6-Day Classic Mikumi & Nyerere Drive-In Safari from Dar es Salaam.
Escape the city and embark on an unforgettable journey through Southern Tanzania’s most rewarding wildlife destinations. This immersive 6-day safari combines the vast savannahs of Mikumi National Park with the untamed wilderness of Nyerere National Park, offering exceptional wildlife viewing, a scenic boat safari along the Rufiji River, and a guided walking safari. Featuring accommodation in your preferred style, Mid-Range, Classic, or Luxury, this safari offers the perfect blend of adventure, wildlife, and discovery as you explore two of Tanzania’s most remarkable national parks.
Tour Features
- Private drive-in safari from Dar es Salaam
- Available in Mid-Range, Classic, and Luxury styles
- Explore two of Southern Tanzania’s premier national parks
- Private safari vehicle and dedicated guide
- Multiple game drives included
- Rufiji River boat safari included
- Guided walking safari included
- Diverse wildlife and landscapes
- Suitable for couples, families, and friends
- Available year-round
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- Return road transfers Dar es Salaam – Mikumi – Nyerere – Dar es Salaam
- Park entry fees
- 5 nights’ accommodation in your selected package
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Multiple game drives in Mikumi and Nyerere National Parks
- Rufiji River boat safari
- Guided walking safari
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Government taxes and levies
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| Excluded |
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Items of a personal nature
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Details
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Begin your adventure with an early morning pickup from Dar es Salaam and enjoy a scenic drive to Mikumi National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch before setting out on an exciting afternoon game drive across the park's wildlife-rich landscapes. Explore the famous Mkata Floodplains, renowned for their abundant wildlife and sweeping savannah scenery. Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, and a variety of other wildlife species. Later, proceed to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
After breakfast, enjoy a full day dedicated to exploring the diverse landscapes of Mikumi National Park. Venture across the famous Mkata Floodplains, often referred to as the "Little Serengeti," where vast open grasslands provide excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing. Search for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, and a variety of other wildlife while enjoying the park's spectacular scenery. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, return to your lodge for dinner and another memorable evening in the heart of Mikumi.
After breakfast, depart Mikumi National Park and journey towards Nyerere National Park, passing through the scenic landscapes of Southern Tanzania. Enjoy lunch en route as your safari adventure transitions from Mikumi's open savannahs to the vast wilderness of Nyerere. Upon arrival, embark on a scenic sunset boat safari along the Rufiji River, one of Nyerere's most iconic experiences. Observe hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birdlife along the riverbanks while enjoying the tranquil beauty of the African wilderness. Later, proceed to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
After breakfast, enjoy a full day dedicated to exploring the diverse landscapes of Nyerere National Park. Traverse vast savannahs, riverine habitats, and wildlife-rich plains in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, antelopes, and countless other species that thrive within this remarkable ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon safari adventure through one of Africa's largest protected wildlife areas. Later, return to your lodge for dinner and another memorable evening in the heart of Southern Tanzania.
After breakfast, set out for another rewarding day of wildlife exploration in Nyerere National Park. Venture deeper into this vast wilderness to discover new areas and increase your chances of encountering a remarkable variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, antelopes, and other species inhabiting the park. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon game drive through the park's diverse landscapes. Later, return to your lodge for dinner and a final overnight stay in Nyerere.
Start the day with a guided walking safari, offering a unique opportunity to experience the African bush on foot and discover the smaller wonders of the ecosystem often missed during game drives. Accompanied by an armed ranger, gain fascinating insights into the area's flora, fauna, animal tracks, and the intricate relationships that sustain this remarkable wilderness.
Following breakfast, bid farewell to Nyerere National Park and begin your journey back to Dar es Salaam. Arrive later in the day with unforgettable memories of an extraordinary safari adventure through two of Southern Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife destinations.
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