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Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Volcanoes National Park
Safari Overview
Tour Highlights
What makes this trip special
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your trip, day by day
Day 1: Dar es Salaam – Mikumi National Park
After arriving in Dar es Salaam you drive toward Mikumi National Park. The landscape changes from urban areas to wide savannah, and first encounters with zebras, giraffes and buffalo announce the wilderness. In the afternoon you take a first game drive through acacia woodland, open plains and river areas, before driving to your lodge or camp.
Day 2: Mikumi – Udzungwa Mountains National Park
After breakfast you drive to the Udzungwa Mountains, a hidden natural paradise. Here you experience dense rainforest, dramatic gorges and waterfalls. In the afternoon you take a hike through the park on well-maintained trails, discovering rare birds, monkey species and lush flora. This combination of mountain scenery and wildlife viewing is unique in Tanzania.
Day 3: Udzungwa – Ruaha National Park
After breakfast the drive to Ruaha National Park begins, Tanzania's largest national park. Along the way you enjoy impressive views over hills and savannah. In the afternoon you take your first game drive through Ruaha, known for large prides of lions, leopards, elephants and wild dog populations. Overnight: Ruaha National Park (e.g. Ruaha River Lodge or Mwagusi Safari Camp)
Day 4: Ruaha – Selous Game Reserve
In the morning you start with a game drive, before the safari continues to Selous Game Reserve, one of Africa's largest protected areas. After arrival you take a boat safari on the Rufiji River, where you can spot hippos, crocodiles and birds. In the afternoon you explore the park on a land game drive, guaranteeing impressive wildlife sightings.
Day 5: Selous – Saadani National Park
After breakfast you drive to Saadani National Park, where wilderness meets tropical coastline. In the afternoon you take a game drive through the park. Saadani offers the unique opportunity to see elephants, buffalo, zebras and antelope near the coast, while the sun sets over the Indian Ocean.
Day 6: Saadani – Beach & Return to Dar es Salaam
On the last day you can enjoy a relaxed beach walk or a short game drive in Saadani National Park. Afterwards you begin the return journey to Dar es Salaam. Here your "From Mountains to Coasts" safari ends — full of unforgettable landscapes, wild animals and unique nature experiences.
What's Included & Excluded
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Included
- All national park entrance fees
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Full board accommodation at camps/lodges
- Game drives per the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- Airport transfers
Not Included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips for driver-guide and camp/lodge staff
- Alcoholic beverages
- Optional activities (hot air balloon, cultural visits) unless stated
- Personal expenses
Best Time to Travel
Wildlife viewing is good year-round. The dry season (June-October) concentrates animals around water sources for easier sightings, and the Great Migration's river crossings peak July-October. Calving season in the southern Serengeti runs December-March.
Tented camps and lodges
Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) at camps/lodges
What to Pack
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