Wilderness Tanzania: Safari & Beach [Selous, Mikumi, Ruaha &

Upon arrival at Dar Es Salaam airport, you will meet your  guide. This will take you to your hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure, you can relax and enjoy the African atmosphere. Your personal and experienced guide not only knows a lot about the Tanzanian culture, but can also tell you a lot about the beautiful national parks and sights of the country. So don’t be afraid to ask your Tanzania Specialist guide questions – he will be happy to answer them all. This trip is an exclusive private safari so you can enjoy your trip to the fullest! You can decide for yourself when to leave in the morning and when to return in the evening. You can also observe a specific animal or herd for as long as you like during the safari. You don’t have to be considerate of anyone. Your personal guide will advise you during the safari so that your trip will be an unforgettable experience. Tomorrow morning your safari will begin!

Following breakfast, your driver will pick you up from your accommodation and transport you to Mikumi National Park. After a four-hour drive, you will conduct your first game drive in the park. The expansive horizons and plentiful fauna of Mikumi are frequently compared to those of the more famous Serengeti Plains. Most tourists to Mikumi National Park come in search of the "Big Five" — cheetah, lion, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros. Here, the likelihood of encountering lions climbing trees is greater than in other parks.

Today, you have the entire day to conduct a full-day game drive in Mimumi National Park. The Mkata Foodplain is a vast region in Mikumi National Park that is ideal for seeing wildlife. Lions survey their grassy realm, as well as the migrating zebra, wildebeest, impala, and buffalo herds, from the flattened apexes of termite mounds or, during the rainy season, from perches high in the trees. Giraffes forage in the isolated acacia stands that border the Mkata River, which are also favored by elephants from Mikumi. Mkata Foodplain is possibly the most consistent location in Tanzania for spotting elands, the largest antelope in the world. Greater kudu and sable antelope inhabit the miombo-covered foothills of the mountains that ascend to the limits of Mikumi national park. Hippos inhabit mud ponds and are a major attraction. These are located only 5 kilometers north of the main gate. They are supported by a constantly revolving cast of waterfowl.