Overview
Tanzania’s Southern Circuit is renowned for its unspoiled national parks and game reserves, offering an authentic African safari experience away from the crowds. These vast wilderness areas are home to an incredible abundance of wildlife, including roan and sable antelopes, lions, large herds of elephants, African wild dogs, and an impressive variety of colorful bird species. With its rich biodiversity and breathtaking landscapes, this safari provides an unforgettable adventure and is suitable for travelers of all ages and experience levels.
Trip Highlights
- Mid-range tour: This mid-range tour uses lodges.
- Private tour: This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
- Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- Can be customized: You can request changes to this tour.
- Suitable for solo travelers: Solo travelers can book this private tour.
- Minimum age of 2 years: The minimum age for this tour is 2 years.
Itinerary
We will pick you up from your hotel, airport, residence, or at the ferry station in Dar es Salaam and drive you to Dar es Salaam SGR station for your train to the Morogoro region, which will take approximately 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, our driver-guide will take you to Mikumi National Park for a late-morning game drive until lunch. Your lunch will be within Mikumi NP at Mikumi Cottage. After lunch, you will have time to relax before continuing with an afternoon to evening game drive. Your dinner and an overnight stay will be at Camp Bastian Mikumi.
Activities: Game drive.
Accommodation: Camp Bastian Mikumi.
Meals: Lunch and dinner.
Main Destination:
Mikumi National Park
Accommodation:
Camp Bastian Mikumi
Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
You will be picked up from the hotel at 6:30 am. After breakfast, you will drive to Ruaha National Park, which will take approximately 5 hours. Lunch will be provided upon your arrival. You will check in before Maasai Boma. By evening, you will have Maasai village visiting learning about their culture and their traditions. This will be the best way of learning the new knowledge and experience. You'll go back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Waiting for the next actions in Ruaha National Park. The Great Ruaha River, the park's namesake, is essential for supporting its diverse wildlife. Although Ruaha is one of the largest national parks in Tanzania and boasts a rich variety of animals, it is also one of the least crowded destinations, making your safari experience feel remote and exclusive.
Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Ruaha Hill Top Lodge.
Main Destination:
Ruaha National Park
Accommodation:
Ruaha Hilltop Lodge
Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruaha NP
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
On this day, you will leave early at 6:30 am for a sunrise game drive, enjoying breakfast in the bush. After the breakfast break, the game drive will continue as you search for wildlife in various locations throughout the park. You'll be on the lookout for predators such as lions, cheetahs, and large packs of wild dogs, along with numerous other animals, until the lunch break.
You will have a picnic lunch in the park where you can take some time to rest. After lunch, the game drive will resume until the evening. As you drive along the Great Ruaha River, you can expect to see a variety of animals, including buffalo, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, impalas, warthogs, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, greater and lesser Kudu, sable and roan antelopes, As well as different species of birds, plants and reptiles.
After a full day of exploration, you will return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Ruaha National Park
Accommodation:
Ruaha Hilltop Lodge
Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruaha NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
After breakfast, you will pack your luggage. You will begin our 5-hour drive to Morogoro town for the train. The train departs at either 4:00 pm or 7:00 pm for Dar es Salaam.
Upon your arrival in Dar es Salaam, we will pick you up and take you to your hotel, airport, or ferry station to Zanzibar or back to your residence. Marking the end of your tour.
Main Destination:
Dar Es Salaam (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- 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)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Cost Excludes
- 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
FAQs
The 4-Day Wild Escape Mikumi & Ruaha NP from Dar by Train typically includes train transportation from Dar es Salaam, park entrance fees, accommodation, meals during the safari, game drives in Mikumi and Ruaha National Parks, and the services of a professional safari guide. Personal expenses and travel insurance are usually not included.
The 4-Day Wild Escape Mikumi & Ruaha NP from Dar by Train offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, including elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, various antelope species, and an impressive variety of birds. Ruaha is especially known for its large elephant population and predator sightings.
Yes, the 4-Day Wild Escape Mikumi & Ruaha NP from Dar by Train is an excellent option for first-time visitors. It combines the comfort of train travel with exciting game drives in two of Tanzania’s most spectacular national parks, creating a memorable and hassle-free safari experience.
The 4-Day Wild Escape Mikumi & Ruaha NP from Dar by Train offers a comfortable and scenic journey that avoids long hours on the road. The modern train provides a relaxing start to your adventure, allowing you to enjoy Tanzania’s landscapes before beginning your wildlife safari.
The 4-Day Wild Escape Mikumi & Ruaha NP from Dar by Train is available throughout the year, but the dry season from June to October is considered the best time for wildlife viewing because animals gather around rivers and waterholes, making them easier to spot.
For the 4-Day Wild Escape Mikumi & Ruaha NP from Dar by Train, bring lightweight neutral-colored clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars, a camera, and any necessary personal medications for a comfortable and enjoyable safari experience.
