Tanzania · Safari

8-Day Wildlife Safari in Selous, Mikumi and Saadani with Boat Safari

8 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness a wide variety of wildlife across Selous Game Reserve, Mikumi National Park, and Saadani National Park
  • 02 Enjoy a boat safari in Saadani National Park with opportunities for bird watching
  • 03 Experience a walking safari and full-day game drives in Selous Game Reserve
  • 04 Look out for giraffes, impalas, warthogs, elephants, lions, hippos, and other animals in Mikumi National Park

Delve into the wilderness as you witness a wide variety of birds and animals in action at Selous Game Reserve, Mikumi National Park, and Saadani National Park. Enjoy game drives, a walking safari, and a boat safari while admiring the beauty of Tanzania's wildlife and African wilderness on this 8-day tour.

After breakfast, go on a morning boat safari that lets you explore the mesmerizing aquatic life of the national park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 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, Saadani National Park
Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Selous Wilderness Camp

  • Depart from Dar es Salaam for Selous Wilderness Camp.

  • Upon arrival, check in to the camp and head out for an afternoon boat safari.

Dinner and an overnight stay at the camp.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Safari at Selous Wilderness Camp

  • Have breakfast at the camp.

  • Enjoy a full-day game drive and walking safari.

Dinner and an overnight stay at the camp.

3
Day 03

Game Drive in Selous and Transfer to Sable Mountain Lodge

  • Head out for a game drive across the park.

  • Take your packed lunch along with you.

  • After spending the day in the wilds of Selous National Park, drive to Sable Mountain Lodge.

  • Upon arrival at Sable Mountain Lodge, enjoy dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Transfer to Mikumi and Short Game Drive

  • After breakfast, drive to Mikumi National Park.

  • Arrive and have lunch at Mikumi.

  • Later, enjoy a short game drive in the national park.

Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at the camp.

5
Day 05

Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park

  • Enjoy a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park, which offers good sightings of giraffes, impalas, warthogs, elephants, lions, hippos, and other animals.

Return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

6
Day 06

Journey to Saadani National Park

  • After breakfast, depart for Saadani National Park with your tour guide.

  • Have lunch upon arrival in Saadani.

  • After lunch, enjoy an evening game drive and spend the night at Saadani Safari Lodge.

7
Day 07

Boat Safari and Bird Watching in Saadani

  • After breakfast, go on a morning boat safari that lets you explore the mesmerizing aquatic life of the national park. This is also your best chance to spot a number of bird species.

  • Have lunch and then head out for an evening game drive.

  • Spend the night at Saadani Safari Lodge.

8
Day 08

Return to Dar es Salaam

  • After breakfast, depart for Dar es Salaam.

Selous Game Reserve boat safari, Mikumi National Park plains, Saadani National Park birdlife

Where this trip takes you

Selous Game Reserve boat safari, Mikumi National Park plains, Saadani National Park birdlife

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Dar es Salaam 4 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All meals and accommodation as per the itinerary

  • All park fees

  • Boat safari

  • Evacuation fees

  • Mineral water 1.5 L per person per day

  • All transfers in a 4x4 vehicle with pop-up roof

  • English-speaking guide

What's Not Included

  • Tips & gratuities

  • Personal expenses

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 8 days finish where they began, in Dar es Salaam.

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