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7-Day Adventure Tour To Mikumi, Selous Game Reserve & Zanzibar
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Safari, Sun and Sand, Wildlife

  • Duration

    7 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on this 7-day tour and explore the major reserves of Mikumi and Selous Game Parks to spot Tanzania's rich wildlife. Get sightings of the Big Five on exciting game drives and proceed to the gorgeous Zanzibar Island. Next, explore the ancient Stone Town, Junazi Forest and the scenic town of Nungwi and finally, relax on Zanzibar's white-sand beaches.

Highlights
  • Visit the famous Mikumi National Park & Selous Game Park
  • Spot various animals, including the Big Five, on game drives
  • See the historic Stone Town & the scenic Junazi Forest
  • Check out Nungwi's famous attractions like the Mwangapwani Cave
  • Unwind and swim at Zanzibar's gorgeous beaches
  • Day 1- Dar es Salam - Mikumi - Selous Game Reserve expand_more
    • After rest from the previous day of flying into Tanzania, drive towards Mikumi National Park, which is very close to Dar es Salaam with a distance of 375km.

    • Drive for up to 4 hours to arrive at the park in time for lunch.

    • After checking in at the hotel, proceed to a half-day game drive in the National Park, which links to the southern game and the great Selous Game Park. The game drive is only allowed from 06:00 hrs to 18:00hrs.

    • Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

  • Day 2- Mikumi - Selous Game Reserve expand_more
    • Go for an early morning game drive for a last chance to spot the big five as they retreat into secluded places before sunrise.

    • Get a chance to spot lions and leopards on a kill or finishing up their meal.

    • Head back to the hotel for lunch, and relax.

  • Day 3- Back to Dar es Salam - Zanzibar expand_more
    • Early morning, drive back to Dar es Salaam arriving early evening, which will be good time for crossing to Zanzibar.

    • However, if there is no need to cross, go to Kigamboni beaches for overnight.

  • Day 4- Zanzibar - Stone Town expand_more
    • 09:30 am: Board a boat to Zanzibar, going on a 3 hour cruise.

    • Arrive around midday into Zanzibar and check-in at the hotel in Stone Town.

    • After lunch, go for a city tour in the narrow and enterprising streets.

    • Dinner and overnight at hotel, enjoying the Zanzibar cool winds outside.

  • Day 5- Jozani Forest expand_more
    • Go on a spice tour, followed by journey to Jozani Forest to see Columbus monkeys.

    • Later, head to the beach for relaxing.

  • Day 6- Zanzibar - Nungwi expand_more
    • Head to the north side of the island to explore the slave chambers and the viewing of the places in the Nungwi area, including Mwangapwani Cave.

    • Visit cultural places and see how local people live in this touristic island.

    • Later, head to beaches to relax.

  • Day 7- Goodbye to Zanzibar expand_more
    • Head back to Dar es Salaam once again for the last leg of the tour, depending on time of flight departure.

    • Guests can choose to fly back to Dar es Salaam or use the boat once again.

What's Included
  • Transport in a 4x4 land cruiser + First Aid Kit

  • Qualified, English-speaking guide

  • 3 meals a day (unless differently specified)

  • Park entrance fees

  • Pick-up and airport transfer on first and last day

  • Entrance fees for all parks

  • 3 meals a day (unless differently specified)

  • Accommodation in lodges and hotels

  • Pick up at Julius Nyerere International Airport

  • Emergency evacuation cover

  • 2-litre mineral water & 1 litre Azam juice per person per day during game viewing

  • Park fees, conservation fees

  • Boat fees to and from Zanzibar

What to bring
  • Camera equipment and binoculars (bring plenty of spare films).

  • Comfortable worn-in walking shoes - Not new walking shoes, these will cause great discomfort and spoil your walk.

  • Sunglasses, sunscreen and insect repellent.

  • Light and comfortable clothing

  • A hat or cap

  • Warm clothes in the winter months.

  • Jacket and pullover for cool evenings (please have a closer look at the climate hints)

Meeting Point

Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Standard
1 To 4 USD 1960 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 1960 / person