Embark on our top best 6-day private mid-range safari from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi and Ruaha National Parks, traveling comfortably by SGR train in Tanzania. Experience daily game drives, scenic picnic lunches, and breathtaking sunsets over the vast plains. Immerse yourself in Maasai culture with an authentic village visit. Stay in comfortable park bandas inside the parks and a mid-range lodge near Mikumi. The dry season (June–October) offers the best wildlife viewing opportunities.
6 Days Private Mikumi and Ruaha plus Maasai Culture Mid-Range Safari by Sgr from Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania (2026 - 2027) – Tour Summary
Tour Features for 6 Days Private Mikumi and Ruaha plus Maasai Culture Mid-Range Safari by Sgr from Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania (2026 - 2027)
Standard of tour
Mid-Range: No accommodation standard defined
Tour style
Private: This tour is arranged solely for you and will not be shared with others
Customizable Tour
Feel free to request minor Changes to suit your preferences
Suitable for all travelers
Best for the year : 2026, 2027, 2028, and +
Activities and Transportation: 6 Days Private Mikumi and Ruaha plus Maasai Culture Mid-Range Safari by Sgr from Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania (2026 - 2027)
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Activities: Game drives,
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Getting around: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle,Train,
- In each car: The maximum number of client's seats are 7 (all are window seats)
6 Days Private Mikumi and Ruaha plus Maasai Culture Mid-Range Safari by Sgr from Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania (2026 - 2027) - Tour details
Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park (Sunset game drive)
Wake to breakfast, board You’re safari vehicle and travel west toward Mikumi across the A7/TANZAM corridor. Expect a 4–5hour scenic drive with a lunch stop en route. Arrive early afternoon, check in, relax, then head out for a sunset game drive — the golden hours are when predators and hippos are active and photography is spectacular. Finish with dinner and an evening chat around the lodge about tomorrow’s game plan.
- Main Destination:
- Mikumi National Park
- Accommodation:
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Camp Bastian
- Meals & Drinks:
Mikumi National Park to Ruaha National Park
Early morning coffee and a sunrise game drive — wildlife is most active at dawn. After a full morning in Mikumi (zebras, giraffes, elephants common), enjoy a hearty continental lunch, then depart for Ruaha. The road toward Ruaha takes you through changing landscapes. Travel to Ruaha follows scenic Rift-valley foothills.
- Main Destination:
- Mikumi National Park
- Accommodation:
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Ruaha Hilltop Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Full Day Game Drives in Ruaha (deep safari)
Early breakfast, then head into Ruaha for a full-day safari with packed lunch. Ruaha’s mosaic of miombo woodland, riverine forest and open plains concentrates game around waterholes in the dry season: expect elephants in numbers, buffalo, sable/roan, and predators with long, cinematic sightings. Stop for a scenic picnic beside a river or kopje; You’re guide will pick the best vantage point for both wildlife and photographs.
- Main Destination:
- Ruaha National Park
- Accommodation:
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Ruaha Hilltop Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Second Full Day in Ruaha (river, hot springs & kopjes)
Another early start to chase predators and river action. Today You’re guide will explore different habitats — the Great Ruaha River, rocky kopjes and seasonal springs — increasing chances for varied species and birdlife. Late-afternoon sundowners on a kopje are a must. Return for dinner and a campfire story about the day’s sightings.
- Main Destination:
- Ruaha National Park
- Accommodation:
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Ruaha Hilltop Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Ruaha National Park to Mikumi National Park
After breakfast and a final short morning drive if desired, check out and drive back toward Mikumi National Park. Enjoy landscape changes and village life along the way; stop for lunch and stretch legs beneath baobabs. Arrive to your lodge near Mikumi for a poolside afternoon (if you need a rest) and a relaxed dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Ruaha National Park
- Accommodation:
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Camp Bastian
- Meals & Drinks:
Maasai Village Visit (Mikumi area) and Return to Dar es Salaam
After breakfast, visit a local Maasai village for an authentic cultural exchange: song and dance welcome, a guided walk through the bomas (homes), demonstrations of beadwork and cattle-keeping, and the chance to buy fair-trade crafts. After this meaningful cultural stop, drive back to Dar es Salaam with a lunch stop in Morogoro — arrival in the city marks the end of the tour.
- Main Destination:
- Maasai
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation
- Meals & Drinks:
What's Included
- Park Entrance fees
- All Activities Mentioned
- Transport (4x4 Land Cruiser) with open roof
- Gold Accommodations
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunches, & dinner
- Drinks: 1.5 bottle of water per day; tea and coffee
- Hot Lunch / Lunch Box
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
What's Not Included
- Hot Air Balloon(US$650)
- Airport Pick Up
- Airport Drop off
- International Flights
- Domestic Flights
- Travel & Medical insurance
- Visa Cost
- Tip / Gratitude(10)
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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