5-Day Safari from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi and Nyerere National Park
Highlights
Dar es Salaam, Mikumi National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
safari, photography, Wildlife
Private Tour
5 Days
Medium
English, French, German, Swahili
Languages
English, French, German, Swahili
Description
Embark on an unforgettable 5-day safari from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi and Nyerere National Park. Experience thrilling game drives in Mikumi to see lions, elephants, giraffes, and more, followed by a boat safari in Nyerere National Park with close-up encounters with hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife. Explore the park’s vast landscapes on a full-day game drive and enjoy a unique walking safari.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park
- Pick up from your hotel or the airport in Dar es Salaam by your driver guide.
Drive to Mikumi National Park, a journey of approximately 5 to 6 hours.
Stop in Morogoro for a hot lunch.
Continue to Mikumi National Park after lunch.
Arrive in the afternoon for a game drive until sunset.
Observe lions, elands, hartebeests, buffalos, wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, elephants, and more.
Spot wild dogs in packs and enjoy the open horizons and abundant wildlife of the Mkata Floodplain.
Watch over 300 bird species within the park.
Accommodation: Lodge/Mikumi
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB) -
Day 2: Full Game Drive in Mikumi National Park to Morogoro Town
- Enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge.
Begin a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park with packed lunch boxes.
Option to have a hot lunch at the lodge.
Continue the game drive until 3:30 PM.
Drive to Morogoro Arc Hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Lodge/Hotel
Meal Plan: Half Board (HB) -
Day 3: Morogoro to Nyerere National Park for Boat Safari
- Have an early breakfast before beginning the journey to Nyerere National Park.
Drive through the Uluguru Mountains, crossing rivers and passing small local villages and farms.
Experience the wild and untouched area of Tanzania as you approach Nyerere National Park.
Arrive in Nyerere National Park for an afternoon boat safari.
Enjoy the opportunity to view hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird life along the riverbanks.
Watch crocodiles glide into the water and encounter hippos at close range.
Accommodation: Lodge/Hotel
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB) -
Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Nyerere National Park
- Start the day with breakfast before embarking on a full-day game drive in Nyerere National Park.
Explore the park in a 4WD vehicle, taking in the vast landscapes and wildlife.
Capture excellent photographic opportunities as you observe lions, elephants, wild dogs, buffalo, bushbuck, impalas, elands, baboons, zebras, wildebeests, and greater kudu.
Discover the incredible biodiversity of Nyerere National Park, Africa's largest national park, covering over 30,200 square kilometers.
Learn about the history and establishment of Nyerere National Park in 2019.
Accommodation: Lodge/Hotel
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB) -
Day 5: Walking Safari and Drive Back to Dar es Salaam
- Wake up early for a cup of coffee or tea before heading out for a wilderness walking safari.
Enjoy a 2 to 2.5-hour walk with an armed ranger for safety.
Get an intimate experience of the African wild, observing animal footprints and droppings.
Return to the lodge for breakfast.
Start the drive back to Dar es Salaam.
Arrive in Dar es Salaam and get dropped off at a location of your choice.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 10 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 10 | /person |
This is a private tour |