Active Planet Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park

Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park

Pick-up from your Dar es Salaam accommodation or airport and drive to Nyerere National Park. Check in at Mloka Safari Lodge for lunch and a brief rest. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on the Rufiji River, spotting crocodiles, hippos, and numerous bird species. After sunset, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Nyerere National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Easiest wildlife viewing)
High Season June to October (The main tourist area gets crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Nyerere NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeAbundant
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
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HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Mloka Safari Lodge
  • Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Nyerere NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Mikumi Game Drive

Mikumi Game Drive

After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive in Nyerere National Park, with a picnic lunch provided. Explore diverse habitats including grasslands, forests, and riverbanks. Look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and an array of bird species. The game drive continues until sunset, after which you'll return to Mloka Safari Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Mikumi National Park
Best Time To Visit Late June to October (Animals are attracted to the waterholes)
High Season June to October
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Mikumi NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
LionOccasional
Show more
HippoOccasional
HyenaRare
Accommodation:
Mloka Safari Lodge
  • Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Nyerere NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Nyerere to Mikumi National Park

Nyerere to Mikumi National Park

After breakfast and check-out, start your journey to Mikumi National Park with a morning game drive en route. Travel through Mlandizi village, taking in the scenic views. Depending on your arrival time at Mikumi, you might enjoy an evening game drive to catch the sunset. Otherwise, check in at Camp Bastian Mikumi for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Mikumi National Park
Accommodation:
Camp Bastian Mikumi
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Mikumi to Udzungwa Mountains

Mikumi to Udzungwa Mountains

After breakfast, you'll be picked up from your hotel and drive to Udzungwa Mountains. Upon arrival and registration, begin your hike on the Sanje Route to explore the four-stage waterfalls. Udzungwa, a biodiversity hotspot, offers sightings of 11 primate species, including two endemic to the area, along with various plants, birds, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, and more. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Accommodation:
Camp Bastian Mikumi
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Udzungwa Mountains
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Walking Safari then Back to Dar es Salaam

Walking Safari then Back to Dar es Salaam

Start your day with an early morning walking safari near the park, exploring the natural surroundings and learning about local flora and their benefits. Afterward, return to camp for breakfast. Then, depart for Dar es Salaam, where your tour will conclude.

Main Destination:
Dar Es Salaam (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Active Planet Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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