5-Day Mikumi & Nyerere Wilderness Escape

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

Arrival & Transfer to Mikumi National Park

Depart from Dar es Salaam or Morogoro and drive to Mikumi National Park. Enjoy scenic views of the countryside before arriving at your lodge or camp in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive through Mikumi’s open plains, known for sightings of elephants, zebras, giraffes, lions, and various antelope species. Dinner and overnight at a lodge or tented camp inside or near the park.

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

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HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Camp Bastian Mikumi

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi

Spend the day exploring Mikumi on a full-day game drive. The park’s open savannah offers excellent visibility, increasing your chances of spotting a variety of wildlife including buffaloes, hippos, antelopes, and a diverse range of bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park and continue your safari into the afternoon. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Mikumi National Park

Accommodation:

Camp Bastian Mikumi

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Nyerere National Park (Selous)

After breakfast, check out and begin your drive to Nyerere National Park, formerly Selous Game Reserve—one of Africa’s largest and most remote wilderness areas. Enjoy the scenic journey, arriving at your lodge or camp in time for a late lunch or afternoon relaxation arrival for boat safari at great Rufiji River.

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:

Nyerere Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Nyerere NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive in Nyerere National Park

Spend the day exploring the vast and diverse landscapes of Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve), one of Africa’s largest protected areas. Depart early in the morning with a packed lunch for a full-day game drive, allowing you to cover a wide range of ecosystems—from open savannahs and woodlands to riverine forests and wetlands.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Nyerere Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning at Leisure & Return to Dar es Salaam

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the lodge. Depending on your departure time, you may opt for a short nature walk (if available). Check out and begin your return journey to Dar es Salaam, arriving in the afternoon—concluding your unforgettable 5-day safari adventure through Southern Tanzania.

Main Destination:

Dar Es Salaam (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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