Safari Overview

  • Mikumi
  • Udzungwa National Park
  • Accommodation : Camping | Mid Range | Luxury
  • Duration: 3 Days, 2 Nights

A safari in Mikumi and Nyerere National Parks is probably the only classic safari to the Southern Circuit of Tanzania, and we offer you the best of it. Starting and ending at Dar es Salaam, this safari takes you to the Greater Nyerere National Park ecosystem and gives you the rare chance to experience real African wilderness in the few untouched areas of Tanzania. This safari is scheduled to start at 5:30 am in the morning from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park.

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Routine

Safari Itinerary

Day 1

Dar es Salaam – Mikumi National Park & Evening Game Drive

Early in the morning, at 5:30 am, you’ll be picked up from your hotel in Dar es Salaam and driven to Mikumi National Park. You will have a picnic lunch on the way, and the journey will take about 7 hours through the most unexplored and untouched areas of Tanzania. After arriving, you’ll check in before driving for an evening game drive inside the park. Animals commonly found here include lions, elands, hartebeests, buffalos, wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and elephants. Accommodation inside the park will give you a chance to explore animal behaviors at night. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Mikumi Park Cottage. 

Day 2

Sunrise Game View plus Full Game Drive 

Before breakfast at 6:00 am start an amazing morning game drive, the best time when most killings happen. Have time for breakfast at 8:30 am then proceed with a game drive across the great Mikumi National Park which is home to a large population of elephants, a big number of buffalos and wild dogs. Other species commonly seen are lions, bushbucks, impalas, giraffes, elands, baboons, zebras, kudus and crocodiles. After a game drive, get back to Camp Bastian.
Enjoy the best moments in Camp Bastian swimming pool, then stay for dinner and your overnight stay. 

Day 3

Masai Cultural Tour then Safari to Nyerere National Park

Before breakfast, do a Maasai tour. You will learn more about the polygamy style of the Maasai, Maasai traditions and customs, and how to make fire using sticks. Head back to Bastian Camp and proceed with game viewing en route to Nyerere National Park. On the way, you will be enjoying the life of different cultures of some tribes in Tanzania.
All meals will be at African Safari Selous at Nyerere National Park. 

Day 4

Full Game Drive in Nyerere National Park + Evening Boat Safari

Have breakfast in your accommodation, followed by a full-day game drive in the park. Nyerere National Park is home to a large population of elephants, a large number of buffalos, and wild dogs. Other species commonly seen are lion, bushbuck, impala, giraffe, eland, baboon, zebra, kudus, and crocodiles.
In the mid-afternoon, embark on a boat safari across the great Rufiji River, where you’ll find hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the African Safari Camp. 

Day 5

Walking Tour and Safari back to Dar es Salaam

Before breakfast, you will have a walking safari with a bushman. He will explain to you about different animals and plants found around the great Nyerere National Park. After breakfast, you’ll drive to Dar es Salaam for further schedules as per your plans.

Price Includes:

  • All Entrance fees and Government taxes
  • Services of Professional multilingual driver-guide
  • Game drives as per itinerary
  • Enough litters of mineral water and soft drinks
  • Safari jeep 4×4 with pop up roof suitable for game viewing
  • Unlimited mileage on the safari
  • Airport Transfers (upon Arrival and Departure)
  • Full board accommodation on safari

Price Does not Include:

  • International and local airfare.
  • Optional tours example Maasai boma visiting
  • Personal expenses example Laundry, beverages, etc.
  • Tips for driver-guide
  • Insurance Cover and Medical evacuation Cover

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