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

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.

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.

Activities of the day

  • Afternoon game drive, wildlife viewing

Accommodation

  • Camp Bastian Mikumi

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.

Activities of the day

  • Full-day game drive, birdwatching

Accommodation

  • Camp Bastian Mikumi

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.

Activities of the day

  • Maasai cultural tour, boat safari on Rufiji River

Accommodation

  • Selous Kinga Lodge

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.

Activities of the day

  • Full-day game drive, birdwatching

Accommodation

  • Selous Kinga Lodge

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.

Activities of the day

  • Game drive, historical site visit

Accommodation

  • Selous Kinga Lodge

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.

Activities of the day

  • Walking safari, cultural learning, return transfer

Accommodation

  • No Accommodation

THIS TOUR INCLUDES

  • Private Safari Vehicle

  • Accommodation during safari

  • Professional driver/guide

  • Park Fees

  • 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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