8 Days - Nyerere, Mikumi and Ruaha
Short Itinerary
- Day 1 - Dar es Salaam to Nyerere (Boat Safari in the afternoon)
- Day 2 - Nyerere
- Day 3 -Nyerere (Walking Safari in the morning) to Mikumi
- Day 4 -Mikumi to Iringa (Isimila Stone Age visit) to Ruaha
- Day 5 - Ruaha
- Day 6 - Ruaha (Walking Safari - 3 to 4 hours)
- Day 7 - Ruaha to Mikumi
- Day 8 - Mikumi to Dar es Salaam
Note 1 : On Day 1, if clients chose to stay inside Nyerere National Park, boat safari cost will increase by $75 per person.
Note 2 : On Day 3, if clients chose to do Walking Safari inside Nyerere National Park, the package cost will increase by $70 per person.
Ensuite Accommodation Packages
Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your private tour, starting on Nov 13, 2023, in a group of two adults. Ensuite hotels are tented camps/lodges that can be inside/around national parks. You will have a private room with attached bathroom. Meals are provided by hotels.
Option E1 : $2,910 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Africa Safari Selous, Nyerere (Outside the Park)
- Stay at Camp Bastian - Standard Chalets, Mikumi (Outside the Park)
- Stay at Asanja Ruaha Luxury Tented Camp, Ruaha
- Stay at Camp Bastian - Standard Chalets, Mikumi (Outside the Park)
Option E2 : $4,174 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Rufiji River Camp - Classic Tent, Nyerere (Within the Park)
- Stay at Mikumi Wildlife Camp - Standard Room, Mikumi (Within the Park)
- Stay at Asanja Ruaha Luxury Tented Camp, Ruaha
- Stay at Mikumi Wildlife Camp - Standard Room, Mikumi (Within the Park)
Stay Locations
- Day 1 - Nyerere (Within the Park) or Nyerere (Outside the Park)
- Day 2 - Nyerere (Within the Park) or Nyerere (Outside the Park)
- Day 3 - Mikumi (Within the Park) or Mikumi (Outside the Park)
- Day 4 - Ruaha
- Day 5 - Ruaha
- Day 6 - Ruaha
- Day 7 - Mikumi (Within the Park) or Mikumi (Outside the Park)
Transfers
This tour starts from Dar es Salaam
Airport Pickup/Drop
Pickup or drop off at Dar es Salaam airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Transfer from Dar es Salaam airport to a city or hotel or vice versa : USD 30 per person
Meals
- Day 1 - Dinner
- Day 2 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 3 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 4 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 5 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 6 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 7 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 8 - Breakfast & Lunch
Drive Times
- Day 1 - Dar es Salaam to Nyerere takes about 4 to 4.5 hours(208 km)
- Day 3 - Nyerere to Mikumi takes about 6 to 6.5 hours
- Day 4 - Mikumi to Ruaha takes about 5.5 to 6 hours (319 km)
- Day 7 - Ruaha to Mikumi takes about 5.5 to 6 hours (319 km)
- Day 8 - Mikumi to Dar es Salaam takes about 6 to 6.5 hours (300 km)
Note : These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.
Inclusions
- Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
- Concession/ Camping Fees.
- Daily game drives while on Safari.
- A professional driver/guide.
- 4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.
- All Taxes and VAT.
- Meals as per itinerary.
- Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).
Exclusions
- International flights.
- Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
- Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
- Tips
- Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
- Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.