7 Days Wildlife Encounter Safari – Best of Southern Tanzania
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- Booking Type Instant booking
- duration 7 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 1-99 yrs
- max group size 99
- guiding method Partially guided
- Tour Code BM-40655
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- Operated in English, French, German, Spanish
- Starts/Ends Mikumi National Park, Tanzania
- Visit three interesting wildlife areas in Tanzania
- Spot some of Tanzania's wildlife, including elephants, cheetahs, and a vast array of birds
- Enjoy the safari accommodations, included meals, and swimming pool
- You can request changes to this tour to suit your personal preferences
First, we spend a few days in Mikumi National Park, which lies alongside the Northern border of Africa's biggest Game Reserve - the Selous Game Reserve. The open horizons and abundant wildlife of the Mkata Floodplain, the fashionable centerpiece of Mikumi, draw frequent comparisons to the more famous Serengeti Plains. More than 400 bird species were recorded, the lilac-breasted rollers, yellow-throated longclaws, and bateleur eagles joined by a host of European migrants during the rainy season.
Next, we visit Ruaha National Park, the second-largest national park in Tanzania which covers an area of about 22,000 km². It is one of Tanzania's few famous wilderness areas, whereby the experience of game viewing is spiced up by the exciting landscape and the Great Ruaha River. The park has a high concentration of elephants and magnificent mammals and a habitat for endangered wild dogs, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, elands, impalas, bat-eared foxes, and jackals.
Last, we spend a day and a half at Udzungwa, the most significant example of the Eastern Arc Mountains' natural world, which runs in a chain through the whole of Tanzania. The forest makes Udzungwa unique in East Africa, and there is no other place with unbroken series of wood stretching from an altitude of 250 meters up to more than 2000 meters.
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Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park
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Day 2: Mikumi National Park
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Day 3: Mikumi National Park to Ruaha National Park
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Day 4: Ruaha National Park
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Day 5: Ruaha National Park
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Day 6: Udzungwa National Park
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Day 7: Udzungwa National Park to Dar es Salaam
- 6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 6 Dinners
- Evacuation insurance (AMREF - Flying Doctors)
- All transportation
- Accommodation
- All activities as specified in the itinerary
- Safari vehicle
- Taxes
- Water in car
- Park fees
- English speaking driver-guide
- Thermos with hot tea or coffee
- Beverages
- Flights
- Personal travel insurance
- Visa for entry to Tanzania (bought upon arrival)
- Additional accommodation before or end of the tour
- Tips
- Earn US$ 82+ in travel credits.
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10% Deposit payable upfront. Remaining balance payable 45 days prior to trip departure. Free cancellation up to 45 days prior departure. No refund applicable within 45 days of departure.
PaymentA deposit of 10% is required when booking this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 45 days prior departure. For any bookings within 45 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking.
Travel InsuranceWe advise to take out Travel Insurance to cover for any unforeseen circumstances. Bookmundi recommends World Nomads' travel insurance.
Other Practical InformationThis midrange tour uses lodges and tented camps. If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. This is a private tour. Solo travelers can book this private tour. You can request changes to this tour. The minimum age for this tour is 1 year. This tour starts and ends in Dar es Salaam.-
Is Tanzania a family-friendly safari destination?
Tanzania is an excellent safari destination for families. The country has one of the most diverse wildlife populations in Africa, and there are countries with action-packed game drives that your children might enjoy. Furthermore, many of the destinations are quite affordable for family safari holidays. The only caveat is that Tanzania falls under Africa's malaria belt. Thus, traveling with children under six years of age is not recommended. Many safaris have age restrictions due to safety concerns.
- Do I need a visa and passport to travel to Tanzania?
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When is the great wildebeest migration?
The great wildebeest migration starts anytime between late April and early June. And if you are interested in seeing the grand spectacle of wildebeest crossing the Grumeti or Mara Rivers, you should plan your trip around late July or early August. However, it is important to note that the timing of herd movements can vary.
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