5-Day Nyerere (Selous) & Mikumi National Park

5-Day Nyerere (Selous) & Mikumi National Park

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Tour Overview

What Makes This Safari Stand Out

Nyerere (Selous) and Mikumi, probably the only classic safari on Tanzania's Southern circuit. Starting and ending at Dar es Salaam, this safari takes you to the greater Selous ecosystem and gives you the rare chance to experience real African wilderness in the few untouched areas of Tanzania. This safari gives you the opportunity to be in the secluded middle of an African wilderness.
  • Duration5 Days
  • Tour StartDar Es Salaam
  • Tour EndDar Es Salaam
  • Transport4x4 Safari Vehicle
  • Travel StylePrivate
  • Tour ComfortMid-Range

Where You'll Go

Safari Route Map

An approximate route through this itinerary's destinations, day by day.

Experience Types

Included Safari Activities

Pricing

Group Size & Age Pricing

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Group Size Adult (per person) Child (per person)
1 Person $1,350 N/A (solo)
2 People $1,350 $850
3 People $1,350 $850
4 People $1,350 $850
5 People $1,350 $850
6+ People $1,350 $850
Age Policy: Adult: 1+ years Child: 0-0 years Free Child: 0-0 years

Day By Day

5 Day Itinerary

Day 1 Dar Es Salaam- Nyerere National Park (Selous) Main Destination: Dar es Salaam

You will be picked up at the hotel at 7:00 am after breakfast and drive for 5 to 6 hours to Nyerere National Park (Selous). Upon your arrival, you will have a hot lunch at the camp, followed by a short rest. At 4 pm, enjoy an evening boat safari on the Rufiji River for 2 to 3 hours. There, you will find a variety of bird species, as well as crocodiles and hippos, during your boat safari. In the evening, you will have an overnight

Accommodation
Mloka Safari Lodge Lodge Mid-range
Outside Park Nyerere (Selous) National Park
Meals LunchDinner Drinks Bottle Water
Day 2 Nyerere National Park Full-Day Game Drive Main Destination: Nyerere (Selous) National Park

You will have breakfast in your accommodation, followed by full-day game drives in the reserve. Selous is home to a large population of elephants, a large number of buffalos and wild dogs. Other species commonly seen are lions, bushbucks, impalas, giraffes, elands, baboons, zebras, kudus and crocodiles.

Accommodation
Mloka Safari Lodge Lodge Mid-range
Outside Park Nyerere (Selous) National Park
Meals BreakfastLunchDinner Drinks Bottle Water
Day 3 Nyerere to Mikumi National Park Main Destination: Mikumi National Park

Morning: You will be picked up from the hotel, driven to Mloka Village, and arrive at the meeting point. On the final day of your safari, you will embark on a unique and immersive walking safari guided by a knowledgeable Bushman tracker. This experience will allow you to discover the hidden wonders of the African bush on foot, exploring the intricacies of the ecosystem, and learning about the traditional hunting and survival techniques used by the local communities.

Afternoon: Depart from Nyerere National Park and transfer to Mikumi National Park. On this day, we have the chance to visit the Maasai Village in Mikumi.

Evening: Arrive at Mikumi National Park and check in at your chosen accommodation. Enjoy dinner and spend the night at the lodge or camp.

Accommodation
Camp Bastian Mikumi Tented Camp Mid-range
Meals BreakfastLunchDinner Drinks Bottle Water
Day 4 Mikumi National Park Full-Day Game Drive Main Destination: Mikumi National Park

Morning: Enjoy an early breakfast before setting out for a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park. This park is known for its open grasslands, making it easier to spot wildlife.

Afternoon: Have a packed lunch in the park. Continue your game drive, exploring Mikumi's diverse habitats and searching for wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, and a variety of bird species.

Evening: Return to your accommodation in Mikumi for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation
Camp Bastian Mikumi Tented Camp Mid-range
Meals BreakfastLunchDinner Drinks Bottle Water
Day 5 Mikumi National Park Half Day Main Destination: Dar es Salaam

Morning: Enjoy a half-day game drive in Mikumi National Park, offering a final chance to observe its diverse wildlife and scenic landscapes while spotting animals such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, and a variety of birdlife.

Afternoon: After lunch, depart the park and transfer to the nearby SGR train station for your comfortable high-speed train journey to Dar es Salaam, enjoying relaxing views along the way.

Evening: Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel or onward destination, marking the end of your memorable safari adventure.

Accommodation No overnight accommodation for this day.
Meals BreakfastLunch Drinks Bottle Water

What Is Covered

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's included
Park Fees
Domestic Flights
All Shown Activities
Meals & Drinks As Specified Day By Day
Accommodation During Safari
Professional Guide/Driver
All Listed Transport
All Taxes/VAT
Hotel Transfers
Not included
International Flights
Accommodation Before/After Safari
Staff Tips
Personal Expenses (Travel Insurance, Visa Fees Etc.)
Government Tax/Fee Increases
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