8-Day Safari thrills to Mikumi NP, Ruaha NP, Selous GR

Let Tanzania awaken your spirit and inspire your soul.

8-Day Mikumi NP, Ruaha NP, Selous GR

Adult: $ 2000/ person, Child (2-12): $1000

Experience this amazing safari of 8 days in three big national parks in Tanzania. It starts at Mikumi National Park, Ruaha National Park, and finally, Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve). Your final destination is Zanzibar by flight. On this tour, you will enjoy seeing various animals, bird species and other tourist attractions.

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: Transfer from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park for Game Drive

Our driver will pick you up you from your hotel in Dar es Salaam at around 5:30 am and drive to Mikumi National Park. After reaching there, you will have lunch and then do some game drives until sunset. You will then get back at Camp Bastian Mikumi for dinner, sleep and preparation for the next day’s schedule.

Day 2: Transfer from Mikumi to Ruaha National Park

On this day early in the morning, you will have breakfast and then prepare for your transfer at around 7:30 am from Mikumi National Park to Ruaha National Park. Here you will view other animals and tourist attractions. You will have your accommodation at Ruaha Top Hill Lodge located outside the park.

Day 3: Game Drive at Ruaha National Park

After breakfast in the morning, our driver will pick you up and drive to Ruaha National Park for the full-day game drive. In the afternoon, you will get a packed lunch and some time to rest then continue with the game until sunset. You will then get back at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge for dinner, sleep and preparation for the next day’s schedule.

Day 3: Game Drive at Ruaha National Park

After breakfast in the morning, our driver will pick you up and drive to Ruaha National Park for the full-day game drive. In the afternoon, you will get a packed lunch and some time to rest then continue with the game until sunset. You will then get back at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge for dinner, sleep and preparation for the next day’s schedule.

Day 4: Game Drive at Ruaha National Park

On this day after breakfast in the morning, our driver will pick you up and drive into Ruaha National Park for a second full-day game drive in different routes from the previous day. In the afternoon, you will get a packed lunch and time to rest then continue with the game until sunset. You will be back at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge for dinner, sleep and preparation for the next day’s schedule.

Day 5: Transfer from Ruaha National Park to Morogoro

After breakfast in the morning, our professional driver will pick you up and drive to Morogoro from Ruaha National Park. You will get lunch and dinner at the hotel. Morogoro is one of the largest cities in Tanzania, located about 200 kilometres west of Dar es Salaam, which is the capital of the Morogoro Region.

Day 6: Transfer from Morogoro to Nyerere National Park + Boat Safari

Early in the morning, our driver will pick you up you from your hotel in Morogoro and drive to Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park). On the way, you will get to see various villages. After arriving at Selous Game Reserve, you will get to rest. In the evening, you will do a boat safari at the biggest river called Rufiji River to see crocodiles, hippos and other more.

Day 7: Game Drive at Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve)

On this day after breakfast from 7:30 am till evening, you will do a full game drive tour at Nyerere National Park formerly known as Selous Game Reserve, the journey will start from the Africa Safari Selous where you will be taken by our professional drivers and guides. On this day, you will get to enjoy various tourist attractions like animals including elephants, zebras, giraffes, antelopes and many more. Also, you will see birds and other 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 get a packed lunch and some time to rest, then continue with game drives until evening. You will return to Africa Safari Selous for dinner, sleep and preparations for the next last day

Day 8: Bushman Walking Safari & Flying To Zanzibar or Dar Es Salaam

On this last day before breakfast, you will do a bushman walking tour in the forest with our bushman accompanied by an armed ranger. You’ll then return to the hotel for breakfast and prepare to leave for Mtemere Airstrip. Here you will be picked up by our drivers and fly to Zanzibar or Dar Es Salaam

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. 🌍✨

Ruaha National Park: Where Wilderness Whispers

Step into Ruaha National Park, where the vast savannah meets rugged hills, and the heartbeat of Africa comes alive. Here, ancient baobabs stand as silent sentinels, watching over abundant wildlife and untamed landscapes. The Great Ruaha River breathes life into this untouched wilderness, offering moments of awe as elephants drink at its banks and lions prowl its plains. Ruaha is not just a destination—it’s a sanctuary for the soul, a place to reconnect with nature’s raw beauty and feel the rhythm of the wild. Let Ruaha inspire your spirit and ignite your sense of adventure. 🌿🦁

  • star rating  Amazing experience seeing wild animals up close  - Plex Africa arranged everything 100% perfect. We were in a two day trip in Nyerere National Park. Communication was smooth, taxi drivers were right in time for pick up, speak... read more

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    October 16, 2024

    star rating  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

    star rating  Unforgettable!  - My family and I spent an amazing day at Nyerere national park with our excited and knowledgeable guide Jafari. He taught us a lot about the bigger and smaller animals... read more

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    November 7, 2024
  • star rating  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

    star rating  An unforgettable adventure!  - We did a one-day safari with Plex Africa Safari. From the first communication everything went smoothly. The questions we asked for the organization of our day trip were answered quickly... read more

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    November 7, 2024

    star rating  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

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    November 4, 2024

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