5-Day Nyerere & Mikumi Safari from Zanzibar

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

Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park (Flight)

Your adventure begins with a scenic flight from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park, one of Africa's largest and most spectacular wildlife reserves. Upon arrival at the airstrip, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your lodge or camp. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a delicious lunch before setting out on your first game drive. Explore the park's diverse landscapes, home to elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and a remarkable variety of birdlife. As the sun sets, return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the sounds of the African 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:

Selous Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Game Drive – Nyerere National Park

After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive through the vast wilderness of Nyerere National Park. Explore diverse habitats, including open plains, woodlands, and the Rufiji River ecosystem, while searching for elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, crocodiles, and a rich variety of birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location within the park before continuing your safari in the afternoon. Depending on your lodge and schedule, you may also have the opportunity to enjoy an optional sunset boat safari on the Rufiji River, offering close-up views of hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Selous Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Nyerere National Park to Mikumi National Park

After an early breakfast, depart Nyerere National Park for a scenic road transfer to Mikumi National Park. The journey takes approximately 7–8 hours, passing through beautiful landscapes, rural villages, and local communities, offering an authentic glimpse of Tanzania's countryside. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and spend the rest of the day relaxing after the journey. If time and energy permit, you may choose to visit a nearby Maasai village (optional) to experience the community's rich culture, traditions, and way of life. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, preparing for the next day's safari adventure.

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 – Mikumi National Park

After an early breakfast, set out on a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park, one of Tanzania's most accessible and wildlife-rich parks. Explore the expansive Mkata Floodplain, often compared to the Serengeti, where you may encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, hippos, and a variety of antelope species. The park is also home to an impressive diversity of birdlife, making it a rewarding destination for bird enthusiasts. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site within the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. As the day draws to a close, return to your lodge 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

Mikumi National Park to Dar es Salaam

After breakfast, check out from your lodge and transfer to the train station for your journey back to Dar es Salaam aboard the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). Sit back and enjoy the scenic ride as you travel through Tanzania's beautiful landscapes. Upon arrival in Dar es Salaam, you will be met and transferred to your preferred drop-off point or the airport, depending on your onward travel arrangements. This marks the end of your safari experience. We hope you leave with unforgettable memories and look forward to welcoming you back to Tanzania for another adventure.

Main Destination:

Dar Es Salaam (City)

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.