5 Days Luxury Family Safari to Mikumi and Ruaha – Fly-in, Wildlife and Adventure

5-day luxury family safari in Mikumi and Ruaha with fly-in/fly-out travel, private game drives, wildlife, birds and comfortable family-friendly accommodation.

Tour Highlights

Day 1
Dar es Salaam to Mikumi – flight transfer; check-in; relaxed afternoon family game drive.
Day 2
Mikumi National Park – full-day family game drive; wildlife, birds and scenic picnic experience.
Day 3
Mikumi to Ruaha – flight to Ruaha; afternoon game drive; baobab landscapes.
Day 4
Ruaha National Park – full-day family safari; elephants, predators, birds and river landscapes.
Day 5
Ruaha to Dar es Salaam – sunrise game drive; breakfast; flight back to Dar es Salaam.

Tour Features

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Duration 5 Days
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Main Tour Focus Big 5 Safari
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Tour Type Private Safari
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Special For Family Safari
Before your journey

Highlighted Tour Overview

A quick look at the tour style, experiences, travel months and accommodation for this package.

Tour stylePrivate Safari
5 Days Luxury Family Safari to Mikumi and Ruaha – Fly-in, Wildlife and Adventure is listed as a Private Safari. See the itinerary for the arrangements for this package.
ExperiencesFamily Safari, Big 5 Safari
The experiences selected for 5 Days Luxury Family Safari to Mikumi and Ruaha – Fly-in, Wildlife and Adventure are Family Safari, Big 5 Safari. The itinerary describes when they take place.
Travel monthsAll year
5 Days Luxury Family Safari to Mikumi and Ruaha – Fly-in, Wildlife and Adventure is listed for travel throughout the year. Confirm availability for your preferred dates.
AccommodationLuxury Lodges
The accommodation category selected for this package is Luxury Lodges. Confirm the specific properties and availability when booking.
5 Days Luxury Family Safari to Mikumi and Ruaha – Fly-in, Wildlife and Adventure
5 Days Luxury Family Safari to Mikumi and Ruaha – Fly-in, Wildlife and Adventure

Five Memorable Days of Family Safari in Southern Tanzania

This 5-day luxury family safari combines the wildlife of Mikumi and Ruaha with the comfort of fly-in/fly-out travel. The itinerary minimizes long road transfers and provides a relaxed balance between exciting game drives, wildlife viewing, photography and time at your luxury accommodation. Families can discover elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, birds and spectacular landscapes while enjoying a private safari experience.

Day by day Itinerary

Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi – flight transfer; check-in; relaxed afternoon family game drive.

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi – flight transfer; check-in; relaxed afternoon family game drive.

Begin your family adventure with a flight from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi, avoiding a lengthy road transfer. On arrival, transfer to your luxury lodge or camp, settle in and enjoy lunch or some relaxation. In the afternoon, head out on your first family game drive. Explore Mikumi's open plains while looking for elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and, with good fortune, lions. Finish with a beautiful sunset before returning to camp for dinner.

Destination:
Mikumi Natinal Park
Overnight:
Vuma Hills Tented Camp
  luxury 4 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch, Dinner
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Day 2: Mikumi National Park – full-day family game drive; wildlife, birds and scenic picnic experience.

Mikumi National Park – full-day family game drive; wildlife, birds and scenic picnic experience.

After breakfast, spend the day exploring Mikumi at a comfortable pace. Your guide will select routes according to wildlife activity and the family's interests. Look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, lions and a variety of birds. Depending on park regulations and the day's plan, enjoy lunch in a designated location before continuing the safari. The afternoon provides additional wildlife viewing and photography opportunities before returning to your accommodation.

Destination:
Mikumi Natinal Park
Overnight:
Vuma Hills Tented Camp
  luxury 4 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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luxury lodge
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Day 3: Mikumi to Ruaha – flight to Ruaha; afternoon game drive; baobab landscapes.

Mikumi to Ruaha – flight to Ruaha; afternoon game drive; baobab landscapes.

Enjoy breakfast before flying onward to Ruaha National Park. The air transfer makes this transition much easier for families and preserves valuable safari time. After arriving and settling in, enjoy an afternoon game drive through Ruaha's remarkable landscapes. Introduce the family to the park's famous baobabs, elephants, giraffes and other wildlife while your guide explains the animals and ecosystems along the way. Return to camp for a relaxed evening.

Destination:
Mikumi Natinal Park
Overnight:
Kichaka Safari Camp
  luxury 4 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Ruaha National Park – full-day family safari; elephants, predators, birds and river landscapes.

Ruaha National Park – full-day family safari; elephants, predators, birds and river landscapes.

Spend your main full day exploring Ruaha. Begin with an early game drive when wildlife is often active and temperatures are cooler. Follow the park's plains and riverine areas in search of elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes and other species. Birdwatching and photography can be incorporated throughout the day, allowing children and adults to enjoy different aspects of the safari. After lunch, continue exploring before returning to your luxury camp for your final evening in the wilderness.

Destination:
Ruaha National Park
Overnight:
Kichaka Safari Camp
  luxury 4 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Ruaha to Dar es Salaam – sunrise game drive; breakfast; flight back to Dar es Salaam.

Ruaha to Dar es Salaam – sunrise game drive; breakfast; flight back to Dar es Salaam.

Enjoy one final early-morning game drive in Ruaha before breakfast. This is a chance to look for any wildlife missed during the previous days and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the park. Return to camp for breakfast and prepare for your departure. Transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Dar es Salaam, marking the end of your 5-day luxury family safari through Southern Tanzania.

Destination:
Ruaha National Park

TOUR PRICE/COST

We offer two pricing options:

  •   Private Tour (Sharing Price)

    • The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.

  •   Group Joining Tour

    • Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.

    Tour Cost

    No of pax Adult Price Child Price
    1 Pax From $2,797 pp From $2,098 pp
    2 Pax From $2,172 pp From $1,629 pp
    3 Pax From $1,964 pp From $1,473 pp
    4 Pax From $1,860 pp From $1,395 pp
    5 Pax From $1,797 pp From $1,348 pp
    6 Pax From $1,755 pp From $1,317 pp
    7+ Pax From $1,726 pp From $1,294 pp

    PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS

    Inclusions
  • ✓ All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • ✓ All Taxes/VAT
  • ✓ All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • ✓ Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • ✓ Rescue fee
    • Exclusions
  •  Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  •  Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  •  International flights to/from the start/end of the tour
  •  Personal items
  •  Tips: tipping guideline

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    FAQs about 5 Days Luxury Family Safari to Mikumi and Ruaha – Fly-in, Wildlife and Adventure

    What is the tour style?

    5 Days Luxury Family Safari to Mikumi and Ruaha – Fly-in, Wildlife and Adventure is listed as a Private Safari. See the itinerary for the arrangements for this package.

    What experiences does this package offer?

    The experiences selected for 5 Days Luxury Family Safari to Mikumi and Ruaha – Fly-in, Wildlife and Adventure are Family Safari, Big 5 Safari. The itinerary describes when they take place.

    When can I travel?

    5 Days Luxury Family Safari to Mikumi and Ruaha – Fly-in, Wildlife and Adventure is listed for travel throughout the year. Confirm availability for your preferred dates.

    What accommodation is planned?

    The accommodation category selected for this package is Luxury Lodges. Confirm the specific properties and availability when booking.

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