12 Days Mikumi, Ruaha, Udzungwa & Selous

12 Days Mikumi, Ruaha, Udzungwa & Selous

Mikumi, Ruaha, Udzungwa, and Selous Game Reserve Safari Package for 12 Days: This journey promises the best that Southern Tanzania has to offer with an amazing selection of iconic parks and reserves for you to experience a fully inclusive safari that explores in with experiences of the game drive, boat safari, walking safari, and hiking to Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha, Mikumi, and Udzungwa National Parks. It is the ideal adventure for wildlife enthusiasts, serious safari-goers, and newcomers alike. Take photos of the memorable safari adventures to preserve these memories.
Our safaris in Tanzania offer an opportunity to explore the country’s incredible wildlife and stunning landscapes. We specialize in private safaris, which means you have a 4×4 Landcruiser or jeep all to yourselves. You have the flexibility to decide when the safari starts and ends, and our experienced guides can help you make that decision on the day of your adventure. Whether you want to witness the animals at their most active during sunrise and sunset when temperatures are pleasant, or if you fancy ending the day by the pool, it’s entirely up to you. Tanzania’s diverse wildlife is active at various times of the day, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to spot the animals in action.
Absolutely, Tanzania is renowned as one of the prime destinations to encounter the Big Five. These magnificent creatures—lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, and buffalo—can be observed in their natural habitats, making Tanzania a preferred choice for wildlife enthusiasts.
Absolutely, Tanzania is a safe and welcoming destination for travelers. The country offers a hospitable environment, especially in tourist areas like Arusha, and you can explore its beautiful landscapes and wildlife with confidence. Local people are friendly, and safety measures, such as keeping an eye on your belongings, are always advisable, just as you would in any other part of the world. Tanzania’s natural beauty and the warmth of its people make it a fantastic place to visit.
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12 Days Mikumi, Ruaha, Udzungwa & Selous

Mikumi, Ruaha, Udzungwa, and Selous Game Reserve Safari Package for 12 Days: This journey promises the best that Southern Tanzania has to offer with an amazing selection of iconic parks and reserves for you to experience a fully inclusive safari that explores in with experiences of the game drive, boat safari, walking safari, and hiking to Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha, Mikumi, and Udzungwa National Parks. It is the ideal adventure for wildlife enthusiasts, serious safari-goers, and newcomers alike. Take photos of the memorable safari adventures to preserve these memories.
Our safaris in Tanzania offer an opportunity to explore the country’s incredible wildlife and stunning landscapes. We specialize in private safaris, which means you have a 4×4 Landcruiser or jeep all to yourselves. You have the flexibility to decide when the safari starts and ends, and our experienced guides can help you make that decision on the day of your adventure. Whether you want to witness the animals at their most active during sunrise and sunset when temperatures are pleasant, or if you fancy ending the day by the pool, it’s entirely up to you. Tanzania’s diverse wildlife is active at various times of the day, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to spot the animals in action.
Absolutely, Tanzania is renowned as one of the prime destinations to encounter the Big Five. These magnificent creatures—lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, and buffalo—can be observed in their natural habitats, making Tanzania a preferred choice for wildlife enthusiasts.
Absolutely, Tanzania is a safe and welcoming destination for travelers. The country offers a hospitable environment, especially in tourist areas like Arusha, and you can explore its beautiful landscapes and wildlife with confidence. Local people are friendly, and safety measures, such as keeping an eye on your belongings, are always advisable, just as you would in any other part of the world. Tanzania’s natural beauty and the warmth of its people make it a fantastic place to visit.

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At Asili Explore Tanzania Safari, we empower you to personalize your adventure. Our example itineraries are fully adaptable to suit your desires. Our experts collaborate closely with you to craft your perfect getaway!

ITINERARY

  • Day 1: Arrival in Dar es Salaam

  • Day 2: Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve

  • Day 3-4: Full Days in Selous

  • Day 5: Walking Safari and Game Viewing

  • Day 6: Selous to Mikumi National Park

  • Day 7: Mikumi to Ruaha National Park

  • Day 8-9: Full Days in Ruaha

  • Day 10: Ruaha to Udzungwa Mountains

  • Day 11: Udzungwa to Mikumi

  • Day 12: Mikumi to Dar es Salaam

Day 1: Arrival in Dar es Salaam

Arrive at Mwalimu Nyerere International Airport where our guide will transfer you to your hotel in Dar es Salaam. Relax and recover from your journey.

Day 2: Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve

In the morning you’ll be picked up from your hotel and driven to Selous Game Reserve arriving in time for a hot lunch. In the late afternoon you’ll go on a thrilling boat safari on the Rufiji River where you’ll see hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat. Your guide will also be able to point out interesting birds and plant species during this trip.

Day 3-4: Full Days in Selous

Each morning after breakfast you’ll have a full day of game viewing in Selous Game Reserve taking a packed lunch with you if you wish to maximize your game drive time. Selous Game Reserve is bigger than Switzerland and Denmark so it takes a long time to explore properly but your guide will know the best places to go. These will be special days spent exploring the wilderness in the biggest game reserve in Africa and viewing diverse wildlife which includes lion, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, elephant, wild dog and so much more.

Day 5: Walking Safari and Game Viewing

In the early morning and before breakfast we’ll go on a three-hour walking safari (or as long as you’re comfortable with) in the wilderness, accompanied by your guide and an armed ranger. By going on foot you’ll have a chance to see various bird and plant species as you explore this heavenly sanctuary. You can spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge or go another game drive if you wish.

Day 6: Selous to Mikumi National Park

After breakfast we’ll leave Selous Kinga Lodge with a packed lunch to enjoy on our game drive on the way to Mikumi National Park. Mikumi National Park is nestled between the Uluguru Mountains to the northeast, and the Rubeho Mountains, Udzungwa Mountains and Rift Valley escarpment to the southwest. As part of the Selous ecosystem, it benefits from the highest game density of the entire conservation area. The landscape here is beautiful and the wildlife prolific. You can expect to see animals like elephant, giraffe, zebra, eland, kudu, wildebeest, antelope, tree-climbing lion, leopard, wild dog, jackal and an amazing array of colorful birds.

Day 7: Mikumi to Ruaha National Park

After breakfast we’ll leave Selous Kinga Lodge with a packed lunch to enjoy on our game drive on the way to Mikumi National Park. Mikumi National Park is nestled between the Uluguru Mountains to the northeast, and the Rubeho Mountains, Udzungwa Mountains and Rift Valley escarpment to the southwest. As part of the Selous ecosystem, it benefits from the highest game density of the entire conservation area. The landscape here is beautiful and the wildlife prolific. You can expect to see animals like elephant, giraffe, zebra, eland, kudu, wildebeest, antelope, tree-climbing lion, leopard, wild dog, jackal and an amazing array of colorful birds.

Day 8-9: Full Days in Ruaha

You will have two full days of game activities in Ruaha National Park. The park covers 12,950 square kilometers, with a large area of dry savanna. The forest contains Miombo woodlands, Acacia woodlands, Riverine forests and Terminalia scrub. Ruaha and Rungwa areas are home to 450 bird species. Ruaha Hilltop Lodge is set on the hillside so you can enjoy the view from the balcony of your private self-contained cottage and even spot giraffes, elephant, baboon and kudus in the distance.

Day 10: Ruaha to Udzungwa Mountains

You will have two full days of game activities in Ruaha National Park. The park covers 12,950 square kilometers, with a large area of dry savanna. The forest contains Miombo woodlands, Acacia woodlands, Riverine forests and Terminalia scrub. Ruaha and Rungwa areas are home to 450 bird species. Ruaha Hilltop Lodge is set on the hillside so you can enjoy the view from the balcony of your private self-contained cottage and even spot giraffes, elephant, baboon and kudus in the distance.

Day 11: Udzungwa to Mikumi

In the early morning after breakfast you’ll be driven to Mikumi National Park for a full day of game viewing in Mikumi National Park with packed lunch. During today’s game viewing, you’ll see the open horizons and abundant wildlife of the Mkata floodplain and we may be able to find lion, giraffe, zebra, impala, elephant, wildebeest and birds such as hornbill, lilac breasted roller, crowned crane and many more.

12 MIKUMI – DAR ES SALAAM

After breakfast, drive back to Dar es Salaam and you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home. It’s been an amazing trip and you’ll have some incredible photos and stories to share with your friends and family back home.

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