4-Day Mid Range Safari Nyerere Selous and Mikumi NP

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Dar es salaam to Selous Game Reserve

You will be picked up early in the morning from your hotel or guesthouse in Dar es Salaam and begin the scenic drive to Selous Game Reserve, which takes approximately 5–6 hours. Along the way, you’ll pass through small villages, sugarcane fields, and river plains, with a short break for tea or refreshments. Upon arrival at Selous, you will check into a budget-friendly lodge or tented camp and enjoy lunch before heading out for an afternoon boat safari on the Rufiji River. Here, you can spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and an array of birds, all set against the backdrop of a stunning sunset. The day ends with dinner at the lodge and relaxation in the peaceful wilderness.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easiest wildlife viewing)

High Season June to October (The main tourist area gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Nyerere NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeAbundant

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoAbundant

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Rufiji Explorers Camp

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Nyerere NP without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve

After an early breakfast, you will set out on a full morning game drive through the open savannah and riverine forests of Selous. This is a great chance to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and, if lucky, lions or leopards. The morning safari is filled with the sounds of nature, birds, and rustling wildlife. After returning to camp for lunch and a short rest, you can optionally take a guided walking safari around the camp to learn about animal tracks, local plants, and conservation efforts. In the late afternoon, another game drive lets you enjoy the sunset over the savannah, followed by dinner at the lodge and perhaps a campfire gathering before retiring for the night.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Rufiji Explorers Camp

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Nyerere NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Selous to Mikumi National park

After breakfast, you will check out of your lodge and drive to Mikumi National Park, which takes about 4–5 hours. Along the way, enjoy the changing landscapes, small towns, and countryside scenery. Upon arrival, you will check into a budget lodge or camp and enjoy lunch before embarking on an afternoon game drive. Mikumi is often called a “mini-Serengeti,” and during the drive, you may see lions, elephants, zebras, impalas, waterbucks, and other wildlife in their natural habitats. After the drive, return to the lodge to relax, enjoy dinner, and admire the clear night sky that stretches over the park’s remote wilderness.

Main Destination:

Mikumi National Park

Best Time To Visit Late June to October (Animals are attracted to the waterholes)

High Season June to October

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Mikumi NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

LionOccasional

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HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Mikumi Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Mikumi NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mikumi to Dar - Departure

You will have the option of an early morning game drive to see wildlife that is most active at sunrise, followed by breakfast at the lodge. Afterward, begin the drive back to Dar es Salaam, which takes around 4–5 hours, stopping along the way for refreshments if needed. Upon arrival in Dar es Salaam, you will be dropped off at your hotel, guesthouse, or the airport, concluding your budget-friendly 4-day safari filled with unforgettable wildlife experiences and scenic landscapes.

Main Destination:

Mikumi National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.