5-Day Selous and Mikumi National Park Safari From Dar es Salaam
Highlights
Dar es Salaam
nature, safari, Wildlife
Private Tour
5 Days
Easy
English
Description
Join us on a 5-day adventure from Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve and Mikumi National Park. Begin with thrilling game drives in Selous, where lions roam free, and the Rufiji River hosts hippos and crocodiles. Then, journey to Mikumi, known for its open savannahs and abundant wildlife. Encounter elephants, giraffes, and more on full-day game drives.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Dar es Salaam and Transfer to Selous Game Reserve
- Arrive in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city, either by international flight or connecting from another destination.
- Meet your safari guide at the airport or your hotel and begin the approximately 4-5 hour scenic drive to Selous Game Reserve.
- Arrive at your lodge or camp within Selous Game Reserve, check in, and have lunch.
- In the late afternoon, embark on your first thrilling game drive in Selous to start your wildlife encounters.
- Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
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Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve
- After an early breakfast, we set out for a full-day game drive in Selous Game Reserve. Explore different reserve areas, seeking out the diverse wildlife that includes elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and various antelope species.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the reserve, surrounded by nature and wildlife.
- In the afternoon, take a boat safari on the Rufiji River, the largest river in Tanzania, to observe hippos, crocodiles, and various birdlife.
- Return to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation.
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Day 3: Transfer to Mikumi National Park
- After breakfast, bid farewell to Selous Game Reserve and embark on a scenic drive to Mikumi National Park, which takes about 5-6 hours.
- Arrive at your lodge or camp in Mikumi, have lunch, and take some time to relax.
- In the late afternoon, head out for a game drive in Mikumi National Park to start exploring the park’s abundant wildlife.
- Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
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Day 4: Full Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park
- After breakfast, venture into Mikumi National Park for a full-day game drive. The park is known for its wide-open savannahs, acacia woodlands, and the opportunity to spot elephants, zebras, wildebeests, lions, giraffes, and more.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African wilderness.
- Continue your game drive in the afternoon, seeking out more wildlife sightings and photographic opportunities.
- Return to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation
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Day 5: Morning Game Drive and Departure
- On the final day, wake up early for a final morning game drive in Mikumi National Park. It’s a chance to catch glimpses of animals during their most active hours then transfer to Dares salaam.
- After breakfast, check out from your accommodation and start your journey back to Dar es Salaam.
- Depending on your departure arrangements, you will be transferred to the airport or your next destination.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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1 to 1 | /person |
2 to 6 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 1 | /person |
This is a private tour |