7 Days Big Five Explorer

7 Days Big Five Safari tour itinerary

Day 1: Selous Game Reserve

Collect picnic lunches and drive to Selous game reserve to arrive at your camp in the afternoon for relaxation. Selous Game reserve is the largest protected wildlife reserve and a UN World Heritage site. Enjoy afternoon boat safari to watch birds from the shores. Dinner and overnight at Selous River Camp (www. selousrivercamp.com) or similar

Day 2: Selous Game Reserve

After early breakfast, collect picnic lunches and depart for full day game in the game reserve, the home to great animal population like lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalos, zebras and all the other major species like hunting dogs and birds. Dinner and overnight at Selous River Camp (www. selousrivercamp.com) or similar

Day 3: Mikumi National Park

After early breakfast, collect picnic lunches and drive to Mikumi National Park to arrive late in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Mikumi Wildlife Camp (www.mikumiwildlifecamp.com) or similar

Day 4: Mikumi National Park

Enjoy a full day of game drives in Mikumi National Park with picnic lunches. Dinner and overnights at Mikumi Wildlife Camp (www.mikumiwildlifecamp.com) or similar

Day 5: Ruaha National Park

After early breakfast, collect picnic lunches and drive to Ruaha national park via Iringa town, you will be passing though country side and have nice scenery and beautiful valleys and mountains. Upon arrival you will Visit to the museum which holds the head of the great local chief Mkwawa who resisted the Germans in Iringa town. Dinner and overnight at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge (www.ruahahilltoplodge.com) or similar

Day 6: Ruaha National Park

After early breakfast, collect picnic lunches and drive for full day game drives in the park. You will view Ruaha river valley, many animals like Kudu, wildebeests, elephants, zebras, lions, hippos, hartebeest, impalas, antelopes, giraffes, buffalos and many of them. Dinner and overnight at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge (www.ruahahilltoplodge.com) or similar

Day 7: Dar es Salaam

After breakfast, collect picnic lunch and drive leisurely back to Dar Es Salaam as you enjoy the scenic views on the way. Transfer to the airport or your hotel