Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Mikumi and Nyerere Safari from Dar es Salaam with Boat Safari

5 Days Round trip from Tanzania Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy wildlife game drives in Mikumi National Park and spot lions, elephants, and wild dogs
  • 02 Experience a thrilling boat safari in Nyerere National Park, observing hippos and crocodiles up close
  • 03 Discover the scenic Uluguru Mountains and authentic Tanzanian villages during your journeys
  • 04 Explore Nyerere National Park, Africa's largest national park, on a full-day 4WD game drive
  • 05 Take a wilderness walking safari with an armed ranger and track the signs of the African wild

Embark on a 5-day safari from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi and Nyerere National Park, combining wildlife game drives, a scenic journey through the Uluguru Mountains, and a boat safari along the riverbanks of Nyerere. Spot lions, elephants, giraffes, wild dogs, hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife while exploring two of Tanzania's remarkable wildlife areas. The experience also includes a full-day game drive in Nyerere National Park and a unique walking safari with an armed ranger for a closer look at the African wild.

Embark on a 5-day safari from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi and Nyerere National Park, combining wildlife game drives, a scenic journey through the Uluguru Mountains, and a boat safari along the riverbanks of Nyerere.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Mikumi National Park, Uluguru Mountains
Languages English, French, German, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park Safari

  • 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)

2
Day 02

Full Game Drive in Mikumi and Transfer to Morogoro

  • 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)

3
Day 03

Morogoro to Nyerere National Park and 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 birdlife along the riverbanks.

  • Watch crocodiles glide into the water and encounter hippos at close range.

Accommodation: Lodge/Hotel
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

4
Day 04

Full-Day 4WD 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)

5
Day 05

Walking Safari and Return 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.

Mikumi National Park, Mkata Floodplain, Uluguru Mountains, Nyerere National Park boat safari

Where this trip takes you

Mikumi National Park, Mkata Floodplain, Uluguru Mountains, Nyerere National Park boat safari

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tanzania 4 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees
  • All activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • Accommodation
  • Transport
  • 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 5 days finish where they began, in Tanzania.

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