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

5 Days Tanzania Wildlife Tour is one of the best Tanzania wildlife safari taking to 2 beautiful and large parks in Tanzania. Mikumi national park is listed amongst the top 5 biggest parks in Tanzania and it takes the 4th position covering a land area of 3,230 square kilometers known for harboring several wildlife species including Leopards, Lions, Buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes and many more. On the other hand, Ruaha national park takes over the 6th position amongst the largest parks in Tanzania covering a landscape of 20,000 square kilometers and famous for existence of a large population of Elephants, Lions, gazelles, Leopards, Giraffes, antelopes, Hippos, crocodiles and many more. This 5 days Tanzania safari in Mikumi and Ruaha national park includes 5 days and 4 night’s excursion starting and ending in ending in Dar es Salaam. 

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

  • Day 1: Transfer from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park
  • Day 2: Transfer from Mikumi national park to Ruaha national park
  • Day 3: Full day excursion in Ruaha national park
  • Day 4: Transfer from Ruaha national park to Iringa town
  • Day 5: Drive from Iringa to Dar es Salaam

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

Drive from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi national park for game drive: On day 1 of 5 days Tanzania safari in Mikumi and Ruaha national park, be ready to be picked up from your hotel in Dar es Salaam and embark on a road drive as our company representative brief you about this 5 days Tanzania adventure in Ruaha and Mikumi. Expect to arrive at the park in time for lunch. After lunch, head out for a thrilling afternoon game drive in search of park dwellers such as Elephants, Zebras, Lions, Leopards and many more. After game drive, you will be returned to your lodge for dinner and grab an overnight sleep.

Meal plan: Lunch and dinner

Day 2: Transfer from Mikumi national park to Ruaha national park

Mikumi national park to Ruaha National Park: On day 2 of 5 days Tanzania safari in Mikumi and Ruaha national park, wake up for an early morning breakfast then check out of the lodge and grab your lunch box which will be enjoyed enroute as you head to Ruaha national park or else you will enjoy an enroute lunch in Iringa town which is one of the stopovers along the way from Mikumi national park to Ruaha national park.  After enjoying your lunch, proceed to the park arriving in the evening where you will choose to either have a brief evening game drive or decide to spend your evening at leisure.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner 

Day 3: Full day excursion in Ruaha national park

Full day game drive in the park: After breakfast on day 3 of 5 days Tanzania safari in Mikumi and Ruaha national park, pack your picnic lunch box and enough drinking water then meet your Tanzania safari driver for a full day game viewing in the wilderness of Ruaha national park where you will be able to spot a variety of fauna and flora species. Amongst mammals to look out for during the game drive in Ruaha national park include Elephants, zebras, gazelles, antelopes, lions, leopards, Hippos, and crocodiles that will be spotted along the river and many other mammals that call this park their home. After fully exploring the park on a game drive, return to your lodge for dinner and have an overnight rest.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4:  Transfer from Ruaha national park to Iringa town

Drive from Ruaha national park to Iringa: After breakfast on day 4 of 5 days Tanzania safari in Mikumi and Ruaha national park, meet the local guide for a thrilling walking safari in the park to explore other parts of the park that aren’t reachable during game drive while spotting more attractions then return to the lodge for lunch after which you will check out of the lodge and meet your Tanzania safari driver for a transfer to Iringa with an enroute game drive. Expect to arrive in evening to check in your hotel with in Iringa town for dinner and overnight sleep.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5: Drive from Mikumi national park back to Dar es Salaam

Drive from Iringa to Dar es Salaam: After breakfast in Iringa on day 5 of 5 days Tanzania safari in Mikumi and Ruaha national park which is yet the last day of your safari and depending on your departures time, have a brief tour in Iringa town exploring the stone age sites and finally proceed with your journey to Dar es Salaam where you will be dropped off either at your respective hotel or direct at the airport for an evening/night flight.

Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch

END OF 5 DAYS TANZANIA SAFARI IN MIKUMI AND RUAHA NATIONAL PARK

Inclusive in 5 days Tanzania safari in Mikumi and Ruaha national

  • Pick up and drop off in Dar es Salaam
  • A 4×4 safari vehicle and fuel
  • An English speaking safari driver / Guide
  • Full board accommodation for 4 nights
  • All meals as per itinerary
  • All national park entrance fees 
  • Enough drinking water
  • All mentioned activities as per itinerary

Exclusive in 5 days Tanzania safari in Mikumi and Ruaha national

  • International travel expenses including visa and air ticket
  • Optional activities
  • Additional accommodation
  • Laundry fees
  • Life insurance 
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional activities 
  • All other expenses of personal nature like Cigar, Alcohol, Juice, emails, airtime, etc.
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