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4-Day Nyerere (Selous) & Mikumi National Park

4-Day Nyerere (Selous) & Mikumi National Park

Offered by: USD Safaris & Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Tanzania ⏱ 4 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Mikumi and Nyerere NP
Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By
We offer you the best in this 5-day safari in Nyerere (Selous) and Mikumi, probably the only classic safari on Tanzania's Southern circuit. Starting and ending at Dar es Salaam, this safari takes you to the greater Selous ecosystem and gives you the rare chance to experience real African wilderness in the few untouched areas of Tanzania. This safari gives you the opportunity to be in the secluded middle of an African wilderness, with the whole savannah almost for your own.

Route

Start Mikumi and Nyerere NP (Day 1)
Day 2 Nyerere National Park Full Game Drive
Day 3 Nyerere to Mikumi National Park
Day 4 Mikumi National Park Full Game Drive-Transfer to Dar es Salaam
End Mikumi and Nyerere NP

Tour Features

Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park (Selous) Day 2: Nyerere National Park Full Game Drive Day 3: Nyerere to Mikumi National Park Day 4: Mikumi National Park Full Game Drive-Transfer to Dar es Salaam

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Mikumi and Nyerere NP
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Selous Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP View hotel
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
Selous Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP View hotel
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
Camp Bastian Mikumi Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP View hotel
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
4
No accommodation (End of tour)
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park (Selous)
⏱Morning 🏨Selous Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You will be picked up at the hotel at 7:00 am after breakfast and drive for 5 to 6 hours to Nyerere National Park (Selous). Upon your arrival, you will have a hot lunch at the camp, followed by a short rest. At 4 pm, enjoy an evening boat safari on the Rufiji River for 2 to 3 hours. There, you will find a variety of bird species, as well as crocodiles and hippos, during your boat safari. In the evening, you will have an overnight at Your Lodge.
Day 2 Nyerere National Park Full Game Drive
⏱Morning 🏨Selous Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You will have breakfast in your accommodation, followed by full-day game drives in the reserve. Selous is home to a large population of elephants, a large number of buffalos and wild dogs. Other species commonly seen are lions, bushbucks, impalas, giraffes, elands, baboons, zebras, kudus and crocodiles.
Day 3 Nyerere to Mikumi National Park
⏱Morning 🏨Camp Bastian Mikumi Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and depart from Nyerere National Park, heading to Mikumi National Park. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to visit a traditional Maasai village in the Mikumi area for a cultural experience. Upon arrival at Mikumi National Park, you will check in at your selected lodge or camp, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and spend the night.
Day 4 Mikumi National Park Full Game Drive-Transfer to Dar es Salaam
⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation (End of tour) 🍽Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Fuel up with an early breakfast before embarking on a full-day adventure through the expansive grasslands of Mikumi National Park, where the open terrain offers prime opportunities for spotting wildlife. After enjoying a picnic lunch in the heart of the park, you will spend the afternoon traversing diverse habitats in search of lions, elephants, zebras, and an array of bird species. As the day winds down, you'll transfer to Morogoro to board the SGR train for a smooth evening journey back to Dar es Salaam.

Rates

From: $1,450 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

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Inclusions

Included
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Pickup and Drop off to airport
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Exclusions

Not included
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Mikumi and Nyerere NP

End: Mikumi and Nyerere NP

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

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