your daily exploration. Simply sit down with your guide to plan your day and meals the night before. Your guide will have plenty of suggestions, but of course, the decision is yours.

Bottled water is included in the safari vehicle. You can also buy any drinks along your way to the safari. There will be mini-markets in town.

They are licensed by TALA, trained, friendly, and have years of experience!

We use 4 or 6-passenger 4-wheel-drive Land Cruisers, all with viewing roofs for the safaris. The vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, a radio, and a cooler.

Yes, just let us know what’s in your mind and we will put all together for you!

We recommend booking your trip as soon as possible. Lodges and tented camps on safari are booked quickly, so we need to reserve those before they fill up.

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