Overview
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Experience the spectacular wildlife and landscapes of southern Tanzania on this 5-day safari to Mikumi National Park and Nyerere National Park.
Your adventure combines exciting 4x4 game drives, beautiful Tanzanian scenery, a sunset safari, a full-day wildlife experience, a boat safari along the famous Rufiji River, and a cultural visit with a Maasai family.
Mikumi is known for its open plains and abundant wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and lions. Nyerere National Park, one of Tanzania's largest protected areas, offers a different safari experience with its rivers, wetlands, woodlands and exceptional opportunities to see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and numerous bird species.
This safari is ideal for travelers looking for a combination of wildlife, nature, river experiences and Tanzanian culture without visiting the northern safari circuit.
- You visit
- Dar es Salaam(Start) MikumiMorogoroNyerere NPRuaha Dar es Salaam(End)
- Highlights
- Wildlife safaris,Jungle safaris,Cultural experience,Cruise safaris,Natural Scenery,Train safaris
- Vehicle used
Day 1: DAR ES SALAAM – MOROGORO – MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK
Your safari begins in Dar es Salaam. You will be collected and transferred to the central railway station for your journey by SGR train to Morogoro.
Enjoy the scenic Tanzanian countryside as the train travels westward toward the foothills of the Uluguru Mountains. Upon arrival in Morogoro, you will meet your safari team and transfer to a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle.
Continue your journey toward Mikumi National Park, enjoying the changing scenery along the way.
After arriving in Mikumi, check in at your accommodation and relax. Depending on your arrival time, you may have time to enjoy the lodge facilities and surrounding environment.
Main Destination
-Mikumi National Park
Accommodation
-Camp Bastian Mikumi
Mid-range lodge located near Mikumi National Park
Standard chalet accommodation
Swimming pool available
Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: FULL-DAY GAME DRIVE – MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, prepare for a full-day wildlife adventure inside Mikumi National Park.
Mikumi is famous for its open grasslands, wetlands, woodland areas and wildlife-rich plains. During the game drive, your professional guide will search for the park's diverse wildlife while explaining animal behavior, vegetation and the ecosystem.
You may encounter large herds of buffalo, elephants, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest. With luck, you may also see lions and other predators.
Enjoy a picnic lunch or lunch at an appropriate location during the day's adventure before continuing your exploration.
After the game drive, return to Camp Bastian for dinner and relaxation.
Main Destination
Mikumi National Park
Possible Wildlife
-Elephant
-Giraffe
-Buffalo
-Zebra
-Wildebeest
-Lion
-Impala
-Hippopotamus
-Various bird species
Accommodation
-Camp Bastian Mikumi
Meals
-Breakfast
-Lunch
-Dinner
-Drinking water
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK – NYERERE NATIONAL PARK – SUNSET GAME DRIVE
After breakfast, depart Mikumi and travel south toward Nyerere National Park.
Enjoy the changing landscapes as you leave Mikumi behind and approach one of Tanzania's largest protected wildlife areas.
Upon arrival, check in at your accommodation and have lunch before preparing for an afternoon and sunset game drive.
As the afternoon progresses, the changing light creates a spectacular atmosphere across the wilderness. Your guide will search for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and other wildlife.
The sunset safari provides a beautiful opportunity to experience Nyerere's wilderness during the cooler hours of the day.
Return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination
-Nyerere National Park
Accommodation
-Nyerere Tented Camp
Mid-range tented camp located near Nyerere National Park
Meals
-Breakfast
-Lunch
-Dinner
-Drinking water
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: FULL-DAY GAME DRIVE – NYERERE NATIONAL PARK
Today is dedicated to exploring the vast wilderness of Nyerere National Park.
After breakfast, depart with your safari guide for a full-day game drive. Nyerere offers a remarkable combination of woodland, grassland, wetlands and riverine environments.
Keep your camera ready as you search for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and other wildlife. Nyerere is also an excellent destination for birdwatching.
Your experienced guide will help you identify animals and birds while sharing information about the park's ecosystem and conservation.
Enjoy lunch during the safari before continuing your exploration.
In the late afternoon, return to the camp for dinner and relaxation.
Main Destination
-Nyerere National Park
Wildlife Highlights
-Elephant
-Giraffe
-Buffalo
-Zebra
-Wildebeest
-Hippopotamus
-Crocodile
-Baboon
-Various bird species
Accommodation
-Nyerere Tented Camp
Meals
-Breakfast
-Lunch
-Dinner
-Drinking water
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: RUFIJI RIVER BOAT SAFARI – MAASAI FAMILY VISIT – DAR ES SALAAM
Wake up early and prepare for one of the highlights of your safari: a boat safari on the Rufiji River.
Cruise along the calm waters while observing wildlife from a completely different perspective. The river and surrounding wetlands provide an important habitat for hippos, crocodiles and numerous bird species.
Keep watch for African fish eagles, kingfishers and other water birds as your boat moves through the river system.
After the boat safari, enjoy breakfast before continuing with a cultural experience and Maasai family visit. Learn about traditional Maasai culture, lifestyle and customs while interacting respectfully with the local community.
After the cultural visit, begin your journey back toward Dar es Salaam.
Arrive in Dar es Salaam later in the day and transfer to the airport or your preferred drop-off point.
Main Destination
-Dar es Salaam
Activities
-Rufiji River boat safari
-Wildlife viewing
-Birdwatching
-Maasai cultural visit
-Transfer back to Dar es Salaam
Accommodation
-No accommodation included on the final night.
Meals
-Breakfast
-Lunch
-Drinking water
-Dinner is not included.
END OF SAFARI
You will be dropped off at Dar es Salaam airport or another agreed location in Dar es Salaam.
Additional accommodation before or after the safari can be arranged at an extra cost.
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation not included