6 Day Mikumi National Park & Ruaha National Park

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6 Day Tanzania Safaris Packages

Baobab trees and wildlife in Ruaha wilderness

Overview

Escape into Tanzania’s raw and untouched wilderness on this unforgettable 6-day Mikumi and Ruaha safari, a journey designed for travelers seeking authentic wildlife experiences away from the crowds. This safari combines the open savannahs of Mikumi National Park with the vast, remote beauty of Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s largest national park and one of Africa’s best-kept safari secrets.

From wide plains filled with grazing herbivores to dramatic river landscapes where predators thrive, this safari delivers powerful wildlife encounters and breathtaking scenery. Ruaha’s isolation allows wildlife to behave naturally, offering rare and intimate sightings of lions, elephants, leopards, wild dogs, and diverse birdlife. Guided by expert professionals from Nelwen Tours and Safaris, this journey promises adventure, exclusivity, and deep connection with nature.

Detailed 6-Day Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

Your safari adventure begins with a scenic drive from Dar es Salaam toward Mikumi National Park, where the urban landscape slowly fades into open wilderness. As you enter the park, vast savannahs stretch endlessly before you, immediately welcoming you into the African wild. Your first game drive introduces you to Mikumi’s rich wildlife, giraffes moving gracefully across the plains, elephants roaming freely, zebras grazing in large numbers, and lions resting under acacia trees. This day sets the tone for an unforgettable journey into Tanzania’s natural beauty.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Client selection public campsite / Tented Camp/ Lodges

Day 2: Full Day Mikumi National Park

Wake up to the sounds of nature and spend a full day exploring Mikumi’s wide, open plains, often compared to the Serengeti for their beauty and wildlife visibility. Morning and afternoon game drives reveal hippos wallowing in pools, buffalo herds marching across grasslands, and predators actively hunting. Mikumi’s open terrain allows for incredible photography and close wildlife observation, making every moment feel immersive and alive.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Client selection public campsite / Tented Camp/ Lodges

Day 3: Mikumi to Ruaha National Park

After breakfast, travel deeper into southern Tanzania toward the remote and dramatic landscapes of Ruaha National Park. As you approach Ruaha, the scenery becomes more rugged and untamed, signaling your arrival in one of Africa’s last true wilderness areas. An afternoon game drive along the Great Ruaha River introduces you to a land where wildlife thrives undisturbed, elephants gather at the riverbanks while lions patrol their territory in complete freedom.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Client selection public campsite / Tented Camp/ Lodges

Day 4: Full Day Ruaha National Park

This day is dedicated to exploring the raw heart of Ruaha. With fewer visitors and vast untouched land, every game drive feels exclusive. You’ll navigate through baobab-studded hills, rocky outcrops, and dry riverbeds where wildlife concentrates. Ruaha is renowned for its strong lion prides, large elephant populations, elusive leopards, cheetahs, and rare African wild dogs. The sense of isolation and purity here makes every sighting deeply powerful and personal.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Client selection public campsite / Tented Camp/ Lodges

Day 5: Ruaha National Park Exploration

Another full day in Ruaha allows you to slow down and truly connect with the wilderness. Early morning light reveals predators returning from night hunts, while elephants interact naturally along ancient migration routes. Birdlife fills the skies, and the silence of the bush enhances every experience. This is safari at its most authentic, no rush, no crowds, just you and nature in its rawest form.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Client selection public campsite / Tented Camp/ Lodges

Day 6: Ruaha to Dar es Salaam

Enjoy a final morning game drive in Ruaha, soaking in the beauty and serenity of this remarkable landscape. As you begin your return journey to Dar es Salaam, you carry with you more than photographs, you leave with stories, emotions, and memories shaped by real wilderness experiences few travelers ever witness.

Meals: Breakfast

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