Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Mikumi and Nyerere Safari from Dar es Salaam with Rufiji option

4 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience thrilling game drives in Mikumi National Park, spotting elephants, giraffes, and lions
02 Explore the vast landscapes of Nyerere National Park (Selous), home to diverse wildlife
03 Enjoy a boat safari along the Rufiji River, observing crocodiles and hippos
04 Witness breathtaking sunsets and scenic vistas throughout the journey

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day safari adventure from Dar es Salaam through Tanzania's stunning wildlife reserves. Explore Mikumi National Park on exciting game drives as you look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, and possibly lions, then continue to Nyerere National Park (Selous), one of Africa's largest wildlife reserves. There, enjoy a full-day game drive with chances to spot lions, elephants, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, crocodiles, hippos, and rare wild dogs, with optional boat and walking safaris adding even more depth to the experience.

Embark on a full-day game drive in one of Africa's largest wildlife reserves.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Mikumi National Park, Selous Game Reserve, Uluguru Mountains

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park Safari

Depart early in the morning from Dar es Salaam around 5:00 AM.
Drive through the scenic Uluguru Mountains and Morogoro town (approximately 5-6 hours).
Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Mikumi National Park.
Look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, and possibly lions.
Check in at a lodge or camp near or inside the park.

Overnight options: Mikumi Safari Lodge, Tan-Swiss Lodge, or Vuma Hills Tented Camp.

Day 02

Mikumi to Nyerere National Park via Kisaki

Enjoy a morning game drive in Mikumi (optional) or have breakfast and depart early for Selous.
Drive to Selous Game Reserve via the Kisaki route (approximately 6-7 hours with scenic stops).
Arrive in the evening and check in at a lodge near the Rufiji River.
Relax and enjoy a sundowner with views of the bush.

Overnight options: Selous River Camp, Africa Safari Selous, or Rufiji River Camp.

Day 03

Full-Day Wildlife Safari in Nyerere National Park

Embark on a full-day game drive in one of Africa's largest wildlife reserves.
Spot lions, elephants, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, crocodiles, hippos, and rare wild dogs.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush with views of the savannah or river.
Optionally, take a boat safari on the Rufiji River in the late afternoon.

Overnight at the same lodge as Day 2.

Day 04

Walking Safari and Return to Dar es Salaam

Participate in an early morning guided walking safari with an armed ranger (optional).
Have breakfast at the lodge.
Begin the drive back to Dar es Salaam (approximately 5-6 hours).
Arrive and be dropped off at your hotel or the airport in the late afternoon or evening.