10 Safari to Mikumi, Ruaha, Udzungwa and Selous Game Reserve

10 DAYS MIKUMI, RUAHA, UDZUNGWA & SELOUS

The 10 days Southern Tanzania safari to Mikumi, Ruaha, Udzungwa national parks and a trip to Selous Game Reserve is another chance to see abundant wildlife. The “Big Five” and other diverse species may be found at Mikumi National Park, and here you have a greater possibility of seeing lions scaling trees than in other parks. The uncommon Iringa red colobus monkey and the Sanje crested mangabey have been spotted in Udzungwa National Park. Only in this area can you locate these two varieties. Among all the national parks in Africa, the park boasts the second-highest biodiversity. In addition to being the second-largest park in East Africa, Ruaha National Park also likely has the highest concentration of elephants. The largest park in Tanzania is the Selous Game Reserve. It is even a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its variety of species and untamed environment!

Day 1:

ARRIVAL DAY

On arrival at Mwalimu Nyerere International Airport you’ll be met by your Tai Safaris guide and transferred to the hotel in Dar es Salaam where you can relax and recover from your journey.
Accommodation: Airport Transit Lodge
Meals: Dinner & Breakfast.

Day 2: DAR ES SALAAM – SELOUS GAME RESERVE

In the morning you’ll be picked up from your hotel and driven to Selous Game Reserve arriving in time for a hot lunch. In the late afternoon you’ll go on a thrilling boat safari on the Rufiji River where you’ll see hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat. Your guide will also be able to point out interesting birds and plant species during this trip.
Accommodation: Selous Kinga Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 3: SELOUS FULL DAY

Each morning after breakfast you’ll have a full day of game viewing in Selous Game Reserve taking a packed lunch with you if you wish to maximize your game drive time. Selous Game Reserve is bigger than Switzerland and Denmark so it takes a long time to explore properly but your guide will know the best places to go. These will be special days spent exploring the wilderness in the biggest game reserve in Africa and viewing diverse wildlife which includes lion, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, elephant, wild dog and so much more.
Accommodation: Selous Kinga Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 4: WALKING SAFARI – HALF DAY GAME VIEWING

In the early morning and before breakfast we’ll go on a three hour walking safari (or as long as you’re comfortable with) in the wilderness, accompanied by your guide and an armed ranger. By going on foot you’ll have a chance to see various bird and plant species as you explore this heavenly sanctuary. You can spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge or go another game drive if you wish.
Accommodation: Selous Kinga Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 5: SELOUS – MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast we’ll leave Selous Kinga Lodge with a packed lunch to enjoy on our game drive on the way to Mikumi National Park. Mikumi National Park is nestled between the Uluguru Mountains to the northeast, and the Rubeho Mountains, Udzungwa Mountains and Rift Valley escarpment to the southwest. As part of the Selous ecosystem, it benefits from the highest game density of the entire conservation area. The landscape here is beautiful and the wildlife prolific. You can expect to see animals like elephant, giraffe, zebra, eland, kudu, wildebeest, antelope, tree-climbing lion, leopard, wild dog, jackal and an amazing array of colorful birds.
Accommodation: Angalia Tented Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 6: MIKUMI – RUAHA NATIONAL PARK

In the early morning after breakfast we’ll drive to Ruaha National Park. If you wish your guide will take you on an evening game drive through this remote area with a dramatic topography of mountains, rivers and plains. Its ragged beauty is only outmatched by the variety and density of wildlife and exotic birdlife. Ruaha National Park is home to the largest population of elephants in any East African natural reserve as well as many other animals and birds all attracted to the Great Ruaha River.
Accommodation: Ruaha Hilltop Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 7: RUAHA NATIONAL PARK

You will have two full days of game activities in Ruaha National Park. The park covers 12,950 square kilometers, with a large area of dry savanna. The forest contains Miombo woodlands, Acacia woodlands, Riverine forests and Terminalia scrub. Ruaha and Rungwa areas are home to 450 bird species. Ruaha Hilltop Lodge is set on the hillside so you can enjoy the view from the balcony of your private self-contained cottage and even spot giraffes, elephant, baboon and kudus in the distance.
Accommodation: Ruaha Hilltop Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 8: RUAHA – UDZUNGWA NATIONAL PARK

In the early morning after breakfast you’ll depart for Udzungwa Mountains National Parks with a packed lunch. On arrival we’ll go mountain hiking on the Campsite 3 trail taking in the amazing sights of forest including waterfalls, birds, primates, butterflies, bush-buck, dikdik, baboons and monkeys.
Accommodation: Hondo Hondo Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 9: UDZUNGWA – MIKUMI

In the early morning after breakfast you’ll be driven to Mikumi National Park for a full day of game viewing in Mikumi National Park with packed lunch. During today’s game viewing, you’ll see the open horizons and abundant wildlife of the Mkata floodplain and we may be able to find lion, giraffe, zebra, impala, elephant, wildebeest and birds such as hornbill, lilac breasted roller, crowned crane and many more.
Accommodation: Angalia Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 10: MIKUMI – DAR ES SALAAM

After breakfast, drive back to Dar es Salaam and you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home. It’s been an amazing trip and you’ll have some incredible photos and stories to share with your friends and family back home.

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TRIP COST: Price on Request

Inclusions

All park entry fees
Transport in 4×4 WD land cruiser with pop up roof
Accommodation in lodge
3x meals a day
Service of English speaking driver guide

Exclusions

Tips to the guide
Travel insurance
Personal insurance
Medical Evacuation
All items of personal nature

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We give a room to our clients to choose what suit them, You can customize this itinerary to suit your schedule, budget, flight and what you will like most to see/visit while you are here.