5-Day Rivers and Plain; Nyerere and Mikumi Safari Escape

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

Dar es Salaam - Nyerere National Park

After an early breakfast, you will be picked up and driven to Nyerere National Park, with lunch served en route. Arriving at your campsite in the late afternoon, you’ll embark on an enchanting evening boat safari along the Rufiji River. Watch the sun set over the water as hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birdlife come into view, and keep an eye out for the first stirrings of nocturnal wildlife. Return to camp 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 Ngalawa Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Nyerere National Park

You will spend a full day on a game drive across the plains of Nyerere National Park. Nyerere is known as one of the best “off-the-beaten-track” wildlife safari destinations, away from the crowds. It is the largest national park in Africa, with an area larger than Switzerland, and is home to a wide variety of animals and bird species. In addition to lions, leopards, giraffes, elephants, hippos, impalas, hartebeests, pythons, and elands, the rare wild dogs found here are especially remarkable. With some luck, you may spot these incredible hunters of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Selous Ngalawa Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Nyerere National Park - Mikumi National Park

After breakfast at the camp, you will check out and continue your journey, traversing the northern part of Nyerere National Park as you make your way to Mikumi. On arrival, enjoy a cultural experience with a guided tour of a nearby Maasai village, where you’ll learn about the traditions and lifestyle of this iconic community. Later in the afternoon, transfer to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay. Unlike many other parks, Mikumi remains relatively untouched, with limited infrastructure that has allowed its wilderness to retain a raw and natural charm for decades.

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:

Mikumi Resort

• Budget hotel located just outside Mikumi NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Mikumi National Park

After breakfast in the morning, you will enjoy a full day of game viewing in the park. The Mikumi floodplain is the main feature of the park, bordered by mountain ranges. Commonly seen animals include lions, elands, hartebeests, buffaloes, wildebeest, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and elephants. The Mikumi elephants are primarily grazers and do not cause damage to trees. In the late afternoon, you will return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Mikumi National Park

Accommodation:

Mikumi Resort

• Budget hotel located just outside Mikumi NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mikumi National Park - Dar es Salaam

After breakfast, you will gather your belongings and begin the journey back to Dar es Salaam. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at either your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your safari adventure with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s southern wilderness.

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.