8-Day Southern Circuit Safari: Mikumi & Ruaha

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8-Day Southern Circuit Safari: Mikumi & Ruaha

From $4,026 USD / 8 Days / 7 Nights

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8-Day Southern Circuit Safari: Mikumi & Ruaha
8-Day Southern Circuit Safari: Mikumi & Ruaha
8-Day Southern Circuit Safari: Mikumi & Ruaha
8-Day Southern Circuit Safari: Mikumi & Ruaha
8-Day Southern Circuit Safari: Mikumi & Ruaha
8-Day Southern Circuit Safari: Mikumi & Ruaha

Overview

A balanced 8-day southern circuit covering Mikumi's open plains and Ruaha National Park's rugged river valleys. Experience classic game drives in Mikumi, then immerse yourself in Nyerere National Park's dramatic wilderness with full-day drives among baobabs, sand rivers and big predator country.

FAQs

When is the best time?

Dry months (Jun–Oct and Dec–Feb) offer prime wildlife viewing. November, April and May are low season with attractive rates.

What's included?

Private 4×4, professional guide, park fees, full-board on safari, drinking water, and transfers.

Can I customize?

Absolutely. Add Udzungwa Mountains, extend to Zanzibar, or adjust accommodations.

Mikumi and Ruaha
8
Days / 7 Nights
2 Parks
Mikumi & Ruaha
Private
4×4 Vehicle

Itinerary Route

Detailed Itinerary

1

Arrival & transfer to Mikumi

Images from the Arrival & transfer to Mikumi accommodations itinerary in Tanzania photo 1

Touch down in Tanzania and drive to Mikumi National Park. Settle into Stanley's Kopje or Vuma Hills overlooking the savannah.

Stanley's Kopje

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Meal Plan: Dinner
2

Mikumi full-day game drive

Images from the Mikumi full-day game drive accommodations itinerary in Tanzania photo 1

Explore Mikumi's Mkata floodplains on a full-day safari seeking elephants, lions, wildebeest and giraffes.

Stanley's Kopje

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Meal Plan: Full Board
3

Morning drive & camp downtime

Images from the Morning drive & camp downtime accommodations itinerary in Tanzania photo 1

Enjoy a morning drive followed by relaxed time at camp with optional short walks or pool time overlooking the plains.

Stanley's Kopje

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Meal Plan: Full Board
4

Transfer to Ruaha

Ruaha Foxes CaseyPratt LoveAfrica 4505 — Images from the Transfer to Ruaha accommodations itinerary in Tanzania

Leave Mikumi and continue west to Ruaha National Park, arriving at Ruaha River Lodge in time for a sunset view along the Great Ruaha River.

Ruaha River Lodge

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Meal Plan: Full Board
5

Ruaha game drives & activities

Ruaha Foxes CaseyPratt LoveAfrica 4505 — Images from the Ruaha game drives & activities accommodations itinerary in Tanzania

Three full days in Ruaha with guided drives through baobab forests, sand rivers and rocky kopjes—prime habitat for lions and wild dogs.

Ruaha River Lodge

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Meal Plan: Full Board
6

Departure

Bid farewell to Ruaha and transfer onward. Connect to your next safari stop, Dar es Salaam or a coastal extension.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Seasonal Rates

Low Season

Low Season

Nov, Apr-May

2 persons$4,026 USD
4 persons$4,026 USD
6 persons$4,026 USD
High Season

High Season

Jun-Oct, Dec-Feb

2 persons$4,388 USD
4 persons$4,388 USD
6 persons$4,388 USD

Related Activities

Walking Safari

Walking Safari

Guided bush walks to experience the smaller details of the ecosystem.

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Night Game Drive

Night Game Drive

Spot nocturnal wildlife with specialized lighting.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Park fees
  • Full-board on safari
  • Drinking water
  • All transfers

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Optional activities

Ready for Southern Tanzania?

Experience the wild beauty of Mikumi and Ruaha.