5-Day Adventure Safari in Nyerere and Mikumi Parks

Overview

See the Wild, Feel the Heights, and Love the Coast

SAFARI INTRODUCTION & BRIEF

 

 

Itinerary 100% Tailor Made Itinerary
Destinations Nyerere (Selous) National Park, Mikumi National Park
Safari Type Private Safari.
Transportation Type Pop-up Roof 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser
Tour Guide Driver Experienced, Professional, Multilingual, Fully Vaccinated

 

Days Destination Accommodation Basis Duration
Day-1 Dar es Salaam – Nyerere National Park Selous River View Lodge FB 1 Night
Day-2 Full Day Game Drive – Nyerere NP Selous River View Lodge FB 1 Night
Day-3 Walking Safari – Drive to Mikumi NP Camp Bastian Mikumi FB 1 Night
Day-4 Full Day Game Drive – Mikumi NP Camp Bastian Mikumi FB 1 Night
Day-5 Mikumi – Return to Dar es Salaam No Accommodation HB _

KEY:

FB: Full Board. (Lunch, Breakfast, Bed & Dinner).
HB: Half Board. (Bed, Breakfast & Dinner or Bed, Breakfast & lunch)
NP: National Park
BB: Bed and Breakfast.

ITINERARY

Day 1 – Dar es Salaam – Nyerere National Park

Your safari begins with a morning pickup from your hotel, airport, or port in Dar es Salaam. At 07:30 am, you will meet your professional driver-guide and set off for Nyerere National Park with a lunch box. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge before heading to the riverbank for a sunset boat safari along the Rufiji River. This thrilling excursion offers sightings of hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species.

Activities of the day

  • Transfer from Dar es Salaam, boat safari on Rufiji River

Accommodation

  • Selous River View Lodge

Day 2 – Full Day Game Drive in Nyerere National Park

After breakfast, spend the day exploring Nyerere National Park on a full-day game drive. With your lunch box packed, you will enjoy a picnic under the shade of trees overlooking the Rufiji River or nearby lakes. Expect to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, crocodiles, and hippos, along with many other species.

Activities of the day

  • Full-day game drive, picnic lunch in the bush

Accommodation

  • Selous River View Lodge

Day 3 – Walking Safari & Drive to Mikumi National Park

Begin the day with an early morning walking safari led by Bushmen and an armed ranger. This immersive experience introduces you to animal tracks, plants, and traditional uses of herbs. After breakfast, drive to Mikumi National Park with a lunch box, enjoying the scenic landscapes of hills, plains, and Miombo woodlands along the way.

Activities of the day

  • Walking safari, cultural learning, transfer to Mikumi

Accommodation

  • Camp Bastian Mikumi

Day 4 – Full Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park

Spend the day on a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park. The park is home to elephants, buffaloes, impalas, warthogs, elands, and many other species. At the hippo pool, you can watch hippos and crocodiles, while the sunset offers a magical backdrop to the wildlife.

Activities of the day

  • Full-day game drive, sunset wildlife viewing

Accommodation

  • Camp Bastian Mikumi

Day 5 – Mikumi – Dar es Salaam

After breakfast, begin your return journey to Dar es Salaam with a packed lunch. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel, airport, or port, marking the end of your safari adventure.

Activities of the day

  • Return transfer to Dar es Salaam

Accommodation

  • No Accommodation

THIS TOUR INCLUDES

  • Private Safari Vehicle

  • Accommodation during safari

  • Professional driver/guide

  • Park Fees

  • All taxes/VAT

  • Activities as per itinerary

  • Meals as indicated

  • Drinking Water

THIS TOUR EXCLUDES

  • International & Domestic Flights

  • Tanzania Visa

  • Tips for safari guide (USD 10 per person/day)

  • Personal expenses

  • Accommodation before/after safari

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