Fly into Mikumi, continue to Ruaha and Nyerere, then fly out after seven days of midrange stays and Southern Tanzania game drives.
A quick look at the tour style, experiences, travel months and accommodation for this package.
Explore three Southern Tanzania national parks on a seven-day midrange fly-in fly-out safari. Fly into Mikumi for wildlife viewing across open plains, then continue by air to Ruaha for game drives near the Great Ruaha River and among baobabs. A further flight takes you to Nyerere, where three days of drives reveal woodland, plains, lakes and water habitats. Your guides will follow current wildlife activity as you look for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, antelope, birds and possible predators. Midrange accommodation provides a comfortable base between park visits. After a final Nyerere game drive, fly out to your confirmed onward destination
Fly into Mikumi on an early arrival service and meet your guide at the airstrip. Begin a game drive across suitable areas of the park. Look for giraffes, zebras and antelope on the open Mkata landscape. Your guide will also watch for elephants and buffaloes in surrounding habitats. Pause for photographs and enjoy the broad views between sightings. Birdlife and animal movement may change as the day progresses. Continue to your midrange accommodation after a full day if the flight arrives early enough.
Activities: Early flight into Mikumi and game drive
Distance: Varies with selected route
Time: Full day subject to early arrival
Attractions: Mkata landscape, elephants, giraffes and zebras
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Begin with a half-day Mikumi drive before your flight to Ruaha. Your guide will select a route that fits the airstrip transfer time. Watch for elephants, buffaloes and plains wildlife during your last Mikumi hours. Pause at rewarding sightings where the schedule allows. Fly into Ruaha and meet your guide on arrival. If daylight remains, enjoy wildlife stops on the way to your midrange accommodation. Notice the baobabs and rocky terrain of your second park.
Activities: Mikumi half-day drive, flight into Ruaha and transfer
Distance: Depends on flights and driving routes
Time: Drives depend on confirmed flight schedule
Attractions: Mikumi wildlife and Ruaha baobabs
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Spend a full day exploring Ruaha. Your guide may follow areas near the Great Ruaha River and continue through baobab landscapes. Look for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and antelope as you travel. Birds may be active near the river and across other habitats. Your guide will search for signs of predators where conditions are promising. Stop for photographs and allow time to observe animal behaviour. Return to your midrange accommodation after your full Ruaha drive.
Activities: Full-day game drive
Distance: Varies with selected Ruaha route
Time: Approximately 7–9 hours in the field, including stops
Attractions: Great Ruaha River, baobabs and mammals
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Enjoy a half-day Ruaha drive before transferring to the airstrip. Your guide will plan the route around your confirmed flight. Watch for elephants among baobabs and birds along the way. Stop for final Ruaha photographs if time allows. Fly into Nyerere and meet your guide on arrival. If daylight permits, enjoy wildlife sightings during the transfer to your midrange accommodation. Notice the change to woodland and open habitats.
Activities: Ruaha half-day drive, flight into Nyerere and transfer
Distance: Depends on flight and driving routes
Time: Drives depend on confirmed flight times
Attractions: Ruaha wildlife and Nyerere woodland
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Explore Nyerere over a full day with your guide. Travel through woodland, open areas and suitable habitats near lakes. Watch for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and antelope across the changing landscape. Near water, look for hippos, crocodiles and birds. Your guide will follow sightings and adjust the route to park conditions. Pause for photographs and enjoy wildlife encounters as they develop. Return to your midrange accommodation after your first full Nyerere day.
Activities: Full-day game drive
Distance: Varies with chosen route
Time: Approximately 7–9 hours in the field, including stops
Attractions: Lakes, woodland, elephants and hippos
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Enjoy another full day discovering Nyerere. Your guide can visit new wildlife areas or revisit a location that offered rewarding sightings. Start early to look for animal movement in the cooler hours. Watch for elephants, buffaloes and antelope near woodland edges and water sources. Possible predator sightings may shape the drive. Stop for birds and smaller wildlife as well as large mammals. Return to your accommodation for your final night in Nyerere.
Activities: Full-day game drive and photography
Distance: Varies with sightings
Time: Approximately 7–9 hours in the field, including stops
Attractions: Woodland, water sources and predators
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Begin the final day with a Nyerere game drive. Your guide will select a route that reaches the airstrip in time for your confirmed flight. Watch for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and birds during your last hours in the park. Pause for final photographs where the schedule permits. Enjoy your last views of Southern Tanzania’s wildlife and scenery. Board your onward flight after the drive. A full-day outing requires a sufficiently late departure.
Activities: Final game drive and flight out
Distance: Varies with departure route
Time: Full day only with a sufficiently late flight
Attractions: Nyerere woodland, water habitats and wildlife
We offer two pricing options:
The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.
Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.
| No of pax | Adult Price | Child Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | From $4,096 pp | From $3,072 pp |
| 2 Pax | From $3,221 pp | From $2,416 pp |
| 3 Pax | From $2,929 pp | From $2,197 pp |
| 4 Pax | From $2,784 pp | From $2,088 pp |
| 5 Pax | From $2,696 pp | From $2,022 pp |
| 6 Pax | From $2,638 pp | From $1,978 pp |
| 7+ Pax | From $2,596 pp | From $1,947 pp |
The Booking Form
Fly into Mikumi, continue to Ruaha and Nyerere, then fly out after seven days of midrange stays and Southern Tanzania game drives.
N.B: After you send your booking we will get back to you with in 24 hours.
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