African Vistas

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Hotel Pickup + Flight to Mikumi National Park – Game Drive

Hotel Pickup + Flight to Mikumi National Park – Game Drive

Your safari adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar and transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight to Mikumi National Park. Upon arrival at the airstrip, you will be welcomed by your professional safari driver-guide and begin your first game drive in Mikumi National Park.

Mikumi is known for its broad open plains and excellent wildlife-viewing opportunities. During your game drive, look out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, impalas, hippos, and a variety of birdlife. Lions are also frequently encountered within the park. A picnic lunch or lodge lunch will be provided depending on the final arrangements. Continue exploring the park during the afternoon, visiting different wildlife areas and water sources.

Later, drive to your accommodation for check-in, dinner, and overnight.

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
LionOccasional
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HippoOccasional
HyenaRare
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Camp Bastian Mikumi
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Morning Game Drive – Afternoon Transfer to Morogoro

Morning Game Drive – Afternoon Transfer to Morogoro

After breakfast, depart for another morning game drive in Mikumi National Park. The morning hours provide another opportunity to explore different sections of the park while animals are generally more active in the cooler temperatures. Your guide will search for wildlife based on recent sightings and local conditions.

After the game drive, enjoy lunch before beginning your afternoon road transfer toward Morogoro. The journey offers a change of scenery as you leave the wildlife areas and travel toward the foothills of the Uluguru Mountains.

On arrival in Morogoro, check in at your hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.

Main Destination:
Morogoro (City)
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Minivan)
Accommodation:
Simbamwenni Lodge
  • Budget lodge located near Morogoro (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Morogoro to Nyerere National Park via Matambwe Gate – Game Drive En Route

Morogoro to Nyerere National Park via Matambwe Gate – Game Drive En Route

After an early breakfast, depart Morogoro and travel south toward Nyerere National Park, entering through Matambwe Gate. The journey takes you through rural landscapes and local communities before reaching the protected wilderness of Nyerere. After completing the park entry formalities, begin your game drive en route to your safari camp or lodge.

Nyerere National Park offers a diverse landscape of miombo woodland, open grasslands, seasonal lakes and riverine habitats. Wildlife may include elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, lions, hippos, crocodiles, various antelope species and, with luck, African wild dogs. A picnic lunch will be provided during the journey or inside the park.

Continue your game drive during the afternoon before arriving at your accommodation for check-in, dinner, and overnight.

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
HippoAbundant
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HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Minivan)
Accommodation:
Nyerere Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Nyerere NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Sunrise Boat Safari – Game Drive in Nyerere National Park – Afternoon Flight to Zanzibar

Sunrise Boat Safari – Game Drive in Nyerere National Park – Afternoon Flight to Zanzibar

Rise early and head to the Rufiji River for a sunrise boat safari, one of the most memorable ways to experience Nyerere National Park. As the morning light spreads across the river, cruise through the waterways while watching for hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds, and other wildlife along the riverbanks. The peaceful early-morning atmosphere and beautiful sunrise make this a particularly special safari experience.

After the boat safari, return for breakfast before departing on your final game drive in Nyerere National Park. Spend the remainder of the morning exploring the park’s wildlife-rich areas, with opportunities to see elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, lions, antelopes and a wide variety of birdlife.

Enjoy lunch in the middle of the day before transferring to the airstrip for your afternoon flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you back to your hotel.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Dry and warm)
High Season December to February and June to October
Best Weather January to February and June to September (Low rainfall)
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle) & Boat trip
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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