This tour starts in Dar es Salaam and ends in Zanzibar! It features a road transfer to Nyerere, Mikumi, and Ruaha National Parks, allowing you to explore the stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife of these incredible destinations. After your thrilling safari experience, you’ll enjoy a scenic flight transfer to Zanzibar, where you can relax and reflect on your unforgettable journey.
Dar es Salaam & Zanzibar (Google Map)
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On this unforgettable safari tour, you’ll begin your adventure in Dar es Salaam, where the journey to the wild awaits. Experience the thrill of road transfers to Nyerere, Mikumi, and Ruaha National Parks, each offering breathtaking landscapes and a chance to witness the incredible wildlife that roams these parks. After your exhilarating days in the parks, you’ll enjoy a scenic flight to Zanzibar.
After breakfast at around 7:30, set off from Dar es Salaam for a scenic 4-hour journey to Nyerere National Park National Park, immersing ourselves in Tanzania’s captivating landscapes and landmarks. Upon reaching Nyerere National Park, take a brief break at the Camp before embarking on a boat safari along the majestic Rufiji River.
Uniquely, the Rufiji River game viewing experience promises abundant sightings of hippos and crocodiles as well as a variety of bird species. Before the sun went off you will have a sundowner stop in the sandbank. After witnessing the sunset, head back to the Camp for a delightful dinner and an overnight stay.
Overnight at Nyerere Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After the full breakfast, your wildlife adventure kicks off, venturing into prime game viewing areas to witness the incredible animals in their natural habitat. Get ready for the excitement of spotting impalas, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, elephants, buffaloes, kudus, and more fascinating wildlife.
By midday, relish a delightful lunch at one of the picturesque picnic spots within the park. Spend the rest of the day immersed in game viewing, bird watching, and making stops at various waterholes along the way. As the day winds down, exit the park in the late afternoon and head back to the camp for a tranquil evening of relaxation.
Overnight at Nyerere Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Following an early breakfast around 6:30, set off from Nyerere for a scenic 8 to 9-hour journey to Mikumi National Park, immersing yourself in Tanzania’s breathtaking landscapes and attractions along the way. Enjoy a hot lunch during the trip. Upon arrival at Mikumi National Park, take a brief break at the Camp before embarking on a 1 to 2-hour Maasai Cultural tour, offering a unique cultural experience. Later, return to the Camp for a delightful dinner and an overnight stay.
Overnight at Camp Bastian
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
This morning, after breakfast, embark on a journey to Mikumi National Park for an exhilarating full-day game drive, taking a packed lunch to maximize your wildlife viewing time. The park boasts a diverse range of wildlife, including buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, lion, elephant, impala, hippos, baboon, giraffe, warthog, waterbuck, and eland, offering year-round sightings.
The park is also home to reptiles like crocodiles, monitor lizards, and pythons. Keep an eye out for rare sightings such as the Sable Antelope, Greater Kudu, leopard, and wild dogs, enhancing your safari experience in this stunning natural habitat.
Overnight at Camp Bastian
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast drive to Ruaha National Park which is famous for its rare sable antelope, roan antelope, and big herds of Elephant. Ruaha is an extensive ecosystem, which includes the Rungwa Game Reserve, Usangu Game Reserve, and several other protected areas. The park forms a border between Africa’s eastern and southern ecosystems.
The park is believed to have a higher concentration of elephants than any other national park in East Africa. The park is also a habitat for endangered wild dogs. Other animals in the park include lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, elands, impalas, bat-eared foxes, and jackals.
Overnight at Hilltop Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Embark on an unforgettable 2 day full-day game drive in Ruaha National Park, the second largest national park in Tanzania, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity. Start your day early to enhance your chances of encountering incredible wildlife, including majestic herds of elephants, lions, leopards, and a variety of bird species.
As you navigate the park’s diverse terrain—from expansive savannahs to picturesque riverbanks—you’ll be treated to stunning views and numerous opportunities for photography. Enjoy a delightful picnic lunch surrounded by the park’s natural beauty, allowing you to truly connect with the serene environment. This full-day excursion provides an exhilarating chance to observe the remarkable wildlife of Ruaha in their natural habitat.
Overnight at Hilltop Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
As your amazing safari adventure wraps up, you’ll savor your last breakfast at the lodge before being taken to the airport for a picturesque flight to Zanzibar. Once you arrive in Zanzibar, a transfer will take you to your hotel. This journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, and you’ll head home with unforgettable memories and captivating stories to share with your loved ones.
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