5-Day Safari Adventure: Mikumi & Nyerere National Parks
Mikumi & Nyerere National Parks
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Duration
5 days
Overview
Embark on an extraordinary 5-day safari exploring the diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife of Mikumi National Park and Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve). This adventure offers thrilling game drives, a scenic boat safari, and a guided walking safari for an immersive experience in Tanzania’s wilderness.
Tour Plan
- Depart early from Dar es Salaam (approx. 5-6 hours drive)
- Arrive in Mikumi and enjoy lunch at your lodge/camp
- Afternoon game drive to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and buffalo
- Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge/camp
- Early morning game drive for optimal wildlife sightings
- Breakfast at the lodge/camp
- Explore the Mkata Floodplain, home to large herds of zebras and antelopes
- Picnic lunch in the park or return to the lodge for a hot meal
- Continue with an afternoon game drive
- Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge/camp
- Breakfast at the lodge, then depart for Nyerere National Park (approx. 5-6 hours drive)
- Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy lunch at the lodge
- Evening boat safari on the Rufiji River, observing hippos, crocodiles, and diverse bird species
- Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge/camp
- Early morning game drive in Nyerere’s vast wilderness
- Spot lions, leopards, wild dogs, elephants, and buffalos
- Picnic lunch in the park
- Visit the hot springs or lakes inside the park
- Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay
- Early morning guided walking safari to explore flora, fauna, and animal tracks
- Breakfast at the lodge
- Drive back to Dar es Salaam (or opt for a return flight)