Package overview:
Mikumi National Park Tanzania’s fourth-biggest national park which covers 3260 sq kms. It’s additionally the most open from Dar es Salaam about 300kms. With confirmed wildlife sightings, it makes a perfect safari goal for those who are busy and have less time to travel, two days or more can get you an opportunity to explore the splendor of Mikumi national park.
Ruaha National Park west of Iringa town in south-central Tanzania, the park is located at an elevation of 2,500 to 5,200 feet (750 to 1,900 m) and covers an area of 5,000 square miles (12,950 square km) and was originally part of the Rungwa Game Reserve. The name of the park is derived from the Great Ruaha River which flows along its southeastern margin and is the focus for game-viewing, more than 571 species of birds have been identified in the park. The park was formerly known for its large elephant population
Itinerary:
Day 1: Mikumi National Park Evening Game Drive
Meet your professional driver guide (short briefing) at 06:00am, and drive to Mikumi National Park about 290kms which takes approx. 7 hours. a hot lunch is already prepared, rest a little bit and start the game drive watching Hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffalos, giraffes, elands, Impalas, zebras, lions and others wildlife till sunset, dinner and overnight at Camp Bastian
Meals: (Lunch and Dinner)
Day 2: Mikumi National to Ruaha National Park
After breakfast at 07:00am going to Ruaha nitional park drive to Ruaha National Park about 320kms hot lunch on the way at Iringa town. Sunrise Game drive en-route for dinner and overnight at Ruaha Park Bandas.
Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch and Dinner)
Day 3: Ruaha National Park Full Day Game Drive
Sunrise game drive(hot coffee) for 2-3 hours then back to Ruaha Park Bandas for full breakfast and proceed with game drive with packed lunch till sunset through the river drive observing more concentration of wildlife drift for the water drink, dinner and overnight at Ruaha Park Bandas.
Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch and Dinner)
Day 4: Ruaha National Park Morning Game Drive
After your breakfast at 07:00am game drive enroute exploring more concentrations of wildlife till mid noon, thereafter drive to Mikumi National park. Upon your arrival check in at Camp Bastian, short rest and relaxation after enjoying your dinner.
Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch and Dinner).
Day 5: Maasai Village
After breakfast at 07:00am, visit the Maasai village observing their lifestyle, culture, dancing and handcrafts ,hot lunch on the way at Morogoro town back to Dar es salaam
Meals: (Breakfast and Lunch)
Cost:
$1,095 pp
Group Size: Minimum 2 pax
Price Includes:
- All meals(3meals) per itinerary given
- Mineral water during the trip
- Safari vehicle(4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser)
- Professional English speaking driver
- guide
- Government tax(VAT) 18%
- All the Park entry fees
- Accommodation
- Pick up and Drop off
Not Include:
- Tips
- Things of personal needs such as
- beers,wines,cigarette and more
- International flight
- Visa
- Medical Insurance