6-Day Mikumi and Nyerere Wildlife Safari
Overview
See the Wild, Feel the Heights, and Love the Coast
SAFARI INTRODUCTION & BRIEF
| Itinerary | 100% Tailor Made Itinerary |
|---|---|
| Destinations | Mikumi National Park, Nyerere (Selous) National Park |
| Safari Type | Private Safari. |
| Transportation Type | Pop-up Roof 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser |
| Tour Guide Driver | Experienced, Professional, English speaking Guide, Fully Vaccinated |
| Days | Destination | Accommodation | Basis | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day-1 | Dar es Salaam – Mikumi National Park | Camp Bastian Mikumi | FB | 1 Night |
| Day-2 | Full Day Game Drive – Mikumi NP | Camp Bastian Mikumi | FB | 1 Night |
| Day-3 | Drive to Nyerere NP + Boat Safari | Selous Kinga Lodge | FB | 1 Night |
| Day-4 | Full Day Game Drive – Nyerere NP | Selous Kinga Lodge | FB | 1 Night |
| Day-5 | Full Day Game Drive – Nyerere NP | Selous Kinga Lodge | FB | 1 Night |
| Day-6 | Walking Safari – Return to Dar es Salaam | No Accommodation | HB | – |
This classic adventure safari explores two iconic parks in Tanzania's Southern Circuit: Mikumi and Nyerere (Selous). These parks share a vast ecosystem where wildlife migrates seasonally. Expect thrilling game drives, a boat safari along the Rufiji River, and a walking safari with Bushmen. Best experienced in the Dry Season, this journey offers a true wilderness immersion.
ITINERARY
Day 1 – 6 Days Mikumi & Nyerere Classic Adventure Safari
Hours: 6 Hours Drive
Your journey begins at 7:00 am from Dar es Salaam with your professional safari guide. You will drive southwest along the scenic Morogoro road, stopping for lunch in Morogoro town before continuing to Mikumi National Park. On arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive where you may spot elephants, lions, buffalo, leopards, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, hippos, and crocodiles. As the sun sets, you will head to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

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Day 2 – Full Day in Mikumi National Park
Hours: Full Day Game Drive
After breakfast, spend the day exploring Mikumi's Mkata floodplain and Miombo woodlands. The park is home to large herds of elephants, buffalo, zebras, giraffes, and impalas, with predators such as lions and leopards often seen. Birdwatchers will enjoy spotting some of the 350+ species found here.

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Day 3 – Mikumi – Nyerere National Park
Hours: 6 Hours Drive
After breakfast, drive to Nyerere National Park with a stop at a Maasai village for a cultural tour. In the afternoon, embark on a boat safari along the Rufiji River, where you'll encounter crocodiles, hippos, elephants, baboons, waterbucks, and diverse birdlife.

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Day 4 – Discover Nyerere National Park
Hours: Full Day Game Drive
Spend the day exploring Africa's largest protected area, covering 31,000 sq km. Nyerere is home to elephants, hippos, giraffes, lions, elands, kudus, crocodiles, hyenas, and more than 400 bird species.

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Day 5 – Untamed Wilderness of Nyerere
Hours: Full Day Game Drive
Enjoy another full day in Nyerere National Park. In addition to wildlife viewing, visit the historic grave of Frederick Selous, the legendary explorer.

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Day 6 – Walking Safari & Return to Dar es Salaam
Hours: 5 Hours Drive
Begin the day with a walking safari led by Bushmen and an armed ranger. Learn about animal tracks, plants, and traditional medicines used by local communities. After breakfast, drive back to Dar es Salaam where your safari concludes.

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