5-Day Mikumi and Selous Safari from Dar es Salaam
Overview
Experience the best of Southern Tanzania with this 5-day safari combining Mikumi National Park and Selous Game Reserve. This tour offers thrilling game drives, boat safaris, and the chance to see a wide variety of wildlife in two of Tanzania’s most renowned conservation areas.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park
Depart early from Dar es Salaam and drive to Mikumi National Park, arriving by midday for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive in Mikumi, where you can spot diverse wildlife such as lions, elephants, buffaloes, and giraffes. Return to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park
Start your day with an early breakfast before heading out for a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park. Explore the park’s rich landscapes and capture the stunning scenery. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, then continue your game drive in the afternoon, seeking out more wildlife encounters. Return to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and relaxation.
Day 3: Mikumi to Selous Game Reserve
After breakfast, depart for Selous Game Reserve, one of the largest protected areas in Africa. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or camp. In the afternoon, embark on a boat safari on the Rufiji River, where you can spot hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species. Return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve
Enjoy an early breakfast before heading out for a full-day game drive in Selous Game Reserve. Explore the diverse habitats, from riverine forests to open plains, and spot wildlife such as elephants, lions, and wild dogs. Take a break for a picnic lunch in the bush, then continue your game drive in the afternoon. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and relaxation.
Day 5: Morning Game Drive and Return to Dar es Salaam
Start the day with a morning game drive in Selous Game Reserve, focusing on any remaining wildlife opportunities. After the game drive, return to your accommodation for brunch before beginning your journey back to Dar es Salaam. Transfer to the airstrip for your flight back, concluding your safari adventure.
- Accommodation in lodges or tented camps.
- All meals during the safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
- Round-trip flights Zanzibar-Dar es Salaam-Zanzibar (for Zanzibar departures).
- Ground transfers Dar es Salaam-Mikumi-Dar es Salaam.
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide.
- Game drives in Mikumi National Park (and other parks if applicable).
- Park entry fees.
- International flights.
- Visa fees.
- Travel insurance.
- Optional activities (e.g., Maasai village visit, nature hikes).
- Personal expenses (tips, drinks, laundry, souvenirs).
- Accommodation before and after the safari.
- Airport transfers not specified in the itinerary.