Tanzania · Safari

12-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Mikumi Ruaha and Selous

12 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot wild animals such as leopards, lions, wild dogs, and many more across Mikumi, Ruaha, and Selous
  • 02 Enjoy a guided walking safari and multiple game drives through Tanzania's African wilderness
  • 03 Travel through the beautiful Uluguru Mountains with stops at Maasai Bomas and local villages
  • 04 Go on a boat safari in Selous Game Reserve

Traverse the African wilderness on a 12-day safari through Mikumi National Park, Ruaha National Park, and Selous Game Reserve. Enjoy game drives, a guided walking safari, and a boat safari while looking out for wild animals such as leopards, lions, wild dogs, and many more. Along the way, travel through the beautiful Uluguru Mountains and stop at Maasai Bomas and local villages. This journey combines wildlife viewing, scenic landscapes, and immersive safari experiences across Tanzania.

Traverse the African wilderness on a 12-day safari through Mikumi National Park, Ruaha National Park, and Selous Game Reserve.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Mikumi National Park, Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha National Park, Uluguru Mountains
Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Dar es Salaam

  • Get picked up from Dar es Salaam International Airport and transferred to your hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.

2
Day 02

Mikumi National Park Game Drive

  • Reach Mikumi National Park after a 5-hour drive.

  • Enjoy an evening game drive in the park.

Overnight stay at Tanswiss Lodge on a bed and breakfast basis.

3
Day 03

Journey to Ruaha National Park

  • Drive to Ruaha National Park with a packed lunch; this is a 5 to 6-hour drive.

  • Arrive and check in at the lodge in Ruaha National Park.

Overnight stay at the lodge on a full board basis.

4
Day 04

Full-Day Game Drive in Ruaha

  • Enjoy a full-day game drive in Ruaha National Park, with a packed lunch.

  • In the evening, return for an overnight stay at the lodge on a full-board basis.

5
Day 05

Walking Safari and Evening Game Drive

  • Enjoy a guided walking safari in the morning.

  • Go on a game drive in the evening.

Overnight stay at the lodge.

6
Day 06

Early Morning and Evening Game Drives

  • Go for an early morning game drive.

  • Get back to the lodge for a hot lunch, followed by a game drive in the evening.

Overnight stay at Ruaha Lodge on a full-board basis.

7
Day 07

To Morogoro through the Uluguru Mountains

  • In the morning, get ready for a 6 to 7-hour drive to Morogoro through the beautiful Uluguru Mountains.

  • Stop at Maasai Bomas and some other villages on the way, and have lunch.

Overnight stay at a farm cottage on a half-board basis.

8
Day 08

Drive to Selous Game Reserve

  • Reach Selous Game Reserve after a 5 to 6-hour drive.

  • Have a packed lunch en route.

Overnight stay at Hippo Camp on a full-board basis.

9
Day 09

Full-Day Game Drive in Selous

  • The day begins with a full-day game drive in Selous Game Reserve.

  • Have a packed lunch in the afternoon.

Overnight stay at Hippo Camp on a full-board basis.

10
Day 10

Morning Game Drive and Boat Safari

  • Enjoy a morning game drive.

  • In the evening, go on a boat safari.

Overnight at Hippo Camp on a full-board basis.

11
Day 11

Another Full Day in Selous

  • Go for a full-day game drive in Selous Game Reserve with a packed lunch.

Overnight stay at the camp on a full-board basis.

12
Day 12

Return to Dar es Salaam

  • Drive back to Dar es Salaam for your flight back home or hotel.

Mikumi National Park game drives, Ruaha National Park plains, Selous Game Reserve boat safari

Where this trip takes you

Mikumi National Park game drives, Ruaha National Park plains, Selous Game Reserve boat safari

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Dar es Salaam 6 cities · 12 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All meals and accommodation as per the itinerary

  • All park fees

  • Boat safari

  • Evacuation fees

  • Mineral water 1.5 L per person per day

  • All transfers in a 4x4 vehicle with a pop-up roof

  • English-speaking guide

What's Not Included

  • Tips & gratuities

  • Personal expenses

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 12 days finish where they began, in Dar es Salaam.

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