5 Days Southern Tanzania Wildlife Tours

Tour Overview

Immerse yourself in a captivating 5-day safari adventure that includes visits to both Selous (Nyerere National Park) and Mikumi National Park. Your journey begins with a pickup from Dar es Salaam and a scenic 4-hour drive to the Selous Game Reserve, where you'll spend two nights at the charming Rufiji River Camp. During your stay, take advantage of thrilling game drives and serene boat safaris to explore the diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes of the reserve. Afterward, you'll continue your adventure with a 6-hour drive to Mikumi National Park. Here, you'll enjoy more game drives and a restful overnight stay at Bastian Camp. Both parks are teeming with an array of wildlife, including lions, zebras, elephants, leopards, and many more, ensuring an unforgettable safari experience filled with remarkable animal encounters and picturesque scenery.

Good To Know

Duration

5 days

Tour Type

Min Age

5+

Max People

25

Airport Pick Up

Upon your arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA), our friendly guide will warmly welcome you. They’ll assist you with your luggage and ensure a seamless transfer from the bustling airport to your hotel. Enjoy a comfortable ride as our knowledgeable guide shares insights about the local area and answers any questions you may have, setting the perfect tone for the beginning of your Tanzania adventure.

Itinerary Day By Day

Day 1 | Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park

Morning pickup from airport/ferry in Dar es Salaam at 9:00am and drive to Nyerere National Park with lunches stop at restaurant in Kibiti, take a short break then proceed with the drive, arrive in afternoon and check in at the camp, then leave for evening boat drive at Rufiji river. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight at African Safari Selous Accommodation African Safari Selous Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 | Full Day Nyerere National Park Game Drive

After breakfast from the camp with packed lunches enjoys game drive inside the park expect to see large number of animals like lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra, hyena and etc. You will also see a large variety of birds, wonderful scenery with varied topography including wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest and higher ground with vast views of far-off mountains. During afternoon you will take your lunch and have some rest before proceeds with the game drive and overnight at the Camp. Accommodation: African Safari Selous Meal Plan: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 | Nyerere National Park to Mikumi National Park

After breakfast with your lunch boxes drive to Mikumi National Park 6 hours driving, arrive for afternoon and evening game drive in Mikumi national park you will able to see zebras, impala, giraffe and elephants and dinner overnight at Bastian Camp

  • Accommodation: Bastian Camp
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 | Full Day Mikumi Game Drive

After breakfast from lodge with packed lunches drive for full day game drive in Mikumi national park, during evening return to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Bastian Camp. When you are in Mikumi you will be able to see wide variety of bird species, zebras, hippos, hartebeest, wildebeest, impala, warthog, eland antelope, giraffe, buffalo and elephants.

  • Accommodation: Bastian Camp
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 | Mikumi to Dar es Salaam.

After early breakfast from lodge with the packed lunches you will drive back to Dar es Salaam. You will get a chance to spot/see animals since you’re passing through Mikumi National Park while departing to Dar es Salaam in which you’ll arrive at afternoon at hotel/ferry/airport for your next destination.

  • Accommodation: N/A 
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Includes

  • Park fees
  • Meals during safari
  • Game drive activities
  • Government taxes
  • Accommodations
  • Mineral bottled drinking water.
  • Land cruiser for game drive
  • English professional speaking guide
  • Hotel/airport pickup and drop off

Excludes

  • International or Local Flights
  • Optional activities
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Visa fees
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
  • Travel insurance

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Tour Price

$1200

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