Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Selous and Mikumi Safari with Rufiji River Boat Safari

5 Days Round trip from Ilala Dar es salaam TZ Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River with hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife
02 Full-day game drives in Selous Game Reserve
03 Explore the northern part of Selous Game Reserve with fascinating scenery and wildlife
04 Wildlife viewing in Mikumi National Park, including giraffes, zebras, lions, leopards, and African wild dogs
05 Spot a rich variety of birds, mammals, and reptiles across two renowned Tanzanian parks

Experience a 5-day safari tour to Selous and Mikumi National Parks, where you will explore remarkable wildlife and spot a variety of animals, birds, and reptiles. Enjoy game drives through these amazing parks and a boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River in Selous Game Reserve. This journey combines classic safari viewing with scenic landscapes and rich birdlife in two of Tanzania's renowned wildlife areas.

Enjoy a boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River and spot plenty of hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve and Rufiji River Boat Safari

Meet and greet with the guide in Dar es Salaam in the morning at 07:30 am.
Drive for 5-6 hours to Selous Game Reserve.
Arrive at the lodge in the afternoon.
Enjoy 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.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve

Enjoy a full-day game drive in Selous Game Reserve.

Day 03

Northern Selous Full-Day Wildlife Exploration

Continue with the game drives for a full day.
Explore the northern part of Selous Game Reserve, known for its fascinating scenery and wildlife.
Arrive at the camp in the afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 04

Selous to Mikumi National Park with En-Route Game Drive

Depart from Selous Game Reserve towards Mikumi National Park.
Enjoy a game drive en route through the northern part of Selous Game Reserve.

Spot a rich variety of bird species and other mammals, including giraffes, zebras, lions, leopards, African wild dogs, hippos, hartebeest, wildebeest, and many more animal species.

Day 05