5-Day Drive-in to Mikumi & Nyerere, Fly-out to Zanzibar

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

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

After breakfast at around 6:30 am, you'll set off from Dar es Salaam for a scenic 6 to 7-hour journey to Mikumi National Park via Chalinze and Morogoro, immersing yourself in Tanzania's captivating landscapes and landmarks. You'll enjoy a hot lunch en route. Upon arrival at Mikumi National Park, you'll take a brief break at the Camp before embarking on a 1 to 2-hour Maasai Cultural tour, offering a unique cultural experience. Later, you will return to the camp for a delightful 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

WildebeestCommon

LionOccasional

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HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Camp Bastian Mikumi

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drive in Mikumi National Park

This morning, after breakfast, you will embark on a journey to Mikumi National Park for an exhilarating full-day game drive, taking a packed lunch to maximize your wildlife viewing time. The park boasts a diverse range of wildlife, including buffalos, wildebeest, zebras, lions, elephants, impalas, hippos, baboons, giraffes, warthogs, waterbucks, and elands, offering year-round sightings.

The park is also home to reptiles like crocodiles, monitor lizards, and pythons. Keep an eye out for rare sightings such as the sable antelopes, greater kudu, leopards, and wild dogs, enhancing your safari experience in this stunning natural habitat.

Main Destination:

Mikumi National Park

Accommodation:

Camp Bastian Mikumi

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mikumi to Nyerere National Park (Selous)

Following an early breakfast around 6:30 am, you'll set off from Mikumi for a scenic 8 to 9-hour journey to Nyerere National Park, immersing yourself in Tanzania's breathtaking landscapes and attractions along the way. You'll enjoy a hot lunch during the trip. Upon reaching Nyerere National Park, you will take a brief break at the camp before embarking on a boat safari along the majestic Rufiji River.
Uniquely, the Rufiji River wildlife viewing experience promises abundant sightings of hippos and crocodiles as well as a variety of bird species. Before the sun sets, you will have a sundowner stop in the sandbank. After witnessing the sunset, you'll head back to the camp for a delightful dinner and an 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

WildebeestCommon

HippoAbundant

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Nyerere Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Nyerere NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Early Morning Bush Walk and Game Drive

Today, you will be woken up for early morning coffee and tea before departing for a bush walk set at 6:30 am. Guided by a qualified bush guide, you will learn about nature's finer details like bird, tree, and spoor identification. You will be back at the camp at 8:30 am for the full breakfast.

After the full breakfast, your wildlife adventure kicks off as you enter the park, venturing into prime wildlife viewing areas to witness the incredible animals in their natural habitat. Get ready for the excitement of spotting impalas, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, elephants, buffaloes, kudus, and more fascinating wildlife.

By midday, you'll relish a delightful lunch at one of the picturesque picnic spots within the park. You'll spend the rest of the day immersed in wildlife viewing, bird watching, and making stops at various waterholes along the way. As the day winds down, you'll exit the park in the late afternoon and head back to the camp for a tranquil evening of relaxation.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Nyerere Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning Breakfast and Fly to Zanzibar + Transfer to Hotel

As your incredible safari adventure comes to an end, you'll enjoy your final breakfast in Nyerere Tented Camp before being transferred to the airstrip for a scenic flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you will be transferred to your hotel. This journey has been truly remarkable. You'll return home with unforgettable photos and captivating stories to share with your loved ones.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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