Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Mikumi and Selous Safari from Zanzibar with Rufiji River Cruise

3 Days Round trip from Tanzania Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Mikumi's open plains, often compared to the Serengeti
  • 02 Look for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo on game drives
  • 03 Cruise the Rufiji River on a boat safari among hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife
  • 04 Visit Selous (Nyerere), one of Africa's largest protected wildlife areas
  • 05 Take an early morning game drive for the best chance to see predators in action

Experience the ultimate mainland safari adventure with this 3-day escape from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park and Selous (Nyerere) National Park. Discover Tanzania's untamed wilderness, home to lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and wild dogs. Enjoy thrilling game drives across vast savannahs and a scenic boat safari along the Rufiji River, where hippos and crocodiles thrive. Perfect for travelers seeking an authentic African safari in a short time, this tour combines breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, and unforgettable moments in just three incredible days.

In the afternoon, experience a boat safari along the Rufiji River, where you can see hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife up close.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Zanzibar, Mikumi National Park, Selous Game Reserve, Serengeti National Park
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Flight from Zanzibar to Mikumi and Full-Day Game Drive

Early morning transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight to Mikumi National Park. Upon arrival, meet your professional safari guide and begin a full-day game drive. Explore the open plains, often compared to the Serengeti, where you may spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park and continue wildlife viewing in the afternoon. Later, transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Scenic Transfer to Selous and Rufiji River Boat Safari

After breakfast, depart for Selous (Nyerere) National Park with a scenic transfer. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive in one of Africa's largest protected wildlife areas, famous for its large elephant population and African wild dogs. In the afternoon, experience a boat safari along the Rufiji River, where you can see hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife up close. Dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp.

3
Day 03

Early Morning Game Drive and Return to Zanzibar

Start the day with an early morning game drive, the best time to see predators in action. Return to the lodge for breakfast before transferring to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel, marking the end of your unforgettable 3-day safari adventure.

Mikumi National Park, Selous (Nyerere) National Park, Rufiji River boat safari

Where this trip takes you

Mikumi National Park, Selous (Nyerere) National Park, Rufiji River boat safari

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tanzania 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Return flight Zanzibar - Mikumi/Selous - Zanzibar
  • All park entry fees and government taxes
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with professional English-speaking guide
  • All game drives as per itinerary
  • Boat safari in Selous (Nyerere National Park)
  • 2 nights accommodation (full board - breakfast, lunch & dinner)
  • Drinking water during safari
  • Airport/airstrip transfers

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic & soft drinks (unless specified)
  • Personal expenses (laundry, tips, souvenirs)
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Tour start
Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Tanzania.

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