Destination: Mikumi National Park
Accommodations: Stanley’s Kopje
Activities: Game drive

After breakfast, your expert naturalist guide will meet you at the hotel and from there you will travel by Land Rover to Mikumi National Park for a full day game drive and picnic lunch in the park. Mikumi is bordered to the south by Selous Game Reserve, the two areas forming a unique ecosystem. The vegetation of this area consists of savannah dotted with acacia, baobab, tamarinds, and some rare palm. Mikumi was named a National Park in 1967 and currently has an approximate size of 3,230 km2 . It offers a unique wildlife experience with a large number of herbivores (buffaloes, giraffes, elephants and zebra) and a rich variety of bird species (more than 400) identified. On the hunt for all the herbivores, you are likely to spot large crocodiles, and of course lions and leopards. Return for a delicious dinner and drinks at the camp’s restaurant, a Swahili-style banda set atop a hill commanding fabulous 360 degree panoramic views.

Destination: Udzungwa Mountains
Accommodations: Stanley’s Kopje
Activities: Rainforest trek

After breakfast, depart with your guide for Udzungwa National Park, a lush high-elevation rain forest and a great site for a day of walking, moderate hiking, and a picnic lunch. It is one of thirty-four “World Biodiversity Hotspots” and one of 200 World Wildlife Federation ecoregions of global critical importance. The Udzungwa forest is part of the so-called Eastern Arc, which is a series of mountains ranging from the Southern Highlands through the Uluguru and Usambara mountains northwards to Pare. The forest is home to many indigenous species of plants, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, butterflies, and insects of which some of species are found nowhere else in the world. Udzungwa is also a unique cultural site for containing caves that have been used in the spiritual traditions and rituals of nearby tribes over many years—these have remained preserved so that one can get a sense of ancient religious traditions upon visiting. After this memorable rainforest trek, return for dinner and a relaxing evening at the camp.

Destination: Ruaha National Park
Accommodations: Tandala Safari Camp
Activities: Game Drive

After an early breakfast, depart for the breathtaking Ruaha National Park for a full day game drive and picnic lunch in the Park. Ruaha National Park, located in the middle of Tanzania, about 130 km from Iringa, is the second largest park in Tanzania, covering an area of more than 13,000 km2 . The main vegetation types in Ruaha are miombo woodland, acacia grasslands, and large baobab trees, all which attract a diverse number of animals species. Some of the major attractions include large populations of elephants, giraffes, impalas, buffalo, lions, leopards, and hunting dogs. The Great Ruaha River that borders the park in the east, provides habitation for hippopotamus and crocodiles. Ruaha is also a prime destination for birdwatchers, with 436 species that have been identified so far. In the evening, arrive at Tandla Safari Camp where you will settle in and enjoy a three course candlelit dinner served under the stars in the courtyard, by the campfire.

Destination: Ruaha National Park
Accommodations: Tandala Safari Camp
Activities: Game drive

Upon waking, step out on your private verandah and watch out for game along the Mdweka sand river. You can enjoy the diversity of animals such as warthog, giraffe, greater kudu, dikdik, mongoose, bushbuck, reedbuck, and baboon, perhaps even some African hunting dogs (if you are up early enough!). The biggest attraction at Tandala is without a doubt the abundance of elephants who come and go regularly, attracted by the water holes. Proceed to your breakfast feast and fuel up for another exhilarating day of game viewing with a picnic lunch in a spectacular setting. Return in the evening for dinner and sundowners.

Destination: Morogoro; Uluguru Mountains
Accommodations: Simbamwenni Lodge
Activities: Birdwatching or Waterfall hike

Start your day with a bush breakfast overlooking grunting hippos in a waterhole. Depart for Simbabwenni Lodge, located within 10 minutes of the center of Morogoro town, set within 6 acres of peaceful, park-like tropical gardens along the Ngerengere river. Towering, mature trees and flowering shrubs abound on the grounds of this ecolodge, which strives for self-sufficiency with a varied kitchen garden, coconut palms, bananas and a variety of citrus trees. Settle in, enjoy lunch featuring homegrown produce, and then depart on your choice of excursion into the Uluguru Mountains. The picturesque, majestic, rainforest-capped mountains are part of the famous Eastern Arc Mountains that stretch from the south of Tanzania to the south of Kenya. The mountains are famous for their high number of endemic species. These include at least 100 plant species, two bird species, two mammals, two reptiles and four species of amphibians. You can take a nature walk to gaze at these animals, with a focus on some magnificent birdwatching. You could also walk (customized for various fitness levels) to one of the many waterfalls where you can take a dip and look for wildlife in the forest. Your walk will take you through spice plantations and pineapple fields, and you can meet with villagers selling soft fruits and other produce. Return for a lovely dinner and get a sound night of sleep in your tented lodge

Destination: Uluguru Mountains; Selous Game Reserve

Accommodations: Selous River Camp

Activities: Game drive

After breakfast, depart for a scenic drive through the Uluguru mountains and enjoy a picnic lunch on your way down toward Selous Game Reserve, the largest fauna reserve in the world, spanning over 55,000 km², almost four times the size of the Serengeti! Selous is considered important enough to be a World Heritage Site in which the lucky few can experience a safari in absolutely wild and unspoiled bush. The reserve was named after Englishman Sir Frederick Selous, a famous big game hunter and early conservationist, whose adventure books on Africa became best sellers in Victorian England. Among its unique attractions, the reserve contains one third of all the African hunting dog population in the world. Witness the majesty of large migrations of elephants and get up close with all the Big Five. Check in to Selous River Camp situated right along the border of the Selous where the views of the river are stunning and wildlife wander out of the reserve to visit the camp freely. Enjoy a delicious dinner by lantern light and savor a beverage around the campfire overlooking the river before settling in to a restful night in your charming “mudhut.”

Destination: Selous Game Reserve
Accommodations: Selous River Camp
Activities: Boat safari

After breakfast, depart for a full day boat safari exploring the Rufiji River and the Reserve’s lakes in an open-sided, canvas-roofed boat. The Selous is one of the very few game reserves in Africa where you can view game from the water, and after the dust and bumpy roads of a game drive, there’s nothing more relaxing than drifting along the river watching the wildlife. Boat safaris are the ideal way of enjoying the stunning scenery of the Rufiji River with its many hippos, crocodiles and beautiful birdlife. Definitely not to be missed is the sunset from the boat—there is nothing quite like the peacefulness of the river, hippos honking all around you, while the sun dips below the horizon! Return to camp for dinner and storytelling around the fire.

Destination: Selous Game Reserve
Accommodations: Selous River Camp
Activities: Boat safari

After breakfast, depart for a full day boat safari exploring the Rufiji River and the Reserve’s lakes in an open-sided, canvas-roofed boat. The Selous is one of the very few game reserves in Africa where you can view game from the water, and after the dust and bumpy roads of a game drive, there’s nothing more relaxing than drifting along the river watching the wildlife. Boat safaris are the ideal way of enjoying the stunning scenery of the Rufiji River with its many hippos, crocodiles and beautiful birdlife. Definitely not to be missed is the sunset from the boat—there is nothing quite like the peacefulness of the river, hippos honking all around you, while the sun dips below the horizon! Return to camp for dinner and storytelling around the fire.

Destination: Departure to Arusha or connection to Northern Circuit, Western Circuit, Kenya, Uganda, or Zanzibar

After a hot breakfast and optional nature walk, drive back to Arusha for an optional day or overnight at Mediterraneo Hotel or connect to the next leg of your wildlife safari in the Southern Circuit, chimp trekking in Mahale National Park or Gombe Stream or, gorilla trekking in Uganda. Alternatively, connect with a flight to the magical island of Zanzibar, which lies just off the coast of Tanzania. See our complimentary itineraries for these locations.

To reserve this trip we require $500 per person. The remainder is due 59 days before departure. All major credit cards and PayPal are accepted. We will send a secure payment link when you are ready to confirm this trip.

Please note that we offer these variations to demonstrate some of the ways that we can modify an itinerary to suit your preferences (destinations, activities, level of luxury, type of accommodations, length of stay, budget, etc.). If none of these options looks best for your group, we are more than happy to gather more information from you and customize the perfect trip. You can call us at +1 530 574 9519 or email us at to discuss this itinerary or others on our website.

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The Adumu Safaris Team