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5 Day Explore Ruaha, Mikumi and Nyerere National Parks Fly-In Fly-Out Safari

10 nights + 11 days safari

Trip Overview

Experience the spectacular wilderness of southern Tanzania on this 5-day fly-in fly-out safari through Nyerere National Park, Mikumi National Park, and Ruaha National Park. This itinerary combines riverine landscapes, open savannahs, woodland and some of Tanzania’s most impressive wildlife areas. Flying between key destinations allows you to spend more time on safari while avoiding long road journeys.

From USD $2,350

Per Person


Payment Terms

Bookings require a 30% deposit per person, payable online by card or bank transfer; the final 80% is due on arrival in cash, preferably in USD (Euro, GBP & Tshs also accepted). If by bank transfer, payment should be made 5 days before the safari start date. Card payments will have a 3.5% surcharge. The initial deposit amount can be negotiated.

Adventure begins

SAFARI ITINERARY

5 Day Explore Ruaha, Mikumi and Nyerere National Parks Fly-In Fly-Out Safari

5 Days Nyerere National Park → Mikumi National Park → Ruaha National Park
01
DAY 1

Fly into Nyerere National Park - Game Drive

Fly into Nyerere National Park - Game Drive

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight to Nyerere National Park. Upon arrival at the airstrip, meet your professional safari guide and begin your first game drive. Nyerere is one of Tanzania's largest protected areas and is famous for its diverse landscapes, including open grasslands, woodland and riverine habitats. Explore the park in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, wild dogs and a variety of antelope species.

Enjoy lunch during the safari before continuing with an afternoon game drive. Later, arrive at your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation

Lodge/Tented Camp
Lodge/Tented Camp Lodge/Tented Camp

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

02
DAY 2

Full Day Nyerere National Park - Boat Safari

Full Day Nyerere National Park - Boat Safari

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive through Nyerere National Park. Explore the park with your experienced guide, searching for wildlife along the Rufiji River and surrounding plains.

Nyerere offers excellent opportunities to see elephants, buffalo, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles and numerous bird species. With luck, you may also encounter African wild dogs. After lunch, enjoy a boat safari on the Rufiji River. Cruise along the waterways while observing hippos, crocodiles, water birds and other wildlife along the riverbanks. The boat safari provides a completely different perspective from a traditional game drive. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation

Lodge/Tented Camp
Lodge/Tented Camp Lodge/Tented Camp

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

03
DAY 3

Nyerere - Mikumi National Park

Nyerere - Mikumi National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Nyerere before transferring toward Mikumi National Park. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, begin your first game drive through Mikumi National Park.

The park's open plains provide excellent opportunities to see elephants, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, buffalo, impalas and lions. As the afternoon cools, continue exploring the park before returning to your accommodation. Enjoy dinner and overnight.

Accommodation

Lodge/Tented Camp
Lodge/Tented Camp

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

04
DAY 4

Mikumi - Ruaha National Park - Afternoon Game Drive

Mikumi - Ruaha National Park - Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, depart for Ruaha National Park or transfer to the appropriate airstrip for your scheduled flight, depending on the operational flight routing. Upon arrival in Ruaha, meet your safari guide and begin your game drive. Ruaha is renowned for its rugged landscapes, baobab-studded plains, large elephant populations and impressive predator diversity.

Explore the park in search of elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, greater kudu and other wildlife. Continue with an afternoon game drive before arriving at your lodge or camp. Enjoy dinner and overnight in the heart of the Ruaha wilderness.

Accommodation

Lodge or Tented Camp
Lodge or Tented Camp Lodge or Tented Camp

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

05
DAY 5

Full Day Ruaha National Park - Fly Out

Wake up early for your final safari experience in Ruaha National Park. Enjoy a morning game drive when wildlife is particularly active. Explore the park's valleys, woodland and open plains in search of elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes and other wildlife.

Return to camp for breakfast before continuing with a final game drive or relaxing at the lodge, depending on your flight schedule. Later, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to your onward destination..

Meals

Breakfast · Lunch

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Your Safari Route

Nyerere National Park → Mikumi National Park → Ruaha National Park
▦5 Days4 Nights
⌖3 DestinationsNyerere National Park → Ruaha National Park
→Start & EndNyerere National Park → Ruaha National Park
Overnight StopSafari Route✈Start / End

DAY

01

Fly into Nyerere National Park - Game Drive

Fly into Nyerere National Park - Game Drive

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight to Nyerere National Park. Upon arrival at the airstrip, meet your professional safari guide and begin your first game drive. Nyerere is one of Tanzania's largest protected areas and is famous for its diverse landscapes, including open grasslands, woodland and riverine habitats. Explore the park in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, wild dogs and a variety of antelope species.

Enjoy lunch during the safari before continuing with an afternoon game drive. Later, arrive at your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.

Meals

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

DAY

02

Full Day Nyerere National Park - Boat Safari

Full Day Nyerere National Park - Boat Safari

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive through Nyerere National Park. Explore the park with your experienced guide, searching for wildlife along the Rufiji River and surrounding plains.

Nyerere offers excellent opportunities to see elephants, buffalo, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles and numerous bird species. With luck, you may also encounter African wild dogs. After lunch, enjoy a boat safari on the Rufiji River. Cruise along the waterways while observing hippos, crocodiles, water birds and other wildlife along the riverbanks. The boat safari provides a completely different perspective from a traditional game drive. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Meals

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

DAY

03

Nyerere - Mikumi National Park

Nyerere - Mikumi National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Nyerere before transferring toward Mikumi National Park. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, begin your first game drive through Mikumi National Park.

The park's open plains provide excellent opportunities to see elephants, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, buffalo, impalas and lions. As the afternoon cools, continue exploring the park before returning to your accommodation. Enjoy dinner and overnight.

Meals

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

DAY

04

Mikumi - Ruaha National Park - Afternoon Game Drive

Mikumi - Ruaha National Park - Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, depart for Ruaha National Park or transfer to the appropriate airstrip for your scheduled flight, depending on the operational flight routing. Upon arrival in Ruaha, meet your safari guide and begin your game drive. Ruaha is renowned for its rugged landscapes, baobab-studded plains, large elephant populations and impressive predator diversity.

Explore the park in search of elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, greater kudu and other wildlife. Continue with an afternoon game drive before arriving at your lodge or camp. Enjoy dinner and overnight in the heart of the Ruaha wilderness.

Meals

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

DAY

05

Full Day Ruaha National Park - Fly Out

Wake up early for your final safari experience in Ruaha National Park. Enjoy a morning game drive when wildlife is particularly active. Explore the park's valleys, woodland and open plains in search of elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes and other wildlife.

Return to camp for breakfast before continuing with a final game drive or relaxing at the lodge, depending on your flight schedule. Later, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to your onward destination..

Meals

Breakfast Lunch

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Included?

  • Airport/Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Park entrance fees for all national parks
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
  • 2nights accommodation at The Castle at Ngorongoro
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water during the safari
  • Government taxes and VAT

Excluded?

  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, telephone, etc.)
  • Tips and gratuities for the guide and lodge staff
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

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