Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Safari in Selous and Mikumi with Rufiji River Boat Safari

4 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy exciting game drives through Selous Game Reserve
  • 02 Explore the scenic landscapes of Mikumi National Park
  • 03 Spot wildlife such as elephants, rhinos, elands, lions, leopards, Greater Kudu, and giraffes
  • 04 Try a boat safari on the scenic Rufiji River

Explore the gorgeous Selous Game Reserve and Mikumi National Park of Tanzania on this 4-day safari. Go on thrilling game drives and spot a large variety of animals, including elephants, rhinos, elands, lions, leopards, Greater Kudu, giraffes, zebras, hartebeest, wildebeest, crocodiles, and various birds. You will also enjoy an exciting boat safari on the scenic Rufiji River, adding a different perspective to your wildlife experience.

You will also enjoy an exciting boat safari on the scenic Rufiji River, adding a different perspective to your wildlife experience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Dar es Salaam, Mikumi National Park, Selous Game Reserve
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Selous and Rufiji River Boat Safari

  • Meet your guide at your place of stay in Tanzania at 07:30 am and drive for 5-6 hours to Selous Game Reserve.

  • Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon, where you will participate in a boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River and spot plenty of hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife.

  • Proceed to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drives in Selous Game Reserve

  • Enjoy a full day of game drives in Selous Game Reserve.

3
Day 03

Selous Game Reserve to Mikumi National Park

  • Depart from Selous Game Reserve towards Mikumi National Park, with game drives en route through the northern part of Selous Game Reserve. The day's highlight includes a rich variety of bird species and other mammals, including giraffes, zebras, lions, leopards, African wild dogs, hippos, hartebeest, wildebeest, and many other animal species.

4
Day 04

Mikumi National Park Game Drive and Return to Dar es Salaam

  • Wake up for an early breakfast at the camp, followed by morning game drives that continue until lunchtime.

  • After lunch, drive back to Dar es Salaam, where you will be dropped off at the place of your choice.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Dar es Salaam 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees (for non-residents)

  • All activities

  • All accommodation

  • A professional Tanzania safari driver/guide

  • All transportation

  • 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: USD 10.00 pp per day)

  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees)

  • Any government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

Know before you go

  • The tour starts and ends in Dar es Salaam.

  • With this 4-day / 3-night discovery tour through Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and 2 other destinations in Tanzania, you will have the chance to explore with a game drive, boat safari, and walking tour as well.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Dar es Salaam.

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