After breakfast, depart Dar es Salaam and travel towards Mikumi National Park. Upon arrival, begin your first game drive through the park’s open savannah landscapes. Explore the park in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, and other wildlife. With luck, you may also encounter lions and other predators. Continue to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and relaxation.

After breakfast, enjoy a full day of game drives in Mikumi National Park. Explore different areas of the park with your professional guide, following wildlife movements and stopping at scenic locations. Look for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, and numerous bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Enjoy another full day exploring Mikumi, giving you additional time to discover the park’s diverse wildlife and landscapes. Your guide will focus on areas with the best wildlife activity, providing opportunities for photography and memorable encounters. Enjoy a relaxed lunch before continuing your afternoon safari and returning to your accommodation.

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your flight from Mikumi to Ruaha National Park. Flying between the parks provides a comfortable and time-saving way to continue your Southern Tanzania adventure. Upon arrival in Ruaha, meet your safari guide and begin an afternoon game drive if flight timings allow. Explore the park’s dramatic landscapes and search for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, lions, and other wildlife before heading to your lodge.

Spend a full day exploring the spectacular wilderness of Ruaha National Park. Famous for its large elephant population, giant baobabs, and excellent predator sightings, Ruaha offers a truly wild safari atmosphere. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of lions, leopards, wild dogs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and numerous antelope species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon exploration.

Begin your final day with an early morning game drive, taking advantage of the cooler temperatures and active wildlife. Enjoy one last opportunity to explore Ruaha and capture memorable photographs. After the game drive, return for breakfast before transferring to the airstrip for your flight from Ruaha to Dar es Salaam. Upon arrival in Dar es Salaam, your 6-day Mikumi and Ruaha safari comes to an end.