5 Days: Enchanting Mikumi and Ruaha Adventure in Tanzania.
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- 5 Days: Enchanting Mikumi and Ruaha Adventure in Tanzania.
Tanzania, Northern Circuit.
- Dar-es Salaam,
- Mikumi NP,
- Ruaha NP.
Duration
05 Days
Tour Type
Great Wildebeest Migration
Group Size
6 People
Languages
English.
- Overview
Explore three pristine wildlife areas in Tanzania with a chance to witness the Great Migration. While the sight of hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebras thunder across the plains is spectacular, the Mara River crossing is absolutely one of the most breathtaking natural actions in wildlife sightings. Dust exploding, lions stalking a moveable feast, gigantic crocodiles, and fast-flowing wild rivers await. It is sensational, impressive, and dramatic at the same time. This is one of the obstacles of the great migration.
- Tour Highlights.
- Be so close to the big cats that you can hear them purr
- Admire the baobab dotted –dotted landscape with elephants and giraffes herds in Ruaha
- Chance to see endangered wild dogs in Ruaha
- Expert guides with knowledge of the area.
- Included & Excluded
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- Mineral water
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Itinerary
11Days /10 Night
Day 1: Dar-es-Salaam - Mikumi NP.
Pick up by our driver guide from your Dar es Salaam residence/hotel and proceed towards Mikumi National Park. It is the most accessible park to Dar es Salaam and lies in the shadow of the Uluguru Mountains, Rubeho Mountains, Udzungwa Mountains, and Rift Valley escarpment to the southwest. At the heart of Mikumi is the fertile Mkata river floodplain, which due to its lush pastures, attracts wildlife from the surrounding hills. After lunch at the lodge proceed for the Afternoon game drive at Mikumi National Park. The sightings here may be buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, lions, and a good number of Birds in the evening drive to Mikumi wildlife lodge/similar.
- Location: Mikumi National Park.
- Accomodation: Mikumi wildlife lodge | Vuma Hills Tented Camp
- Meal: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2: Full-day Game drive in Mikumi.
The days will be spent exploring the park with its open horizons and abundant wildlife, the Mkaat floodplain popular centerpiece of Mikumi national park draws comparison to the more famous Serengeti, sightings may include, giraffes, lions, zebra, buffalo, elephants, and birds.
- Location: Mikumi National Park.
- Accomodation: Mikumi wildlife lodge | Vuma Hills Tented Camp
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3: Transfer to Ruaha NP.
After an early morning (2 hours) game drive at Mikumi return back to lodge for a late breakfast, then proceed towards Ruaha National park. It’s about a 5-hour journey. Ruaha is Tanzania’s largest National Park, It is at the center of an ecosystem that covers 12,950 sq. km and is home to the country’s largest elephant population (estimated at some 10,000). Transfer to your lodge
- Location: Ruaha National Park
- Accomodation: Tandala Tented Camp | Ruaha River Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4: Full-day Game drive in Ruaha NP.
The two days will be spent exploring these scintillating habitats of acacia woodland, alkaline lakes, seasonal water holes, and eye-catching plains. These are the area where 8000 wildebeest calves are born every day in a period of two weeks depending on the rain paten These phenomena takes place between the mid of January to February every year, of road driving is allowed giving you the up-close with the predators of the might Ndutu area. The sightings include lion, cheetah, leopard, caracal, hyena, bat-eared foxes, and the rare striped hyena and wild dog. Dinner and overnight Ndutu safari lodge.
- Location: Ruaha National Park
- Accomodation: Tandala Tented Camp | Ruaha River Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5: Transfer to Dar-es-Salaam.
After breakfast in the lodge, you will have a game drive en route to the gate looking for the farewell committee’s and drive back to Dar es Salaam arriving in the late evening. You will be dropped at your hotel or airport.
- Location: Dar es Salaam
- Accomodation: No Accommodation.
- Meal: Breakfast & Lunch
- Accomodation.
Day1-2: Mikumi wildlife lodge.
Mikumi Wildlife
Camp
Location
Mikumi Wildlife Camp, located in the heart of the wilderness of the Mikumi National Park. A stay in the Camp will guarantee you a memorable and magical safari experience that will you not forget the rest of your life.
Accommodation
This smoke-free lodge features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a garden are onsite. All 12 rooms offer patios, room service, and portable fans. Other amenities available to guests include safes, showers, and free toiletries.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Hiking
- Babysitting
- Baggage storage
- Mosquito net
- Private check-in / check-out Desk
- Housekeeping
- Room service
- Seating area
- Wake-up service / alarm clock
- Bath / shower
Day 1-2: Vuma Hills Tented Camp
Vuma Hills Tented
Camp
Location
Vuma Hill Tented Camp is set on a hillside overlooking the seemingly endless wilderness on the south west of Mikumi National Park. It is about 300km from Dar es Salaam or 4 hours drive on tarmac road.
Accommodation
Vuma Hill has 16 spacious and comfortable guest tents on wooden platform with thatched roof complete with shaded wooden veranda at the front, and en suite bathroom facilities at the back with a shower, basin and toilet. The tents are mosquito proof, and furnished with a rather old fashioned colonial décor, with each tent featuring a double and a single bed. Electricity is provided by generator and there are lights and sockets (3 pin square 220 V) in each tent. The generator will run from 10am to 2pm and again from 6.30pm to 11pm. All water is solar heated.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Hiking
- Babysitting
- Baggage storage
- Mosquito net
- Private check-in / check-out Desk
- Housekeeping
- Room service
- Seating area
- Wake-up service / alarm clock
- Bath / shower
Day 3-4: Tandala Tented Camp
Tandala Tented
Camp
Location
Tandala Tented Camp is located just outside Ruaha National Park only 5km from the park main gate, and about 20km from Msembe airstrip, and less than 2 hours’ drive to Iringa town (100km).
Accommodation
Tandala Tented Camp has a total of 10 spacious, elevated, luxury tents offering a variety of twin or double bed arrangements; extra beds are available for children or a third person. Each tent features an en-suite bathroom at the back, enclosed in thatch and rockwork over viewing the bush. Hot showers are provided by gas or solar. At the front of each room is a sizable verandah with comfortable seating perfect for relaxing in private to watch out for game along the Mdweka sand river.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
- Laundry service
Day 3-4: Ruaha River Lodge
Ruaha River
Lodge
Location
The Ruaha River Lodge is located about 30 minutes game drive away from the Msembe airstrip. The lodge sits proudly on the banks of the Ruaha river in southern Ruaha National Park.
Accommodation
The Ruaha River Lodge is the cheapest accommodation in Ruaha National Park, which actually offers a good value stay. The setting is exceptional, right on the banks of the Ruaha river and the backdrop with the rolling hills is great. The only drawback is that the lodge is quite big and isn’t and build out of brick and stone. But that aside, it offers a great location and exceptional value. We do believe that a little extra money to stay at Mdonya Old River Camp is worth the upgrade for a better all-round experience.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Lazy river
- Free breakfast
- Beach
- Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
- Free airport transportation
- Mosquito net
- Laundry service
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
- Airport transportation
- Shuttle bus service
Day 3-5: Ndutu safari Lodge.
Serengeti Tortilis Tented Camp
(Central)
Location
Serengeti Tortilis Tented Camp is a collection of unique and luxury tented camps located in northern Tanzania, at the Famous Serengeti National Park.
Accommodation
Named after the distinctive Tortilis tree of the Serengeti, our tented camp combines comfort with the sense of wilderness, the sense of freedom, the sense of being ‘right there’, as you relax after the excitement of the day. We make your safari-camp experience truly unforgettable. Set in the heart of nature, our camp is designed to look after you while you tune in to the very heartbeat of Africa.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Internet
- Free breakfast
- Mosquito net
- Non-smoking hotel
- Private check-in / check-out
- Laundry service
Day 3-5: Ndutu Tingitana Camp.
Ndutu Tingitana Tented
Camp
Location
Located southern of Serengeti inside the Ngorongoro Conservation area, Ndutu Tingitana provides exceptional views on the forested landscapes which welcome the Great Migration every year
Accommodation
Ndutu Tingitana has 10 mobile canvas tents with private verandas which offer the amenities and comfort of a real lodge. King-size bed, en-suite bathroom, hot-running water (on-demand) and wooden floors, relax and enjoy after a long day of game-drive.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Internet
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
Day 6-7: Tortilis tented camp.
Serengeti Tortilis Tented Camp
(Central)
Location
Serengeti Tortilis Tented Camp is a collection of unique and luxury tented camps located in northern Tanzania, at the Famous Serengeti National Park.
Accommodation
Named after the distinctive Tortilis tree of the Serengeti, our tented camp combines comfort with the sense of wilderness, the sense of freedom, the sense of being ‘right there’, as you relax after the excitement of the day. We make your safari-camp experience truly unforgettable. Set in the heart of nature, our camp is designed to look after you while you tune in to the very heartbeat of Africa.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Internet
- Free breakfast
- Mosquito net
- Non-smoking hotel
- Private check-in / check-out
- Laundry service
Day 6-7: Serengeti heritage camp.
Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
(Central)
Location
Heritage Camps and Lodges are a collection of unique and luxury tented camps located in northern Tanzania, at the Famous Serengeti National Park.
Accommodation
Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camp provides its guests with the most authentic Africa experience due to its old-school camp ambience. Sitting snugly in a clearing surrounded by Acacia trees its 13 spacious walk-in tents creates an intimate atmosphere for only 40 guests
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Internet
- Free breakfast
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
- Kids’ meals
- Mosquito net
Day 8-10: Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort.
Royal Zanzibar Beach
Resort
Location
Located directly on a white sandy beach with a coral reef, Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort offers tropical gardens with 4 outdoor pools and water-sports facilities. Guests can also relax with a massage at the Spa.
Accommodation
A spectacular view of the Indian Ocean from almost anywhere on the resort makes this all-inclusive property a wonderful choice for those guests looking for a peaceful and relaxing vacation. Fantastic swimming pools, a beautiful beach with clear, turquoise waters and amazing sunsets all add to the ambiance! The rooms are large, approximately 80 square metres for Superior Rooms and 100 square metres for Suites. A spacious bathroom with a large bathtub, separate shower and double sinks provide luxurious comfort. All rooms include a quiet split-unit air conditioner, TV, fridge, coffee and tea making facilities, a safe and a terrace from which to enjoy the view. The warm, friendly staff invite you to enjoy meals in the buffet restaurant with a varied selection of local and international dishes or a traditional pizza oven near the beach offers a quick snack while you relax by the pool.
Facilities & Services
- Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
- Pool
- Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
- Entertainment staff
- Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
- Pool / beach towels
- Infinity pool
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
- Swim Up bar
- Poolside bar
- Table tennis
- Airport transportation
- Meeting rooms
- Spa
- Currency exchange
- Sun loungers / beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry service
Day 8-10: The Residence Zanzibar.
The Residence Zanzibar
Location
The Residence Zanzibar lies within a lush, forested 32-hectare estate where five-star luxuries sit harmoniously alongside nature’s untouched beauty.
Accommodation
Feel your spirits soar amid extensive tropical gardens that meet with powder-soft white sand lapped by the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Inspired by the island’s eclectic cultures, our luxury Zanzibar resort blends modern comforts with Swahili, Omani, British and Indian influences. Indulge in the privacy of the spacious villas, attended on if you wish by your own personal butler. Enjoy carefree days relaxing by your private pool, on the beach, or exploring the gardens on foot or by bicycle. Savour a taste of the Spice Island’s unique blend of cultures and cuisines, and the pleasure of sensational spa treatments. Discover more of the island and the waters that surround it in a myriad of activities, from visiting historic sites and rare natural wonders to deep sea fishing and diving with dolphins. Whether you dream of a quiet couple’s retreat or fun in the sun for the whole family, embrace all the delights of our island life at The Residence Zanzibar.
Facilities & Services
- Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
- Pool
- Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
- Entertainment staff
- Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
- Pool / beach towels
- Infinity pool
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
- Swim Up bar
- Poolside bar
- Table tennis
- Airport transportation
- Meeting rooms
- Spa
- Currency exchange
- Sun loungers / beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry service
End of Service.
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
From
$ 1,777
Children Under 5 Years Old are Free. Children 6 - 14 Years o age are 75% of the adult Price.
Children Under 5 Years Old are Free. Children 6 - 14 Years o age are 75% of the adult Price.
