5-Day Nyerere Park, Mikumi Park and Udzungwa Waterfalls

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Journey Snapshot

🗺 Tanzania ⏱ 5 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof

Nyerere and Mikumi NP

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You'll explore the wild beauty of Nyerere National Park (Selous) with a thrilling walking safari and boat safari Discover the diverse wildlife of Mikumi National Park, home to elephants, lions, giraffes, and more You'll hike through tropical rainforests to the stunning Sanje Waterfalls in the Udzungwa Mountains Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and adventurers seeking a mix of game drives, foot safaris, and hiking.

Route

Start	Nyerere and Mikumi NP (Day 1)
Day 2	Game Drive – Nyerere National Park
Day 3	Walking Safari and Drive to Mikumi National Park
Day 4	Full Game Drive in Mikumi National Park – Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Day 5	Udzungwa – Dar es Salaam
End	Nyerere and Mikumi NP

Tour Features

Day 1: Dar es Salaam – Nyerere National Park (Selous) Day 2: Game Drive – Nyerere National Park Day 3: Walking Safari and Drive to Mikumi National Park Day 4: Full Game Drive in Mikumi National Park – Udzungwa Mountains National Park Day 5: Udzungwa – Dar es Salaam

Activities & Transportation

Route: Nyerere and Mikumi NP
Duration: 5 days
Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

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Accommodation

Meals

Mloka Safari Lodge Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Nyerere NP View hotel

Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mloka Safari Lodge Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Nyerere NP View hotel

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Camp Bastian Mikumi Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP View hotel

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Camp Bastian Mikumi Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP View hotel

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

No accommodation (End of tour)

Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Dar es Salaam – Nyerere National Park (Selous)

⏱Morning 🏨Mloka Safari Lodge Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Nyerere NP 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

We'll pick you up from Dar es Salaam early morning. You'll drive (~6 hours) to Nyerere National Park. You'll have an evening boat safari on the Rufiji River: Spot hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife You will enjoy a relaxing evening at your lodge/camp. Overnight stay: Lodge/Camp in Nyerere National Park. Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Day 2 Game Drive – Nyerere National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Mloka Safari Lodge Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Nyerere NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

You'll enjoy a full game drive in Nyerere’s vast plains: Possible sightings include elephants, wild dogs, lions, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo. Optional evening bonfire and storytelling at camp. Overnight stay: Lodge/Camp Nyerere National Park. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 3 Walking Safari and Drive 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)

You'll have an early morning guided walking safari with an armed ranger. You'll get up close to nature and learn about tracks, plants, and wildlife behavior You'll return for breakfast and rest. You'll have a scenic drive (~6–7 hours) to Mikumi National Park with a picnic lunch en route. You'll have an evening game drive if time permits. Sunset views over the savannah. Overnight stay: Lodge/Camp in Mikumi. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4 Full Game Drive in Mikumi National Park – Udzungwa Mountains National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Camp Bastian Mikumi Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning game drive in Mikumi: You'll search for large herds of elephants, antelopes, lions, and hippos You'll drive to Udzungwa Mountains National Park (~1.5 hours) Afternoon hike to the stunning Sanje Waterfalls (3-4 hour round trip): You'll enjoy views, swimming pools, and lush rainforest filled with endemic monkeys and birds Overnight stay: Lodge near Udzungwa or in Mikumi. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 5 Udzungwa – Dar es Salaam

⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation (End of tour) 🍽Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

You'll enjoy a leisurely breakfast. You'll drive back to Dar es Salaam (~6–7 hours). You'll be dropped off at your hotel or airport in the evening. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Inclusions: All park fees and conservation charges. Accommodation for 4 nights. All meals as indicated. Bottled drinking water. Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide. Boat safari, walking safari, and all game drives Guided hike to Sanje Waterfalls.

5-Day Nyerere Park, Mikumi Park and Udzungwa Waterfalls

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