5-Day Safari to Selous Nyerere, Mikumi & Walking Safari

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

Transfer to Selous & Boat Safari

Your safari begins early in the morning with a pick-up at around 8:00 AM from your hotel in Dar es Salaam. Drive through Tanzania’s scenic countryside to Nyerere National Park, a journey of about 4–5 hours. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy a hot lunch at the camp. Later, around 4:00 PM, embark on a thrilling evening boat safari along the Rufiji River, where you’ll spot hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birdlife as the sun sets over the water. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Selous Mapumziko Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day Game Drive in Selous

After early breakfast at around 6:30 AM, embark on a full-day game drive exploring the vast plains of Selous, Africa’s largest protected wildlife area. Look out for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, lions, and even the elusive African wild dogs. Enjoy your packed lunch at a scenic spot within the park and continue your exploration through the wilderness. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Selous Mapumziko Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Walking Safari & Transfer to Mikumi

Start the day with a guided walking safari led by an armed ranger. This immersive experience allows you to discover smaller wildlife, plants, and animal tracks often missed during game drives. After breakfast, depart Selous for Mikumi National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive through rural Tanzania, with a lunch stop along the way. Arrive in Mikumi by late afternoon and check in at your lodge for dinner and relaxation.

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

Show more

HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Camp Lilac

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Mikumi NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park

Enjoy an early breakfast before setting out for a full-day game drive across Mikumi’s open plains, home to elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and hippos. The park’s landscape is often compared to the Serengeti for its scenic beauty and abundant wildlife. Lunch will be served inside the park at a picnic site or at your lodge. Continue exploring until evening, then return for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Mikumi National Park

Accommodation:

Camp Lilac

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Mikumi NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Departure to Dar es salaam

After a relaxed breakfast, it is time to say goodbye to Mikumi and begin the journey back to Dar es Salaam. The drive takes approximately 5 to 6 hours, passing through scenic landscapes, bustling villages, and fertile farmlands along the way.

Arriving in the afternoon, you will be dropped off at your hotel or at the airport, marking the end of your unforgettable safari adventure. With memories of diverse wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and authentic Tanzanian experiences, this journey will remain a highlight to cherish for years to come.

Main Destination:

Dar Es Salaam (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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