*Optional Extra
*Optional Extra
Upon landing at Dar es Salaam Airport, a representative from Foxes Safari Camps will greet you with a warm welcome. You'll then be on your way to the Southern Sun Hotel for a good night's rest before embarking on your safari.
The next day, you will be warmly greeted by one of our dedicated team members after enjoying a tasty breakfast. They will assist you as you prepare for your return to the airport, where you will embark on an exciting onward bush flight to the stunning Nyerere National Park. This scenic journey is a quick 30-minute flight, providing you with breathtaking views of the landscape below, setting the perfect tone for your adventure ahead in this incredible national park.
After breakfast, you’ll be picked up from the CBD Hotel at 09:00 and transferred to the airport for your Safari Air Link flight to Mikumi National Park.
Flight No. 01 – Departure: 10:30 | Arrival: 11:55
(Times may vary slightly depending on the day’s flight schedule.)
A guide from Stanley’s Kopje will meet you at the airstrip and take you on a game drive through Mikumi National Park, stopping at a scenic spot for a picnic lunch. Afterward, you’ll be escorted to camp and helped with check-in.
Later in the afternoon, head out again for another game drive to continue exploring the park. You’ll return to camp at dusk, just in time to freshen up before gathering around the campfire for drinks.
Mikumi National Park lies between the Uluguru Mountains, the Mikumi Hills, and surrounding protected areas, creating a broad open plain with a soft, orangey light that’s ideal for photography. The park supports a wide range of wildlife, including lion, leopard, and African wild dog, as well as numerous antelope species - from the towering eland to the tiny dik-dik. The landscape combines miombo woodland, dry bush, and coastal vegetation, all set against a dramatic mountainous backdrop.
While staying at Stanley’s Kopje, you can choose between half-day shared game drives or full-day explorations with a picnic lunch, allowing you to reach more remote areas of Mikumi’s expansive wilderness.
Game Drive Options:
Early Morning Game Drive – Departs early in the morning with a picnic breakfast; returns at before lunch
Morning Game Drive – Departs after breakfast; returns in time for lunch
Afternoon Game Drive – Departs in the afternoon; returns at dusk for sundowners
Full-Day Game Drive – Departs after breakfast with a picnic lunch; returns in time for afternoon tea
You can also opt for private game drives, which provide the flexibility of your own exclusive vehicle and guide. These drives can be arranged to suit your schedule, with departure times available anytime between 06:30 and 18:00.
Please note that private game drives must be booked in advance and are subject to a supplementary fee.
You also have the option to take a day excursion to Udzungwa Mountains National Park, known for its lush rainforest and endemic species. The highlight of the visit is a guided hike to Sanje Waterfall, one of the tallest in Tanzania, offering sweeping views over the Kilombero Valley.
*Advanced booking required with a supplementary fee.
After breakfast, enjoy one final activity in the Park before departing for the airstrip for your flight to Ruaha National Park.
Flight No. 02 – Departure: 12:00 | Arrival: 13:00
(Times may vary depending on flight scheduling.)
Upon arrival, a guide from Ruaha River Lodge will meet you at the airstrip and take you to the lodge, assisting with check-in and welcoming you to the wild charm of central Tanzania.
As Tanzania’s second-largest national park, Ruaha is a remarkable and diverse ecosystem located in the centre of the country. It lies at the ecological crossroads where East and Southern African species converge, creating a rich mix of wildlife with over 530 bird species, 1,400 plant varieties, and a vast array of mammals. The Great Ruaha River, the park’s only permanent water source, attracts life in abundance.
Game drives in Ruaha follow scenic routes over granite kopjes—favoured by Greater kudu, Roan antelope, and elephants—and along riverbanks and open plains, where you might spot cheetah, jackals, warthogs, bat-eared foxes, and Tanzania’s largest lion population, famed for their unusual hunting of giraffe.
Above the escarpment, the more elusive Sable Antelope roam, rewarding adventurous travellers. The park also boasts a well-developed road network, offering plenty of variety for morning and afternoon drives.
Back at camp, the wildlife never feels far away—elephants, antelope and other animals often pass in front of your veranda on their way to drink from the river. Wind down with an afternoon game drive to the hippo pool and enjoy sundowners as the African sun sets over the plains.
Game Drive Options:
Early Morning Game Drive – Depart at 06:30 with a picnic breakfast, return at 11:30
Morning Game Drive – Depart after breakfast at 08:30, return in time for lunch
Afternoon Game Drive – Depart at 16:00, return at dusk for sundowners
Full-Day Game Drive – Depart at 08:30 with a picnic lunch, return at 16:00 for afternoon tea
Each drive offers a different perspective of Ruaha’s diverse terrain, from rocky kopjes and baobab valleys to wide, open plains and the wildlife-rich riverbanks. Whether you’re tracking lion prides, spotting kudu, or simply enjoying the stillness of the bush, your time here is sure to be filled with extraordinary moments.
Walking with the Maasai:
For something a little different, take a leisurely 2km walk around camp with our Maasai escorts, who will share their deep knowledge of the surrounding flora, fauna, and traditional uses of natural resources. This immersive walk offers a cultural insight and a chance to connect more closely with the landscape around you.
There’s also the opportunity to experience hot air ballooning over Ruaha, offering a breathtaking perspective of the park at sunrise. The flight is followed by a scenic bush breakfast served in the heart of the wilderness.
This activity operates seasonally from July to October and must be booked in advance. A supplementary fee applies.
You can also opt for private game drives, which provide the flexibility of your own exclusive vehicle and guide. These drives can be arranged to suit your schedule, with departure times available anytime between 06:30 and 18:00.
Please note that private game drives must be booked in advance and are subject to a supplementary fee.
After lunch, savour one last game drive through Ruaha, soaking in the sights and sounds of the bush as you make your way to the airstrip for your onward journey to Lazy Lagoon
Flight No. 03 – Departure: 13:15 | Arrival: 15:45
(Times may vary slightly depending on the flight schedule.)
Upon arrival, a member of the Lazy Lagoon Island Lodge team will meet you at the airstrip and transfer you to the Lazy Boat collection point. Enjoy a scenic 20-minute boat ride across the channel to the island, where your secluded beachfront escape awaits - just in time for cocktails and dinner as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean.
This 9km-long private island is home solely to the lodge—no other habitation exists. You’ll share the island with a few wild residents, including suni antelope, bush pigs, monkeys, and bush babies. At low tide, vibrant starfish in shades of red, orange, and green reveal themselves on the rocky shoreline—an extraordinary natural display.
Unlike many coastal spots, the island's offshore position allows for swimming at all tides from the lagoon side, and there’s also a small swimming pool to enjoy. For the adventurous, you can explore the island on foot—though no one has yet made it to the far end and back, so the challenge is yours! Alternatively, take a kayak out into the mangroves for a peaceful paddle surrounded by nature.
Across the water lies Bagamoyo, Tanzania’s original port town. Once the starting point for famous explorers and the end point of inland slave caravans, Bagamoyo has a history similar to Zanzibar’s Stone Town, featuring Arab-style buildings, a former slave market, and the oldest Catholic mission on mainland Tanzania. Guided tours of the town and surrounding areas are available for those wishing to explore further.
During your time staying at Lazy Lagoon Island Lodge you can do as little or as much as you like. Here are some activities to look forward to with some best suited for the adventurous souls amongst us:
Snorkelling
Swimming
Kayaking
Paddle Boarding
Beach Walks
For a more relaxed outing, set off by traditional dhow to Mwamba Kuni, a magical tidal sandbar that emerges from the turquoise waters for just a few hours each day. Spend your time snorkelling, swimming, paddle boarding, or simply sunbathing while a fresh fish BBQ is prepared on the open fire.
*Supplement applies (price varies by group size)
Step back in time with a guided half-day tour of Bagamoyo, a town steeped in East African history. Once the capital of German East Africa and a key port in the Arab slave trade, Bagamoyo was the gateway for explorers like Richard Burton, Henry Morton Stanley, and David Livingstone. Visit the atmospheric Kaole ruins, the old mission, and learn about the town’s layered past.
*Supplement applies (price varies by group size)
Depending on the departure time of your international flight, a boat and vehicle transfer will be arranged to take you from Lazy Lagoon Island Lodge back to Dar es Salaam Airport. Take in the last glimpses of the Indian Ocean as you leave the tranquillity of the island behind and begin your journey home - refreshed, inspired, and filled with memories of wild Tanzania.