Tanzania · Safari

7-Day Mikumi, Nyerere and Kilwa Beach Safari with UNESCO Kilwa

7 Days Round trip from Tanzania Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Game drives in Mikumi and Nyerere with chances to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and hippos
  • 02 Boat safari along the Rufiji River with crocodiles, birdlife, and scenic river views
  • 03 Visit Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara, UNESCO World Heritage Sites tied to early Swahili culture
  • 04 Relax on Kilwa Beach along the Indian Ocean after your safari adventure
  • 05 Discover the rich trading history of the Kilwa coast, once known for gold, spices, and jewelry
  • 06 Experience a blend of wildlife, coastal scenery, and historical exploration in southern Tanzania

This safari takes you through Tanzania's southern circuit, combining wildlife, river scenery, coastal relaxation, and Swahili history. Enjoy game drives in Mikumi National Park and Nyerere National Park, including a boat safari along the Rufiji River, with chances to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife. The journey continues to Kilwa Beach for time by the Indian Ocean and visits to Kilwa Masoko, Kilwa Kisiwani, and nearby Songo Mnara. With lodge stays throughout, this tour blends safari adventure with UNESCO-listed heritage and beach time before returning to Dar es Salaam.

You will also see a large variety of birds and wonderful scenery with varied topography, including wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest, and higher ground with vast views of far-off mountains.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Mikumi National Park, Kilwa
Languages English, French, German, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

You'll be picked up in Dar es Salaam at 6:00am and drive for six hours to Mikumi National Park. We'll stop in Morogoro for a hot lunch and arrive at the park in time for an afternoon game drive. You'll see herds of impala, elephants, Masai giraffes, lions, wildebeests, buffaloes, and many other animals. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Camp Bastian.

Accommodation: Camp Bastian Mikumi

Meals: FB

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park

After breakfast at the lodge, we'll depart with a packed lunch in hand for a full-day game drive inside the park. Animals commonly found here include lions, eland, hartebeest, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe, zebra, and elephants. You'll eat lunch at the picnic site before driving to the hippo and crocodile pool. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Camp Bastian.

Accommodation: Camp Bastian Mikumi

Meals: FB

3
Day 03

Mikumi to Nyerere National Park

You'll be picked up at the lodge at 6:30am and drive to Nyerere National Park. We'll eat lunch at a restaurant along the way and then make our way to the lodge. We'll arrive in the late afternoon in time for check-in and an evening boat drive along the Rufiji River. Dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Nyerere Tented Camp

Meals: FB

4
Day 04

Game Drive in Nyerere National Park

After breakfast at the lodge, we'll depart on a game drive with packed lunches in hand. You can expect to see lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra, and hyena. You will also see a large variety of birds and wonderful scenery with varied topography, including wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest, and higher ground with vast views of far-off mountains. You'll eat lunch in the afternoon and rest before finishing your game drive and returning to the camp.

Accommodation: Nyerere Tented Camp

Meals: FB

5
Day 05

Nyerere to Kilwa Beach

After breakfast at the lodge, we'll depart with lunch boxes in hand for Kilwa Beach. We'll be staying at an excellent lodge located on the Indian Ocean. You can choose to visit the fish market or just spend the afternoon and evening at your leisure. You'll be staying at the lodge on a full-board basis.

Accommodation: Kilwa Beach Lodge

Meals: FB

6
Day 06

Kilwa Masoko, Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara

After breakfast, we'll depart with a picnic lunch in hand to Kilwa Kisiwani. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its influence on the birth of Swahili culture, Kilwa Kisiwani is a fishing village that was once occupied by Arabs. They minted gold and sold spices, jewelry, and slaves, all while holding parties under the light of the moon.

Songo Mnara, a neighboring small island close to Kisiwani, was a Swahili stone town that was founded in the early 19th century. Its comparatively short history, compared to its more illustrious neighbor, has allowed archaeologists to examine early Swahili houses within a specific time period. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.

Accommodation: Kilwa Beach Lodge

Meals: FB

7
Day 07

Kilwa to Dar es Salaam

After breakfast at the lodge, you'll be transferred to Dar es Salaam with a packed lunch in hand. You'll be dropped off at the hotel or the airport/ferry.

Meals & Drinks:

  • Breakfast & lunch (dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (other drinks not included)
Mikumi National Park savannah, Rufiji River boat safari, Kilwa Kisiwani ruins, Kilwa Beach shoreline

Where this trip takes you

Mikumi National Park savannah, Rufiji River boat safari, Kilwa Kisiwani ruins, Kilwa Beach shoreline

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tanzania 4 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fee
  • Accommodation
  • Transport per vehicle
  • Activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • Meals

What's Not Included

Any item of a personal nature.

What to bring

  • All safari items

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Tanzania.

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