12-Day Incredible Safari of Game Drive, Stone Age, Hiking
Game Drives, Stone Age Marvels, and Epic Hikes!
Mikumi National Park, Ruaha National Park, Udzungwa Waterfalls And Nyerere National Park
- 12 Days
- 2 Age
- Safari & Nature
Adult: $ 3050/ person, Child (2-12): $1600
Join us on this incredible safari of 12 days doing game drives in different national parks. We start from Dar es Salaam and proceed to Mikumi National Park, Ruaha National Park, and Udzungwa Waterfalls. We visit Isimila Stone Age then Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) and return to Dar es Salaam
Departure/Return Location Hotel/Lodge
Departure Time Please arrive by 7:15 AM for a departure at 7:30 AM
Return Time Approximately 7:30 PM
Dress Code Lightweight Clothing and Comfortable Footwear.
Included
- 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 flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Not – Included
- International flights(From/to home)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- 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.)
- The government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi and Maasai Culture
The journey will start from Dar es Salaam early in the morning. Our professional driver will pick you up and drive you to Mikumi National Park. On arrival at the park, you will learn how to make a fire with sticks and learn more about the Maasai. You’ll also experience the places where they live, their traditions, and their customs. After the safari, return to your camp to prepare for the following day’s activities.
Accommodation: Camp Bastian Mikumi
Day 2: Full-day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park
After breakfast, you will head out to Mikumi National Park. You’ll have a full day of game viewing and experience the wonderful wildlife including animals like lion, eland, and buffalo that are found here. The Mikumi floodplain is the main feature of the park and borders the mountain ranges. In the afternoon, you will have time for lunch and rest before continuing with the game drive. In the evening, you will return to the camp.
Accommodation: Camp Bastian Mikumi
Day 3: Transfer from Mikumi to Ruaha National Park
You will have an early breakfast and at 7:30 am, proceed on the transfer from Mikumi National Park to Ruaha National Park. Here, you will view more animals and tourist attractions. We will return to our accommodation at Ruaha Top Hill Lodge, located outside of the park.
Day 4: Game Drive in Ruaha National Park
After breakfast, our driver will pick you up and drive you to Ruaha National Park for a full-day game drive. In the afternoon, you will get a packed lunch and time to rest. We then continue with the game drive until sunset when we will return to Ruaha Hilltop Lodge for dinner, sleep, and prepare for the next day’s schedule.
Day 5: Game Drive on Different Routes in Ruaha National Park
After breakfast, our driver will pick you up for a second full-day game drive in Ruaha National Park. Drive on different routes from the previous day. In the afternoon, you will get a packed lunch and time to rest, and then continue with the game drive until sunset. We return to Ruaha Hilltop Lodge for dinner, sleep, and to prepare for the next day’s schedule
Day 6: Isimila Stone Age and Transfer to Mikumi National Park
After breakfast, our driver will pick you up and take you to Isimila Stone Age. Here, you do various activities by walking to see the stone age and other attractions. Later, you will start on your journey to Camp Bastian at Mikumi National Park.
The Isimila Stone Age site is one of the important archaeological sites in Tanzania. It is located along the highway to Mbeya, just 20 kilometers from Iringa town.
Accommodation: Camp Bastian Mikumi
Day 7: Udzungwa for Hiking and Waterfall
After an early breakfast, you go to the waterfalls at Udzungwa Mountains National Park for hiking. On arrival, you will receive the instructions, and then start your hike in the forest mountains. From the top of the waterfalls, you have a great view of the enormous Kilombero Sugarcane Valley, one of the biggest sugarcane plantations in Tanzania. In the afternoon, you will receive a packed lunch.
Accommodation: Camp Bastian Mikumi
Day 8: Mikumi to Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve)
We pick you up from the camp after breakfast and drive you to Nyerere National Park (formerly known as Selous Game Reserve) with a picnic lunch on the way. We arrive at the Camp in the evening for rest, dinner and your overnight stay.
Accommodation: Selous Safari Lodge
Day 9: Full-day Game Drive in Nyerere National Park (Selous)
After breakfast, we will go on a full-day game drive from 7:30 am until the evening in Nyerere National Park (formerly known as Selous Game Reserve). The safari will start from the Camp where you will be picked up by our professional drivers and guides. Today, you will get to enjoy various tourist attractions like spotting animals including elephant, zebra, giraffe, antelope and many more. You will also see birds and landscape scenery with varied topography including wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest, and higher ground with vast views of far-off mountains.
In the afternoon, you will have your packed lunch and some time to rest. You then continue with the game drive until the evening when you will return to camp for dinner and sleep, preparing for the next day.
Accommodation: Selous Safari Lodge
Day 10: Full-day Game Drive on Different Routes in Nyerere National Park (Selous GR) & Visit Hotspring
After breakfast, you will do another full-day game drive until the evening. Go on different routes from the previous day, starting from the Camp where you will be picked up by our professional drivers and guides. Today, you will get to see various animals including elephant, zebra, giraffe, antelope, and more. You will also see birds, and landscape scenery with varied topography including wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest, and higher ground with vast views of far-off mountains.
You will also get a chance to visit a hot spring and even go swimming. This activity depends on the accessibility of the road to the location since, during the rainy season, there will be mud on the road.
In the afternoon, you will get a packed lunch and some time to rest, then continue with the game drive. In the evening, you will return to camp for dinner and sleep and prepare for tomorrow.
Accommodation: Selous Safari Lodge
Day 11: Full-day Boat Safari on Rufiji River
After breakfast, you will do a full-day boat safari from 7:30 am until the evening on the Rufiji River. The journey will start from the Camp where you will be picked up by our professional drivers. You will continue to the Rufiji River, the biggest and longest river in Tanzania. It is approximately 600 kilometers (370 miles) long, with its source in southwestern Tanzania and its mouth on the opposite side of the Indian Ocean. The river has many attractions including crocodiles, hippos, river cliffs, birds and animals such as elephants that come to drink water. There are many more tourist attractions to enjoy.
In the afternoon, you will get a packed lunch and some time to rest, then continue with the boat safari until sunset. Return to camp for dinner, sleep, and preparation for the last day.
Accommodation: Selous Safari Lodge
Day 12: Back to Dar es Salaam
On your last day, you will have breakfast and then prepare for your return to Dar es Salaam. Our professional driver will pick you up for the drive back and drop you off at the hotel on arrival
Discover the Serenity of Mikumi National Park 🌿🐘
Mikumi National Park, a hidden gem in Tanzania, invites you to immerse yourself in its tranquil beauty. With its vast golden savannas, majestic baobabs, and abundant wildlife, it’s a haven for those seeking nature’s harmony. Here, you can witness lions lounging in the grass, elephants roaming freely, and herds of zebras painting the landscape with their stripes.
Let Mikumi’s untouched wilderness inspire your spirit, reminding you of the simplicity and wonder of the natural world. A visit to Mikumi isn’t just a journey—it’s a memory etched forever in the heart of Africa. 🌍✨
Discover Nyerere National Park: A Wilderness Untamed
Step into the heart of Africa’s wild soul at Nyerere National Park, a sanctuary where nature thrives in its purest form. As one of the largest protected areas in the world, it’s a haven for breathtaking wildlife encounters—home to Africa’s largest populations of elephants, hippos, and crocodiles.
Here, the mighty Rufiji River weaves through vast savannahs and lush wetlands, creating a stage for unforgettable safari adventures. Whether on a boat safari or a game drive, you’ll witness the harmony of life that defines Tanzania’s untamed beauty.
In Nyerere, every sunrise is a promise of wonder, and every moment is a reminder of nature’s resilience and majesty. Come, and let the wild awaken your spirit.
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Great First Safari Experience! - What differentiated Plex from the other companies for us was their responsiveness during the booking process, also in the run-up to the safari starting and the transfer arrangements before and... read more 
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November 18, 2024 Fantastic one-day safari to Mikumi National Park from Zanzibar - We booked a one day safari to Mikumi National Park from Zanzibar. Communication with Eddy beforehand was excellent, and everything was really well-organsed. The guides were great, really well-informed, and... read more 
Anna B
November 4, 2024 Wonderful experience - What am amazing experience our 2 day safari was. I spent ages researching and was pleased to choose Plex. Edward, was great in responding really quickly to any questions... read more 
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August 15, 2024
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