#SOUTHERN CIRCUIT
5 DAYS MIKUMI & Ruaha Package
This Southern circuit safari includes Mikumi National Park and Ruaha National Park.
Day 1: Drive from Dar Es Salaam - Mikumi National Park
Morning pick up and drive to Mikumi National Park which is approximately 6 hours’ drive from Dar Es Salaam. On arrival you go for an afternoon game drive in Mikumi National Park till sunset with overnight at Camp Bastian Lodge l just outside the park
Mikumi National Park is Tanzania’s fourth – largest National Park and the most accessible from Morogoro/Dar es salaam. Within its 3230 sq. km, it is set between the Uluguru Mountains to the north and the Lumango Mountains to the south-east. Mikumi hosts buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, lions, pythons, zebras, leopards, crocodiles and many more just to mention a few.
Day 2: Drive to Ruaha National Park (5-6 hours)
Early morning game drive with packed breakfast, then later drive to Ruaha National Park with stop in Iringa for lunch after lunch proceed to Ruaha national park, This drive can take up to 6 hours ride from Mikumi town to Ruaha National Park ,it gives you the chance to see the beautiful Tanzania landscape, mountains, village, small town and village. Dinner and overnight at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge. All meals included.
Day 3-4: Full day game drive in Ruaha National Park
After breakfast, full days of game driving at Ruaha National Park, with picnic lunches. Ruaha has an area of 10,300 sq km, and is the second largest park, and second largest elephant sanctuary in Tanzania. The great Ruaha River that flows along its entire eastern border creates spectacular gorges and scenery, and features a large number of hippos and crocodiles. The wide variety of animals that inhabit the park include both Greater and Lesser Kudu, roan and sable antelope. Bird life is also rich, with over 370 species recorded. Dinner and overnight at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge. All meals included.
DAY 5: Transfer to Dar Es Salaam
After breakfast, transfer to Dar Es Salaam with a picnic lunch.
EXPECTED TO SEE
Item Included
- Lodge safari according to the itinerary
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- Overnight accommodation according to the itinerary
- Meals according to the itinerary
- Mineral water
- All mentioned activities
- All national park fees
- All transports
Item Excluded
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc
- Travel Insurance.
#SOUTHERN CIRCUIT
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Southern Circuit national parks
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