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Arrival
Day 1
Dar es salaam to Mikumi National Park
Dar es salaam to Mikumi National Park
Karibu and welcome to Tanzania! At the start of your Private Tanzania Safari, we collect you from your hotel in Dar Es Salaam city centre at 06h00. From the bustling city, we set off on a 6-hour drive through beautiful landscapes, a great way to see more of southern Tanzania. Along the way, we enjoy hot lunch. Southern Tanzania National Parks are not as famous as their northern counterparts, which means they offer an authentic African safari experience without hoards of other tourists and safari vehicles. You may even spot a lion on the way if you look carefully.
Mikumi National Park is between two impressive mountain ranges, featuring scenic forests and green grasslands (savannas). Prepare for the scenic Mkata flood plains scattered with majestic baobab and acacia trees. As the sun sets we head back to our safari resort to relax over a delicious dinner and a refreshing drink.
- Main Destination:
- Mikumi National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tan-Swiss Lodge
Wildlife in Mikumi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Mikumi National Park
Mikumi National Park
After breakfast, we set off on an extended game drive in Mikumi. Your experienced Tanzania safari guide takes you in search of the other members of the Big 4 found in Mikumi - lion, buffalo, the elusive leopard, and plenty of elephants. This is a prime bird watching area with about 400 species of birds to thrill bird watchers; of note are the racket-tailed roller, Shelley's sunbird, hoopoes, and Boem's bee-eater. Opportunities to take some beautiful photos will be in abundance.
After lunch and a relaxing afternoon, it's time for a late afternoon game drive to explore further and find more animals. Look out for some rarer species like the African wild dogs and sable antelope alongside more common sightings like wildebeest, zebra, and buffalo. We head to our safari camp on the river bank, to indulge in a cool drink and a delicious meal. Spend the evening listening to the sounds of the bush and recounting your adventures in Mikumi.
- Main Destination:
- Mikumi National Park
- Accommodation:
- Angalia Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Mikumi to Nyerere National Park – Tanzania
Mikumi to Nyerere National Park – Tanzania
This morning our Tanzania Safari journeys to Nyerere National Park. Nyerere (formerly Selous Game Reserve) is more remote and pristine than Tanzania’s more famous and crowded parks to the north, which allows for some spectacular game viewing opportunities and the chance to take your wildlife photos without the intrusion of many more safari vehicles crowding the scene.
We will take tasty packed lunches on this 8 to 9-hour drive, headed for Nyerere tented Camp on the banks of the mighty Rufiji River. For the next three nights of our Private Tanzania Safari, we stay at this comfortable camp on the river banks just outside Nyerere National Park. After a hearty dinner and a well-deserved drink, you can simply relax and let the night sounds of the bush transport you.
- Main Destination:
- Nyerere National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nyerere Tented Camp
Wildlife in Nyerere NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Nyerere National Park – Tanzania
Nyerere National Park – Tanzania
After breakfast, it's time for our next safari adventure in Southern Tanzania, a morning 4x4 game drive in Nyerere National Park. Nyerere National Park covers an area three times the size of the Serengeti National Park, making it one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in the world. It is home to a huge variety of animals. It hosts a sizable population of wild African wild dogs, a species which faces extinction elsewhere. Look out for the Big 4 of Africa - lions and buffalos are most commonly sighted, followed by herds of elephants. More rare are leopards and others. Nyerere is home to 440 bird species, particularly around the lagoons and banks of the Rufiji River. To see Pel's fishing owls, white-fronted bee-eaters, or African spoonbills up close is a real thrill.
After a delicious lunch and a rest, an afternoon game drive in Nyerere offers another opportunity to see more African wildlife in action. Later drive back to lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Nyerere National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nyerere Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Nyerere National Park & boat safari
Nyerere National Park & boat safari
Day five of our Private Tanzania Safari starts with another 4x4 game drive in Nyerere after breakfast. We stop to watch animals and birds, take photos, and anticipate where the next animal might appear.
Nyerere National Park is one of the greatest surviving African wilderness areas. Imagine a herd of 120,000 buffalo or 40,000 hippos! After a busy morning of game viewing, it's time to head back to camp for a tasty lunch. Relax and watch the slow life along the Rufiji River unfold. The late afternoon game drive will be your last opportunity to take photos and enjoy the unspoiled African bush and its memorable wildlife. Later boat safari until sunset.
- Main Destination:
- Nyerere National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nyerere Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Nyerere N Park to Dar Es Salaam -Tanzania
Nyerere N Park to Dar Es Salaam -Tanzania
After breakfast, we say a reluctant goodbye to Southern Tanzania, collect our packed lunches, and return to Dar Es Salaam. We drop you off at your hotel in Dar Es Salaam city center or airport, bringing our Tanzania safari to an end. Kwa Heri, until next time!
- Main Destination:
- Dar Es Salaam (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
