Nyerere and Mikumi Safari
5 days—Explore a 5 Days Nyerere and Mikumi Safari with boat safaris, game drives, and amazing wildlife encounters in Tanzania’s southern circuit.
$1300-2500 USD
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Safari summary
5 Days Nyerere & Mikumi Safari
Discover the beauty of Tanzania’s southern safari circuit on our 5 Days Nyerere & Mikumi Safari, combining two incredible wildlife destinations into one unforgettable adventure. This safari offers the perfect blend of river experiences, diverse landscapes, and exciting game drives in Nyerere National Park and Mikumi National Park.
Formerly part of the famous Selous Game Reserve, Nyerere National Park is one of Africa’s largest protected wilderness areas and is known for its scenic waterways, especially the iconic Rufiji River. Here you will experience a unique boat safari where you can observe hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and abundant birdlife from the water, followed by thrilling wildlife drives through untouched landscapes.
The journey continues to Mikumi National Park, one of Tanzania’s most accessible safari destinations from Dar es Salaam. Famous for its open plains and rich wildlife concentration, Mikumi offers excellent opportunities to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, and other African wildlife.
This 5 Days Tanzania safari is ideal for travelers seeking an authentic southern Tanzania experience away from the crowds. With experienced local safari guides, comfortable accommodation, and carefully planned activities, you will enjoy a memorable combination of game drives, nature, and wildlife encounters.
Whether you are starting your trip from Dar es Salaam, extending your Zanzibar holiday, or looking for a shorter private Tanzania safari, this Nyerere and Mikumi itinerary delivers a complete African adventure.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Dar es Salaam to Nyerere
Nyerere (Selous)
Start your safari with a morning pick-up from Dar es Salaam and drive south towards Nyerere National Park through Tanzania’s beautiful countryside. After arrival, enjoy lunch before experiencing your first adventure — a relaxing Rufiji River boat safari. Cruise through the park’s waterways while spotting hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and colorful bird species before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Selous Safari Lodge / Selous Kinga Lodge
Nyerere Wildlife Safari full day
Nyerere (Selous)
After breakfast, explore the vast wilderness of Nyerere National Park on a full-day game drive. With your experienced safari guide, search for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and other wildlife across the park’s diverse habitats. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon safari experience and returning to your lodge.
Selous Safari Lodge / Selous Kinga Lodge
Nyerere to Mikumi National Park
Mikumi
After breakfast, leave Nyerere National Park and continue your journey towards Mikumi National Park. Enjoy scenic views of southern Tanzania along the way. After arrival and lunch, relax before heading out for an afternoon game drive in Mikumi. Explore the park’s open plains and look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and predators before sunset.
Camp Bastian Mikumi
Full Day Mikumi Safari
Mikumi
Spend a full day exploring Mikumi National Park, one of southern Tanzania’s most rewarding safari destinations. Drive through the famous Mkata River floodplain where wildlife gathers throughout the year. Your guide will help you discover the park’s ecosystem while searching for lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, and many bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive.
Camp Bastian Mikumi
Mikumi to Dar es Salaam
Enjoy your final safari moments with an optional morning game drive in Mikumi National Park. After breakfast, begin your journey back to Dar es Salaam, enjoying the changing landscapes of southern Tanzania. Arrive in the afternoon where you will be dropped off at your hotel, airport, or preferred location, marking the end of your unforgettable Nyerere and Mikumi safari.
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