5-Day Tanzania Wildlife Expedition from Selous to Mikumi

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

Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park

07:00 AM: You depart from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, enjoying a scenic drive of approximately 5 hours.

12:00 PM: You'll arrive at Nyerere National Park and enjoy a hot lunch at the lodge.

01:00 PM: You'll begin an afternoon game drive, exploring the park’s vast wilderness and spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and other wildlife.

04:00 PM: You embark on a boat safari on the Rufiji River for approximately 2.5 hours. You'll enjoy close-up views of hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife, along with the beautiful river scenery.

06:30 PM: You return to the 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:

Africa Safari Selous Camp

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-day in Nyerere National Park

06:00 AM: You'll have an early breakfast at the lodge, then depart for a full-day game drive in Selous National Park in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof.

06:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Morning game drive exploring the park’s vast wilderness. You'll spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and many other wildlife species as your guide explains the park’s ecosystems and animal behavior. You will enjoy the stunning landscapes and the peaceful beauty of Africa’s bush.

12:00 PM: Picnic lunch in a scenic location within the park.

01:00 PM – 06:30 PM: You continue with the afternoon game drive, seeking out more wildlife and photographing unforgettable moments.

06:30 PM: You return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Selous Camp

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Bush Walking in Nyerere National Park then Drive to Mikumi NP

06:15 AM: You have an early bush walking safari in Selous National Park for approximately 2 hours. Accompanied by an experienced guide, you'll explore the wilderness on foot, spotting smaller wildlife, birds, and animal tracks while experiencing the sights and sounds of the African bush up close.

08:00 AM: You return to the lodge for breakfast.

09:00 AM – 02:00 PM: You depart Selous National Park in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof and drive to Mikumi National Park, enjoying the scenic countryside of Tanzania.

12:00 PM: You'll have a picnic lunch en route.

02:00 PM – 06:30 PM: You arrive at Mikumi National Park and enjoy an afternoon/evening game drive in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, exploring the park’s floodplains and spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and other wildlife. Continue the drive until sunset.

06:30 PM: You check in at the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Camp Bastian Mikumi

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-day in Mikumi National Park

06:30 AM: You have breakfast at the lodge.

07:00 AM: You depart for a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park using a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, with a packed lunch. You'll spend the morning exploring the park’s vast floodplains and scenic landscapes while spotting a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and many more.

12:30 PM: Picnic lunch.

01:30 PM: You continue with the afternoon game drive using the 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, enjoying further wildlife viewing.

06:30 PM: Game drive ends at sunset. You'll drive back to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

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 Bastian Mikumi

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mikumi National Park to Dar es Salaam

07:00 AM: You have breakfast at the camp.

08:00 AM: You check out from the camp and depart Mikumi National Park using a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, beginning the drive back to Dar es Salaam.

Optional Maasai Boma Visit: Along the way, you'll enjoy an optional visit to a traditional Maasai Boma near Mikumi. You'll experience Maasai culture, traditions, traditional dances, and learn more about their way of life. The visit is optional and can be arranged upon request.

12:00 PM: You stop for lunch at a local restaurant or enjoy a packed lunch along the way.

02:00 PM – 04:00 PM: You continue the scenic drive through the Tanzanian countryside towards Dar es Salaam.

Approximately 04:00 PM: You'll arrive in Dar es Salaam, marking the end of your 5-day Tanzania Wildlife Expedition.

Main Destination:

Mikumi National Park

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.