Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Safari in Tanzania with Mikumi, Udzungwa and Ruaha

5 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Mikumi National Park, known as the Little Serengeti
  • 02 Discover Udzungwa's tropical rainforest with more than 400 bird species
  • 03 Visit a breathtaking 170-meter-high waterfall and take a dip
  • 04 Experience full-day game drives in Ruaha, Tanzania's largest national park
  • 05 Look out for Ruaha's large elephant population and numerous big cats

Join this 5-day safari through three of Tanzania's remarkable protected areas, from Mikumi National Park, known as the Little Serengeti, to the lush rainforests of Udzungwa Mountains National Park and the vast wilderness of Ruaha National Park. Discover tropical forest landscapes, a breathtaking 170-meter-high waterfall, and rich wildlife habitats with more than 400 bird species, endemic plants, primates, elephants, and big cats. The journey also includes full-day game drives in Ruaha and the option of a walking safari accompanied by an armed guard for safety.

Visit a breathtaking 170-meter-high waterfall where you can take a dip.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Dar es Salaam, Mikumi National Park, Ruaha National Park, Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Transfer to Mikumi National Park

  • Meet and greet your Tanzania tour guide and head towards Mikumi National Park, known as the Little Serengeti, a quiet and uncrowned wildlife park.

Accommodation at Camp Bastian Mikumi.

2
Day 02

Udzungwa Mountains and Waterfall Visit

  • Head to Udzungwa Mountains National Park, which includes tropical rainforest and steppe inhabited by more than 400 bird species, 2,500 plant species, 25% of which are endemic, and 6 primate species.

  • Visit a breathtaking 170-meter-high waterfall where you can take a dip.

Accommodation at Mabata Makali Lodge.

3
Day 03

Journey to Ruaha National Park

  • Proceed to Ruaha National Park, Tanzania's largest national park, with the largest elephant population, and especially famous for its numerous big cats.

Accommodation at Mabata Makali Lodge.

4
Day 04

Full-Day Game Drives in Ruaha

  • Enjoy a full day of game drives and an optional walking safari; feel safe and sound with the guidance and company of an armed guard.

Accommodation at Mabata Makali Lodge.

5
Day 05

Return to Dar es Salaam

  • After a nice breakfast at sunrise, drive back to Dar es Salaam.

No accommodation is included on this day.

Mikumi National Park, tropical rainforest of Udzungwa Mountains National Park, 170-meter-high waterfall, Ruaha National Park

Where this trip takes you

Mikumi National Park, tropical rainforest of Udzungwa Mountains National Park, 170-meter-high waterfall, Ruaha National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Dar es Salaam 4 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation
  • Transportation
  • Tax and VAT
  • Tanzanian guide
  • Parking fee
  • Entrance fee

What's Not Included

  • Anything not mentioned in the itinerary

  • Food and beverages on all days

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tour start
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Dar es Salaam.

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