5 Days Mikumi & Nyerere National Park Wildlife Safari from Dar es Salaam

Experience the best of Southern Tanzania wildlife on this unforgettable 5-day Mikumi and Nyerere National Park safari, starting and ending in Dar es Salaam. This private safari combines Mikumi National Park’s open savannah plains, often called the “mini Serengeti”, with the vast and remote wilderness of Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve).

Designed for travelers seeking authentic safari experiences away from the crowds, this itinerary offers a perfect mix of game drives, boat safaris on the Rufiji River, and guided walking safaris, all led by a professional safari guide in a private 4×4 vehicle.

Safari Highlights

Explore two of Tanzania’s top Southern Circuit national parks
Enjoy classic game drives in Mikumi National Park
Experience a boat safari on the Rufiji River in Nyerere National Park
Optional guided walking safaris
Spot diverse wildlife including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife
Travel in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with an experienced driver-guide
Stay in carefully selected lodges and tented camps

Wildlife You Can Expect to See

This safari offers excellent opportunities to see lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and a wide variety of bird species. With some luck, guests may also encounter the rare African wild dog, particularly in Nyerere National Park.

5-Day Mikumi & Nyerere Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

After breakfast, meet your professional safari driver-guide and depart Dar es Salaam for Mikumi National Park. The drive takes approximately 5–6 hours, passing through Morogoro on a smooth, well-maintained highway.

Arrive at Mikumi National Park in the late afternoon or early evening and transfer to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Full Day Safari in Mikumi National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park with a packed lunch. Explore the park’s vast open plains and wildlife-rich areas, well known for large herds of elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, and antelope species.

Continue game viewing in the afternoon before returning to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Mikumi National Park to Nyerere National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Mikumi National Park. Later, depart for Nyerere National Park, the largest protected wildlife conservation area in Tanzania.

Arrive in the late evening, followed by check-in, dinner, and overnight stay at your lodge or tented camp.

Day 4: Nyerere National Park Safari Experience

Spend a full day exploring Nyerere National Park, one of Africa’s most remote and wildlife-rich destinations. Activities may include game drives, a boat safari along the Rufiji River, or a guided walking safari, depending on lodge arrangements.

Nyerere National Park is famous for its untouched landscapes, abundant elephants, hippos, crocodiles, lions, African wild dogs, and exceptional birdlife.
All meals and overnight at your lodge or camp.

Day 5: Nyerere National Park to Dar es Salaam

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive or boat safari before departing Nyerere National Park. Drive back to Dar es Salaam, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening.
End of your 5-day Tanzania wildlife safari.

Why Choose This Mikumi & Nyerere Safari?

Ideal for travelers short on time who want a true Tanzania safari from Dar es Salaam
Combines land and water-based wildlife experiences
Less crowded parks compared to the Northern Circuit
Flexible options for budget, mid-range, and luxury safaris
Perfect for couples, families, and private groups

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