Tanzania · Wildlife Safari

5-Day Mikumi and Selous Wildlife Safari from Dar es Salaam

5 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

Zebras & Giraffes at Mikumi National Park

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Mikumi National Park on afternoon and full-day game drives
02 See lions, elephants, giraffes, leopards, elands, zebras, and more in Mikumi
03 Cruise along the mighty Rufiji River on a boat safari in Selous
04 Experience a walking safari in Selous for a closer view of the bush

Admire the beauty of Tanzania's wildlife and African wilderness on this 5-day safari through the savannahs and miombo forest. Travel from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park and Selous Game Reserve, passing beautiful landscapes and local villages along the way. Experience real Tanzanian life while enjoying game drives, a boat safari on the Rufiji River, and a walking safari, with opportunities to see diverse wildlife throughout the journey.

Admire the beauty of Tanzania's wildlife and African wilderness on this 5-day safari through the savannahs and miombo forest.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Mikumi National Park, Selous Game Reserve

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Drive from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

Pick up from the hotel, airport, or ferry terminal and drive to Mikumi National Park, which is approximately a 5-hour drive.
Stop at Morogoro for lunch and then proceed to Mikumi National Park.
On arrival at Mikumi National Park, start with an afternoon game drive.

Main Destination: Mikumi National Park

Accommodation: Tan-Swiss Lodge (Budget lodge located outside Mikumi NP)

Meals & Drinks: Lunch and dinner (breakfast not included) and drinking water

Day 02

Full-Day Wildlife Viewing in Mikumi National Park

After breakfast, go for a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park. Enjoy lunch at one of the picnic sites selected by your driver-guide. Enjoy game viewing in Mikumi Park, which is home to lions, elephants, giraffes, leopards, elands, zebras, and many other animals.

Main Destination: Mikumi National Park

Accommodation: Tan-Swiss Lodge (Budget lodge located outside Mikumi NP)

Meals & Drinks: All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and drinking water

Day 03

Journey from Mikumi to Selous Game Reserve

After breakfast, drive down to Selous Game Reserve with packed lunch boxes. Along the way, see beautiful landscapes and different villages.
On arrival at Selous in the afternoon, start with a game drive en route to the southern part of Selous Game Reserve.

Main Destination: Selous Game Reserve

Accommodation: Hippo Camp (Budget tented camp bordering Selous GR without fences)

Meals & Drinks: All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and drinking water

Day 04

Game Drive and Rufiji River Boat Safari in Selous

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day game drive in Selous Game Reserve and return to the camp for a hot lunch.
After this, relax for some time before going on a boat safari on the mighty Rufiji River. Selous Reserve hosts large herds of buffaloes, elephants, lions, sable antelopes, hippos, crocodiles, and many more.

Main Destination: Selous Game Reserve

Accommodation: Hippo Camp (Budget tented camp bordering Selous GR without fences)

Meals & Drinks: All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and drinking water

Day 05

Walking Safari and Return to Dar es Salaam

Begin with an early morning walking safari for 2-3 hours, then return to the camp for breakfast.
After breakfast, take a shower and pack your stuff before driving back to Dar es Salaam. The drive from Selous Game Reserve takes approximately 5 hours.
On arrival in Dar es Salaam, it will be afternoon, giving you a chance to connect with the last ferry to Zanzibar.

Main Destination: Dar es Salaam

Accommodation: No accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, lunch, and drinking water

Where this trip takes you

Mikumi National Park, Selous Game Reserve, the Rufiji River

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Dar es Salaam 4 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Park fees (for non-residents)
All activities (unless labelled as optional)
All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
Professional English-speaking Tanzanian driver-guide
All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
All taxes/VAT
Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (on all days)

What's Not Included

International flights (from/to home)
Round-trip airport transfer
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Any government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

Know before you go

This tour starts and ends in Dar es Salaam.
This operator can help you select your international flights, but you will need to book them yourself.
Fly to/from Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR - Check price) in Dar es Salaam.
A transfer to and from the airport (or hotel) can be arranged at an extra cost.
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged at an extra cost.

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