Tanzania · Safari

10-Day Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Tour with Selous and Mikumi

10 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the less-visited southern parks of Tanzania at Selous Game Reserve and Mikumi National Park
  • 02 Take a bushwalking safari and a sunset boat trip on the Rufiji River in Selous
  • 03 Spot playful dolphins during a boat trip in Zanzibar
  • 04 Enjoy beautiful sunsets and beach time on Zanzibar
  • 05 Visit Jozani Park and discover Zanzibar's village area and spice market

Expect a wild Tanzania safari through the less-visited southern parks, including Selous Game Reserve and Mikumi National Park, before unwinding on the beaches of Zanzibar. This 10-day journey combines game drives, a bush walk, and a boat trip on the Rufiji River with time to relax by the sea, enjoy beautiful sunsets, try fishing, and visit Jozani Park. It is an ideal mix of wildlife, nature, and island leisure from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar.

Expect a wild Tanzania safari through the less-visited southern parks, including Selous Game Reserve and Mikumi National Park, before unwinding on the beaches of Zanzibar.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Mikumi National Park, Selous Game Reserve, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Dar es Salaam and Transfer to Selous Game Reserve

  • Arrive at Dar es Salaam Airport and meet your tour guide.
  • Drive to Selous Game Reserve.
  • Reach the camp in the national park for dinner and an overnight stay.
2
Day 02

Bush Walk and Rufiji River Boat Trip in Selous

  • Wake up early in the morning and go for a bushwalking safari for लगभग 3-4 hours.
  • Return to the tented camp for breakfast.
  • Take a boat trip on the Rufiji River until sunset and spot water animals along the way.
  • Travel back to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
3
Day 03

Full-Day Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve

  • Have breakfast at the camp and go for a full-day game drive.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch along the way.
  • Travel back to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
4
Day 04

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Mikumi National Park

  • Wake up early and go for a game drive in Selous Game Reserve until midday.
  • Enjoy your picnic lunch at the other gate.
  • Drive to Mikumi National Park for dinner and an overnight stay.
5
Day 05

Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park

  • Have breakfast at the camp, then go for a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park.
  • Drive back to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
6
Day 06

Transfer to Dar es Salaam and Flight to Zanzibar

  • Have breakfast, then transfer to Dar es Salaam Airport for your flight to Zanzibar.
  • Arrive at Zanzibar Airport, meet the guide, and drive to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
7
Day 07

Beach Day in Zanzibar

  • Spend the day at the beaches of Zanzibar and enjoy the beautiful sunset.
8
Day 08

Boat Trip, Fishing, Dolphins, and Spice Market Visit

  • Wake up early in the morning and go on a boat trip, try fishing, and spot playful dolphins along the way.
  • Visit the Zanzibar village area and check out the spice market.
  • Travel back to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
9
Day 09

Visit to Jozani Park

  • Wake up early and visit Jozani Park.
  • Travel back to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
10
Day 10

Leisure Time and Departure from Zanzibar

  • Spend half the day at leisure.
  • Travel to Zanzibar Airport for your flight back home.
Selous Game Reserve, Rufiji River boat trip, Mikumi National Park, beaches of Zanzibar

Where this trip takes you

Selous Game Reserve, Rufiji River boat trip, Mikumi National Park, beaches of Zanzibar

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Dar es Salaam 5 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transfers
  • Safari car
  • Three meals per day
  • Two litres of mineral water per day during game drives
  • Local Tanzanian tour guide
  • Diesel
  • All accommodation
  • Bush walking at Selous Game Reserve Area
  • Flight from Selous to Zanzibar
  • All cultural program
  • Flying Doctor insurance

What's Not Included

  • International flight from your country and airport taxes
  • International insurance
  • Shopping, alcohol, and souvenirs
  • Tips for driver guide and assistant guide (we suggest $40 per day per car)

What to bring

  • Extra binoculars and a camera
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat and sunscreen
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Warm clothes for your early morning game drives

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Julius K. Nyerere Road, 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 10 days finish where they began, in Dar es Salaam.

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