Day notes
Day 01: Arrival in Dar es Salaam
Upon arrival at Dar Airport, you will be met and transferred to Dar Serena Hotel for Overnight stay (BB)
Transfer from Julius Nyerere International Airport [DAR] to Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel
Transfer
Julius Nyerere International Airport [DAR]
Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel
Check-in to Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel
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Day 02: Dar es Salaam City center – Nyerere National Park
Pick up from DSM city center and proceed to Nyerere National Park with picnic lunch, Late afternoon boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River
You will discover the Rufiji River by boat, encounter hippos and crocodiles in good numbers. Some 350 bird species have been recorded in the Nyerere National Park. These are typical of miombo woodlands, and the bird life supported by Rufiji swamplands is of particular interest.
Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp / Selous Jimbiza Camp (L,D).
Check-out from Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel
Transfer from Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel to Rufiji River Camp
Transfer
Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel
Rufiji River Camp
Check-in to Rufiji River Camp
Day notes
Day 03: Game Drive in Nyerere National Park
You will have a full day at Nyerere National Park exploration of the Reserve by 4 wheel drive vehicle; will permit you to have good photographic opportunities and the chance to explore different sections of vast park.
The Nyerere National Park is the largest in Africa, covering 54,600 square kilometer. The park gets its name from the hunter and explorer Frederick Courtney Selous. He was killed here during World War 1. Selous is famous for its elephants. Other species commonly seen are lions, wild dogs, buffaloes, bushbuck, impalas, elands, baboons, zebras and greater kudus. It was originally set aside as a hunting area where animals are abundant but more shy then the Northern Parks. Excursions by 4x4 vehicle will permit you to have good photographic opportunities and the chance to explore different sections of vast park.
Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp / Selous Jimbiza Camp (B,L,D).
Day notes
Day 04: Game Drive in Nyerere National Park
You will start with morning walking safari followed by a full day in the Nyerere National Park exploration of the Reserve by 4 wheel drive vehicle; will permit you to have good photographic opportunities and the chance to explore different sections of vast park.
Walking safari will give you a particularly intimate feel for the African wilds. It starts in the morning with a guidance of an armed ranger, takes 2 hours before you meet the driver at the reserve gate. Walking safaris offer a good chance of seeing giraffe, zebra, elephant, and good birding
Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp / Selous Jimbiza Camp (B,L,D)
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Day 05: Nyerere National Park – Mikumi National Park
After early breakfast, proceed to Mikumi National Park with picnic lunch
The journey to Mikumi is the most amazing and truly wild and untouched areas of Tanzania. The drive will take you up into the Uluguru Mountains across rivers and past small local villages and farms. The drive is tiring but possibly the most rewarding and adventurous on the Tanzania Tourist Circuit.
Dinner and overnight at Vuma Hills Tented Camp / Tan Swiss Lodge (B,L,D).
Check-out from Rufiji River Camp
Transfer from Rufiji River Camp to Vuma Hills Tented Camp
Transfer
Rufiji River Camp
Vuma Hills Tented Camp
Check-in to Vuma Hills Tented Camp
Day notes
Day 06: Mikumi National Park – Ruaha National Park
After breakfast, depart for Ruaha. Relax at the lodge
Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge / Tungamalenga Lodge (B,L,D)
Check-out from Vuma Hills Tented Camp
Transfer from Vuma Hills Tented Camp to Ruaha River Lodge
Transfer
Vuma Hills Tented Camp
Ruaha River Lodge
Check-in to Ruaha River Lodge
Day notes
Day 07: Game drive in Ruaha National Park
After breakfast full day game drives in Ruaha National Park,
Covering 13,000 square kilometers. Its name comes from Ruaha River. Which is built overlooking the Great Ruaha River and it blends into its natural surroundings to enable visitors to feel themselves part of the wild.
Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge / Tungamalenga Lodge (B,L,D)
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Day 08: Game drive in Ruaha National Park
After breakfast full day game drives in Ruaha National Park,
Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge / Tungamalenga Lodge (B,L,D)
Day notes
Day 09: Ruaha National Park – Mikumi National Park
After breakfast drive with your picnic lunch to Mikumi. Relax at your lodge.
Dinner and overnight at Vuma Hills Tented Camp / Tan Swiss Lodge (B,L,D)
Check-out from Ruaha River Lodge
Transfer from Ruaha River Lodge to Vuma Hills Tented Camp
Transfer
Ruaha River Lodge
Vuma Hills Tented Camp
Check-in to Vuma Hills Tented Camp
Day notes
Day 10: Mikumi National Park – Dar es Salaam
After breakfast morning game drive of the park with picnic lunch
Drop off at Mikumi airstrip to connect with your flight to Dar es Salaam at 14:15hrs. Arrive in Dar es Salaam and transfer to the Airport for your onward departure flight back home.
With 3,230 square kilometers coverage Mikumi National Park is well-known park in Tanzania. The park is well-known for its population of elephants, giraffes buffaloes, zebras, elands, greater Kudu, wildebeest, roan and sable antelope. Predators include tree-climbing lions (which are in large number), leopards, wild hunting dogs and black-backed jackal. More than 300 species of birds have been recorded here including Eurasian migrants such as red billed oxpecker, marabou stork and lilac breasted roller.
END OF TOUR
Check-out from Vuma Hills Tented Camp
Scheduled Flight from Vuma Hills Tented Camp to Julius Nyerere International Airport [DAR]
Scheduled Flight
Vuma Hills Tented Camp
Julius Nyerere International Airport [DAR]
