4 Days Mikumi & Ruaha Luxury Family Safari 2026-2027

4 Days Luxury Mikumi & Ruaha Family Safari Highlights:

• Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi 
• Day 2: Mikumi to Ruaha
• Day 3: Full-day safari in Ruaha’s wild landscapes
• Day 4: Ruaha to Dar es Salaam

Overview

 This 4-day luxury family safari is designed for families who want the excitement of Tanzania’s wilderness with the comfort of luxury lodges and the convenience of scenic flights. You will begin in Dar es Salaam and take a short flight to Mikumi National Park, a family-friendly destination with open savannahs where animals are easy to spot. Children will love watching giraffes, zebras, elephants, and antelopes roaming freely. After one night in Mikumi, you’ll fly to Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s largest and most untouched park. Ruaha is home to big predators like lions and leopards, as well as large herds of elephants and buffalo. With private game drives, expert guides, and family-focused service, you’ll explore in comfort and style. At the end of each day, relax in luxury lodges or tented villas with swimming pools, spacious family suites, and fine dining under the African sky. This safari blends adventure, relaxation, and elegance, creating memories your family will never forget.

Itinerary

Day 1: Dar es Salaam – Fly to Mikumi National Park

You will board a scenic morning flight from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi. Upon arrival, your private safari guide will welcome you and take you on your first luxury game drive. Expect to see elephants, zebras, giraffes, and lions in the park’s wide-open plains. Later, check into your luxury lodge, where you and your family can enjoy a pool, spacious suites, and a beautiful sunset view.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Lodge in Mikumi

Day 2: Morning Safari – Fly to Ruaha

After breakfast, enjoy a short morning game drive in Mikumi before flying to Ruaha National Park. Once you arrive, settle into your luxury safari camp. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in Ruaha, spotting elephants, buffalo, and big cats in one of Africa’s most unspoiled landscapes. End the day with a private family dinner around the campfire.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp in Ruaha

Day 3: Full-Day Safari in Ruaha

Spend the whole day on safari in Ruaha. With its rocky hills, baobab trees, and vast savannahs, the park offers breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife. Your private guide will tailor the day to your family’s pace, ensuring comfort while tracking predators, elephants, and antelopes. A luxury picnic lunch will be served in the bush. Return in the evening to your camp for stargazing and relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp in Ruaha

Day 4: Morning Game Drive – Fly Back to Dar es Salaam

Enjoy one last morning game drive in Ruaha to spot any animals you may have missed. After breakfast, you’ll transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Dar es Salaam, where your unforgettable luxury safari ends.
Meals: Breakfast

Includes

• Return domestic flights Dar – Mikumi – Ruaha – Dar
• Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Professional English-speaking driver-guide
• 3 nights in luxury family lodges/camps
• All meals as per itinerary (B, L, D)
• Game drives in Mikumi & Ruaha
• Park entrance fees
• Bottled drinking water during safaris

Excludes

• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Tanzania visa fees
• Tips and gratuities
• Drinks, laundry, and personal expenses