5-Day Midrange Safari to Nyerere & Mikumi

5-Day Midrange Safari to Nyerere & Mikumi

Offered by: USD Safaris & Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Tanzania ⏱ 5 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Nyerere & Mikumi
You'll experience one of the best midrange safari in southern Tanzania, starting and ending in Dar es Salaam. This tour will provide you with occasional wildlife exploration. We are honored to expose you to the highly decorated National Parks in Tanzania: Nyerere and Mikumi National Parks, inhabited by a large population of wild animals, including lions, elephants, zebras, hippopotamuses, crocodiles, massive bird species, and many more.

Route

Start Nyerere & Mikumi (Day 1)
Day 2 Full Game View at Nyerere National Park
Day 3 Drive to Mikumi National Park via Mlandizi
Day 4 Full Game Viewing in Mikumi National Park
Day 5 Departure to Dar es Salaam
End Nyerere & Mikumi

Tour Features

Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park Day 2: Full Game View at Nyerere National Park Day 3: Drive to Mikumi National Park via Mlandizi Day 4: Full Game Viewing in Mikumi National Park Day 5: Departure to Dar es Salaam

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Nyerere & Mikumi
  • Duration: 5 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
Camp Bastian Mikumi Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP View hotel
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
5
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
Morning 🏨Selous Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
The journey will start at your accommodation during morning hours, where you will be picked up by a comfortable safari car and taken directly to Nyerere National Park. This journey will take a total of 5 hours to arrive in Nyerere National Park. After arrival. On arrival, you will check in at Selous Safari Lodge for lunch and a short rest. Thereafter, in the late afternoon, you will embark on a boat safari on the Rufiji River, where you will spot crocodiles, hippos, large groups of birds, and other animals drinking water in the Rufiji River. After this unforgettable experience, you will be returned to Selous Safari Lodge for dinner and a night's stay.
Day 2 Full Game View at Nyerere National Park
Morning 🏨Selous Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
In the morning, after breakfast, you will begin full day game view drive in Nyerere National Park with a packed lunch box from your accommodation. In Nyerere National Park, animals can be easily seen at all times of the day due to its dense population of all kinds of animals. In addition, the presence of a large number of water bodies makes Nyerere National Park a sanctuary for many species. Hence, you will continue with a full day game view until sunset, where you will be returned to your accommodation for dinner and a night stay (Selous Safari Lodge).
Day 3 Drive to Mikumi National Park via Mlandizi
Morning 🏨Camp Bastian Mikumi Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You'll start with an early morning cup of coffee, a walking safari until 9:00 am, then back to Selous Safari Lodge for a full breakfast. Thereafter, you will proceed with checking out at Selous Safari Lodge and start traveling to Mikumi National Park with a picnic lunch box that will be served on the way. After arrival at Mikumi National Park, you will check in at Camp Bastian Mikumi. Here, you can opt either to Visit Maasai Village or to take some rest at your accommodation, then dinner, and cover night stay at Camp Bastian.
Day 4 Full Game Viewing in Mikumi National Park
Morning 🏨Camp Bastian Mikumi Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Morning tea or coffee around 6:00 am to start the early morning game drive with a breakfast box that will be served within the park. The game drive will continue until the afternoon hours. Then, you will have lunch at Mikumi Bandas restaurant. Thereafter, you will continue with game view drive until sunset, when you will be returned to Camp Bastian Mikumi for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5 Departure to Dar es Salaam
Morning 🏨No accommodation (End of tour) 🍽Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
In the morning, after a heavy breakfast, you will check out of your accommodation and start travelling back to Dar es Salaam with a boxed lunch. Upon arrival in Dar es Salaam, you will be dropped off at any location within the city. (Airport transfer included on the same day).

Rates

From: $1,520 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

No upcoming group dates found in database (group_climbs).

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
  • Airport pickup and drop off
  • 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$10.00 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: Nyerere & Mikumi

End: Nyerere & Mikumi

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

Offered By

USD Safaris & Tours
USD Safaris & Tours
4.9/5 • 1600 reviews