Ruaha National Park and Mikumi National Park (Semi Luxury) - 6 Days

Leopard Ruaha National Park

6 Days Ruaha and Mikumi is a safari that offers you safari in both the famous parks of southern Tanzania. The specialty of Ruaha National Park is the huge elephants.

Ruaha National Park

Ruaha National Park is the largest park not only in Tanzania but also in the whole of East Africa. For your information, it is covering around 13,000 sq km in area. You should also know that it is the furthest park from Dar es salaam city, around 625 km away. It is at the center of Tanzania. The nearest town for you to this park is called Iringa, which is in the distance of around 130 km.

Just for your information, the name Ruaha is derived from the Great Ruaha River. It is at the heart of Ruaha National Park. The national park consists of a larger ecosystem of Rungwa Game Reserve, Usangu Game Reserve and some other protected areas. The Ruaha River flows from the south-east portion of park and therefore, it is ideal area for game viewing.

Additionally, the park is a bird paradise for you with over 570 bird species. Some of which are migrating birds arriving from within and outside Africa. Ruaha National Park has the highest concentration of elephants for you to view in whole of East Africa. The Elephants here are the largest found in any other park or reserve in Tanzania.

Moreover, other animals you can view are Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, Zebras, Impalas, Giraffes and wild dogs. You can also see many types of antelopes such as Sable, Kudu and Roans. In Ruaha National Park, you can observe multiple reptiles and amphibians such as crocodiles, snakes (poisonous and non-poisonous). Also, you can see monitor lizards, agama lizards and frogs. There are more than 1,650 species of plants that are inhabiting the national park.

Since, the Ruaha National Park is the furthest park from Dar es salaam. It is combined with Mikumi National Park to reduce the long distance driving for you.

Mikumi National Park

For your information, Mikumi National Park is one of the famous parks in South of Tanzania, formed in year 1964. It is the fourth largest park in Tanzania covering 3,230 sq km.

You should also know, Mikumi is bordered by Selous Game Reserve in the south. It also has Udzungwa Mountains National Park and Uluguru Mountain on the other side.

The park is greatly compared to Serengeti National Park. The north-west is defined by alluvial plain of Mkata river basin. This area displays mainly Palm, tamarinds, acacia and baobab. Furthest to the area, there are rock formations called Uluguru and Rubeho mountains.

Mikumi National Park is greatly compared to Serengeti National Park. The north-west is defined by alluvial plain of Mkata river basin. This area displays mainly Palm, tamarinds, acacia and baobab. Furthest to the area, there are rock formations called Uluguru and Rubeho mountains.

The South-east side of the park is less accessible. Therefore, it has very little wildlife.

The animals that you are likely to see are lions, giraffes, zebras, impalas, kudus, elands, buffaloes, wildebeests and black antelopes. You can also view baboons and many more. It also has two hippo pools, 5 km on the north of the park. Mikumi National Park also exhibits over 400 species of bird life.

6 Days Ruaha and Mikumi is perfect safari that is not too long with an once in a life time experience.

6 Days Ruaha National Park and Mikumi National Park is perfect safari that is not too long with an once in a life time experience.

Day 1
Dar es salaam to Mikumi National Park

Meet, greet by your driver/ guide at 0730 hours and proceed to Mikumi National Park. Have hot lunch on the way.

Arrive at the park in the afternoon around 1530 hours, game drive inside the park.

Dinner and overnight

Day 2
Mikumi National Park to Ruaha National Park

Depart for Ruaha National Park via Udzungwa Mountains National Park and Kitonga Hills, followed through the Great Ruaha River with picnic lunch. The drive is around 6 to 7 hours.

Dinner and overnight

Day 3
Game drive inside Ruaha National Park

Depart for Ruaha National Park after breakfast. A full day game drive inside the reserve with picnic lunch.

Dinner and overnight

Day 4
Game drive inside Ruaha National Park

Depart for Ruaha National Park after breakfast. A full day game drive inside the reserve with picnic lunch.

Dinner and overnight

Day 5
Ruaha National Park to Mikumi National Park

Depart for Mikumi National Park via the Great Ruaha River, Iringa Town, Udzungwa Mountains National Park and Kitonga Hills. Picnic lunch will be provided. The drive is around 6 to 7 hours.

Dinner and overnight

Day 6
Mikumi National Park to Dar es salaam

Proceed for a morning game drive after breakfast with picnic lunch. Afternoon at 1200, depart for Dar es salaam city center. Arrive Dar es salaam around 2000 hours.

Price Includes:

  • Safari base vehicle + English speaking driver/guide
  • 5 nights full-board accommodation
  • Pick up and drop off within Dar city center
  • Park fees & game drives
  • Complimentary mineral water (1 liter per person per day)

Price Excludes:

  • Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
  • Additional Mineral water: USD 5 per carton (12 bottles)
  • Medical and luggage insurance
  • Tips: we recommend US $ 20 per group per day
  • Dar es salaam airport transfers
  • Other personal expenses
  • Emergency evacuation insurance

Stated prices are all year round.

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Ruaha National Park and Mikumi National Park (Semi Luxury)
4% Off
From $ 950.00 $ 915.00
per Adult
Number of Travelers Total Cost
1 Adult USD 2,345.00
2 Adults USD 1,435.00
3 Adults USD 1,180.00
4 Adults USD 1,055.00
5 Adults USD 980.00
6 Adults USD 955.00
7 Adults USD 915.00

Trip Facts

  • 4x4 Safari Vehicle
  • 7
  • Game drives
  • Mikumi National Park, Ruaha National Park
  • 6 days
  • Tan Swiss Lodge, Tungamalenga Lodge (Outside the parks)

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