4-Day Southern Tanzania Safari: Mikumi and Nyerere National Park
Mikumi and Nyerere National Park
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Tour Type
Wildlife Safaris
Group Size
100 persons
Location
Mikumi National Park
ABOUT THIS TOUR
Overview
Discover the wild beauty of Southern Tanzania on this 4-day safari with Jovial Safaris, combining the wildlife-rich plains of Mikumi National Park with the remarkable river landscapes of Nyerere National Park.
Mikumi offers excellent opportunities to observe elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes and, with luck, lions. In Nyerere National Park, experience a different side of Tanzania's wilderness, with opportunities for game drives and a boat safari along the Rufiji River, subject to availability and park regulations.
This adventure is ideal for travellers seeking a shorter safari from Dar es Salaam, with a combination of classic African wildlife viewing, scenic landscapes and river experiences.
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Destinations: Mikumi National Park and Nyerere National Park
Safari Type: Wildlife Safari
Starting Point: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Ending Point: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Starting Price: USD 850 per person
Accommodation: Budget camping or lodge accommodation, according to the confirmed package
Best Time to Visit: June to October is generally favourable for wildlife viewing. Other months may offer different scenery and wildlife experiences.
YOUR JOURNEY
Tour Itinerary
YOUR JOURNEY
Follow the journey day by day and discover what each day of your tour includes.
1
DAY
1
Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park – Afternoon Game Drive
After breakfast, depart from Dar es Salaam and travel toward Mikumi National Park through the scenic landscapes of southern Tanzania.
Upon arrival, begin your wildlife adventure with a game drive across the park's open grasslands. Mikumi is known for its elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests and diverse birdlife. You may also encounter lions and other predators depending on wildlife movements.
Enjoy lunch according to your confirmed arrangements before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, proceed to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or campsite near Mikumi National Park.
2
DAY
2
Day 2: Mikumi National Park to Nyerere National Park
Enjoy breakfast before departing for Nyerere National Park, one of Tanzania's remarkable wilderness destinations.
Travel through southern Tanzania's varied landscapes, with rest stops and lunch arranged along the way according to the schedule.
Upon arrival, check in at your designated accommodation and receive information about the activities planned for your stay. Depending on arrival time and availability, an afternoon activity may be arranged; otherwise, relax at the camp or lodge and prepare for the following day's wildlife experiences.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Lodge, tented camp or campsite in the Nyerere area.
3
DAY
3
Day 3: Nyerere National Park – Game Drive and Rufiji River Boat Safari
After breakfast, enjoy a wildlife excursion in Nyerere National Park. Explore the park's diverse habitats in search of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, antelope species and predators.
Later, experience a boat safari on the Rufiji River, subject to availability, water conditions and park regulations. From the water, you may observe hippos, crocodiles and a variety of birds along the riverbanks.
Enjoy lunch during the day's activities before continuing your safari experience. Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Lodge, tented camp or campsite in the Nyerere area.
4
DAY
4
Day 4: Morning Safari and Return to Dar es Salaam
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning wildlife activity if included in the confirmed schedule and permitted by departure times.
Begin your return journey to Dar es Salaam, travelling through the landscapes of southern Tanzania. Stop for lunch along the way according to your arrangements.
Arrive in Dar es Salaam later in the day, depending on road conditions and the location of your accommodation. Your four-day Southern Tanzania safari concludes with memorable experiences of Mikumi's wildlife and Nyerere's river wilderness.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation: Not included on the final night.
TOUR INFORMATION
What's Included & Excluded
Included/Excluded
What's Included
- Transport between Dar es Salaam and the safari destinations as specified in the confirmed quotation.
- Safari vehicle suitable for the planned activities.
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide.
- Three nights of accommodation according to the selected package.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Mikumi National Park entry fees.
- Applicable Nyerere National Park entry fees.
- Game drives specified in the itinerary.
- Rufiji River boat safari, if confirmed in the package.
- Drinking water during scheduled safari activities.
- Government taxes and applicable fees included in the confirmed quotation.
What's Excluded
- International and domestic flights.
- Tanzania visa fees and travel insurance.
- Accommodation in Dar es Salaam before or after the safari.
- Tips and gratuities for the driver-guide and other service staff.
- Alcoholic beverages and personal drinks beyond the stated provision.
- Personal expenses, including laundry and souvenirs.
- Optional activities not specified in the confirmed itinerary.
- Any services not specifically listed under What's Included.
TOUR DETAILS
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