5 Days Nyerere And Mikumi national park Wildlife Safaris
5 Days Nyerere And Mikumi national park Wildlife Safaris is a Southern Tanzania safari package that provides an opportunity to explore and appreciate the natural environment and wildlife in both Nyerere National Park and Mikumi National Park, which are among the pristine national parks in Tanzania and Africa.
Nyerere National Park, previously referred to as Selous Game Reserve, is presently the largest national park in Africa, with pristine wilderness and a plethora of animals. Mikumi National Park is a highly sought-after location in southern Tanzania, renowned for its substantial populations of African wild dogs and elands. This safari features Elephants, Buffalo, Hippos, Crocodiles, and the endangered African Wild Dog as notable creatures to observe. Frequently observed are the lion, bushbuck, impala, warthog, ostrich, giraffe, eland, baboon, zebra, hyena, kudu, the rare sable antelope, and leopard. Additionally, you will observe over 400 avian species, including the Fish Eagle, Kingfisher, Secretary Bird, Sunbird, Hammerkop, Red and Yellow-billed Stork, Open-billed Stork, Weavers, Water Birds, Marabou Stork, and Vultures, among others.
Brief itinerary of 5 Days Nyerere And Mikumi national park Wildlife Safaris
- Day 1: transfer to Nyerere national park
- Day 2: Game drive (Selous game reserve) & Boat cruise
- Day 3: walking safari in Nyerere national park
- Day 4: transfer to Mikumi national park, Game drive
- Day 5: Departure
Detailed itinerary of 5 Days Nyerere And Mikumi national park Wildlife Safaris
Day 1: transfer to Nyerere national park
After breakfast, meet our experienced driver-guide at your hotel in Dar es Salaam and journey to Nyerere National Park with your packed lunch. Upon arrival at the lodge, check in and, in the late afternoon, proceed to the park for a game drive to observe the wildlife residing in the area. Notable creatures to observe during the game drive include lions, wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, hippopotamuses, rhinoceroses, antelopes, hyenas, and African wolves, among others. Proceed to your lodge for dinner and an overnight accommodation.
- Accommodation: Selous Kiniga Lodge or Rufiji River Tented Camp
- Meal itinerary: lunch and dinner
Day 2: Safari excursion (Selous Game Reserve) & Nautical expedition
Following an early breakfast, embark on a Selous game drive, which includes a picnic lunch. This trip will allow for exploration of the reserve, appreciation of stunning vistas, and observation of diverse wildlife like as elephants, giraffes, wild dogs, antelopes, and hyenas.
In the afternoon, you will proceed to the Rufiji River for a boat trip, where you will observe crocodiles and hippos in the river’s waters. A variety of aquatic avifauna, including yellow-bellied storks, kingfishers, lapwings, bee-eaters, fish eagles, and palm nut vultures, among others. The banks of the Rufiji River are consistently populated by substantial herds of elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes, who can be observed drinking water. Proceed to your lodge for dinner and an overnight accommodation.
Dietary schedule: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 3: Walking safari in Nyerere National Park
Partake in breakfast and proceed to the park for a walking safari, providing an opportunity to investigate Nyerere National Park and experience its diverse ecosystem, wildlife, and avifauna up close. This activity is conducted in the presence of an armed guide for safety; among the creatures you may witness during the walking safari are lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, impalas, warthogs, and hippos, among others. You will appreciate the picturesque landscape and natural environment in the park, partake in a picnic lunch, and proceed to explore the area on foot. In the evening, you will return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Dietary schedule: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Mikumi National Park for a game drive.
Day5 of 5 Days Nyerere And Mikumi national park Wildlife Safaris, Following breakfast, you will depart the park for a morning game drive en way to Mikumi National Park via Morongoro, traversing the Uluguru Mountains and crossing the river, where you will appreciate the vistas of local homesteads and agricultural lands. You will have lunch en route, and upon arrival in the park, you will embark on a twilight game drive. Proceed to your lodge for dinner and an overnight accommodation.
- Accommodation: Matembe Safari Lodge or Camp Bastian
- Dietary schedule: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 5: Departure
On the last Day of 5 Days Nyerere And Mikumi national park Wildlife Safaris, Commence the day with an early breakfast, then proceed to the park for a morning game drive, appreciating the dawn while observing diverse wildlife including lions, elands, hartebeest, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and elephants in the Mikumi floodplain, the park’s primary attraction. Return to the lodge for lunch, then transfer back to Dar es Salaam for drop-off at the airport for your departure flight home or to your next destination.
Conclusion of the 5 Days Nyerere And Mikumi national park Wildlife Safaris
INCLUDED
Park fees, transportation in an open-roofed 4×4, professional English-speaking driver-guide, guide allowances, excursions as outlined in the itinerary, full-day game drive (8 hours) and half-day game drive (4 hours), 1 liter of water per person per day during the safari, lodging on a shared basis, meals as specified in the itinerary. Taxation
EXCLUDES
Beverages, alcoholic beverages, personal items, gratuities, banking fees
Be advised that credit card payments will incur an additional 5% fee due to bank charges imposed by the financial institution in Tanzania.
Telegraphic Transfer payments will incur an additional fee of USD 50 per transfer as bank costs.