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4-Day Mikumi & Ruaha Midrange Safari | Affordable Tanzania Wildlife Adventure

Comfort meets adventure with guided game drives and rich wildlife experiences in Mikumi and Ruaha National Parks.

Tanzania’s southern circuit national parks and game reserves especially Mikumi National Park and Ruaha National Park are among Africa’s best-kept secrets, offering an authentic and uncrowded safari experience. These vast, untouched landscapes host some of the highest concentrations of wildlife on the continent, making them a true paradise for nature lovers. From powerful lions and large herds of elephants to rare species like African wild dogs, roan and sable antelopes, the diversity is exceptional. The region is also a haven for bird enthusiasts, with vibrant species filling the skies and wetlands. With fewer crowds and raw natural beauty, Mikumi and Ruaha provide a more intimate, immersive, and unforgettable safari adventure.

DAY BY DAY SUMMARY

Day 1: Journey from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park
Day 2: Transfer & Scenic Drive to Ruaha National Park
Day 3: Discover the Wild of Ruaha National Park with Extended Game Drives
Day 4: Scenic Flight from Iringa to Dar es Salaam

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$1750 per person

4 Days

Safari

Mid Range Safari

Itinerary Details

DAY-BY-DAY

4-Day Mikumi & Ruaha Midrange Safari | Affordable Tanzania Wildlife Adventure
Day 1: Journey from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

This 4 days safari will take you from Dar es Salaam to southern major parks in Tanzania. You will be picked up from your hotel or the ferry in Dar es Salaam and begin a scenic drive to Mikumi National Park. The journey takes you through changing landscapes, local villages, and the beautiful countryside of southern Tanzania.

Upon arrival, you will meet your professional driver-guide and start a late-morning game drive, offering your first chance to spot wildlife across Mikumi’s open plains. After lunch, you will have some time to relax before heading out again for an afternoon to evening game drive, when animals are most active.

In the evening, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at inside the park, where you can experience a simple and authentic safari atmosphere close to nature.

1 NIGHT
Meals: All meals included
4-Day Mikumi & Ruaha Midrange Safari | Affordable Tanzania Wildlife Adventure
4-Day Mikumi & Ruaha Midrange Safari | Affordable Tanzania Wildlife Adventure
Day 2: Transfer & Scenic Drive to Ruaha National Park

Your day begins with an early morning game drive in Mikumi National Park. Wildlife is most active, and the plains come alive. then  return for breakfast. Then depart for Ruaha National Park on a scenic five-hour drive through beautiful countryside.

Upon arrival, enjoy lunch. Take time to relax. then  head out for an afternoon to evening game drive. Ruaha is known for its rugged beauty and the Great Ruaha River. It attracts elephants, lions, and rare antelope species. The park also offers a peaceful, less crowded safari experience.

Finally, return for dinner and overnight stay at Ruaha River Lodge  Enjoy the natural sounds of the wild.

1 NIGHT
Meals: All meals included
4-Day Mikumi & Ruaha Midrange Safari | Affordable Tanzania Wildlife Adventure
4-Day Mikumi & Ruaha Midrange Safari | Affordable Tanzania Wildlife Adventure
Day 3: Discover the Wild of Ruaha National Park with Extended Game Drives

Your day begins with an early sunrise game drive in Ruaha National Park. Enjoy a bush breakfast in the wilderness. Afterward, continue exploring different areas of the park. Search for wildlife such as lions, cheetahs, and African wild dogs. then  enjoy a picnic lunch in the park. Then continue with afternoon game viewing. As you drive along the Great Ruaha River, spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, antelopes, and rich birdlife.

Finally, return to your lodge inside the park. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in the peaceful African bush.

1 NIGHT
Meals: All meals included
4-Day Mikumi & Ruaha Midrange Safari | Affordable Tanzania Wildlife Adventure
4-Day Mikumi & Ruaha Midrange Safari | Affordable Tanzania Wildlife Adventure
Day 4: Scenic Flight from Iringa to Dar es Salaam
This will be the last day of your 4-day safari. Farewell with good memories from Ruaha National Park. After breakfast, enjoy a final short game drive. Search for remaining wildlife in the morning.

Later, return to the lodge. Pack your luggage. Then transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Dar es Salaam.

Upon arrival, our team will meet you. Finally, transfer to your hotel and end your safari adventure.

NIGHT
Meals: Bed & Breakfast

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Our trips are unashamedly high-end but always deliver excellent value for money. Our guide price covers the majority of trip costs upfront, on a per person basis, including all transfers.

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Safari Frequently Asked Questions

Typically, these packages include 4×4 safari transport, professional driver-guides, park entry fees, midrange lodge or tented camp accommodations, and all meals (full board).

The dry season from June to October is ideal, as animals congregate around water sources like the Great Ruaha River, making sightings more frequent.

Expect to see elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, and zebras. Ruaha is especially famous for its large elephant population and rare sightings of wild dogs and sable antelopes

Mikumi is about a 4-5 hour drive from Dar es Salaam. Ruaha is further south, often accessed via a scenic road trip from Mikumi (approx. 4-6 hours) or by internal flights to Msembe or Jongomeru airstrips.

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