4 Days/3Nights Mikumi Np – Nyerere National Park
Dar es Salaam, Mikumi National Park, Nyerere National Park (Selous), Rufiji River
*price p.p. incl. guide, safari jeep, hotel and park entrance fees, excl. international flight (based on six persons)
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Destinations to be visited
Dar es Salaam, Mikumi National Park, Nyerere National Park (Selous), Rufiji River
Tour Summary
Days/3 Nights Mikumi & Nyerere National Park
4 Days/3Nights Mikumi Np – Nyerere National Park
Dar es Salaam – Mikumi National Park
After breakfast, drive to Mikumi National park, lunch served in en route to Morogoro. Mikumi is nestled between Uluguru Mountain to the northeast, Udzungwa Mountains and the Rift Valley escarpment to the south west as part of Selous ecosystem, it benefits from the highest game density of the entire conservation area. On arrival to the park enjoy afternoon game drives in Mikumi ‘till sunset.
Picnic and Game Drive:
Our professional and experienced safari guide will choose a suitable picnic spot to have a delicious lunch at the designated picnic site. Afterward, you will resume the game drive until late evening.
Evening Transfer:
In the evening, you will be transferred to one of our carefully selected hotel partners for dinner and your overnight stay.
Karatu Tented Lodge
Accommodation
Mikumi – Nyerere National Park
Breakfast is served at the Camp. Check out and drive to Nyerere National Park and upon arrival check in the camp and then proceed with the afternoon boat Safari in the Rufiji River. Boat Safari in the afternoon is another way of game viewing on the Rufiji River; it offers a unique experience as the Nyerere is the only park in Tanzania and East Africa where this option is available. Rufiji River is one of the most dramatic rivers in Tanzania’s National Parks which is navigable all year round. The chance to get out of the vehicle and view game from a boat is one of the things that make Nyerere National Park such a great place to visit.
Serengeti National Park is famous for its diverse stock of resident wildlife, including the “Big Five,” which are well known because they are the five most iconic animal trophies sought after by hunters. The Serengeti is estimated to accommodate the largest population of lions in Africa (roughly 2,950) due to the diversity of prey that lives here.
The elusive leopard is commonly spotted in the Seronera region but is found throughout the park. Its population is approximated to be about 1,000.
Optional Safari Activity:
Serengeti Balloon Safari (USD 600 per person)
After the game drive, you will head to your accommodations for dinner and your overnight stay.
Serengeti Heritage Camp
Accommodation
Full Day in Nyerere National Park
After breakfast, enjoy another full day of game drives in Nyerere National Park, Africa’s largest game park, four times the size of the Serengeti. This diverse park features hot volcanic springs, sporadic lakes, and channels formed by the Great Ruaha and Rufiji rivers. The park encompasses various wildlife habitats, including lakes, open grasslands, acacia, miombo woodlands, and riverine forests. Its topography includes rolling savannah woodlands, grassland plains, and rocky outcrops. The Kilombero and Luwegu rivers, which form East Africa’s largest catchment area, flow from north to south, providing the park’s lifeblood. A highlight is sailing or rafting down the Rufiji River, offering an exceptional game-viewing experience.
During the afternoon, you will be served lunch at a specially designated picnic site and then go on an afternoon game drive until late evening. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
Optional Safari Activity:
Per person visit to the Olduvai Gorge and museum (USD 40 per person)
Ngorongoro Crater Rim Walking Safari (USD 30 per person)
Maasai Village Visit (USD 50 per vehicle)
Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
Accommodation
Nyerere National Park – Dar es Salaam
Birdwatchers and bird enthusiasts will also find Lake Manyara to be a perfect destination, with a huge variety of bird species on display in the park. Even birders can expect to be amazed by a large group of flamingos (flamboyance), circling birds of prey, and the beautifully colored lilac-breasted roller.
Lunch will be served in the park at the picnic site, and in the afternoon, you will be heading back to Arusha.
Tulia Boutique Hotel
Accommodation
Tour Outline
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Tour Includes
- Entrance fees/Admission fee
- Conservation Fees
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- All accommodations as stated in the itinerary
- All transportation
- All Taxes/VAT 18%
- Airport Pickup and Drop off
- All Meals as stated in the itinerary
Tour Excludes
- Any International or Local flights (from/to home)
- Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees application, etc.)
- Travel insurance and medical repatriation
- Items of a personal nature
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What Accommodation Options Are Available on Your Safaris?
From upscale lodges to cozy budget camps, we offer diverse stays to suit every traveler’s taste, blending comfort with the wild Tanzanian landscape.
Do I Need a Visa to Travel to Tanzania?
Most visitors require a visa to explore Tanzania. We suggest verifying the latest visa rules based on your nationality before setting off.
What Should I Bring on a Tanzania Safari?
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