Ultimate 4-Day Safari Adventure: Explore Nyerere and Mikumi National Parks
Ultimate 4-Day Safari Adventure: Explore Nyerere and Mikumi National Parks
Embark on an unforgettable 4-day safari adventure through Tanzania’s breathtaking Nyerere and Mikumi National Parks. Experience the stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich culture of the region. Enjoy guided game drives, scenic picnics, and the chance to see elephants, lions, and more. Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, this safari promises to create lasting memories. Book your adventure today and immerse yourself in the wild beauty of Tanzania!
Tour Highlite
Game Drives in Nyerere National Park: Experience exhilarating game drives to spot the Big Five and diverse wildlife in their natural habitat.
Boat Safari on the Rufiji River: Enjoy a relaxing boat safari, offering a unique perspective to view crocodiles, hippos, and a variety of bird species.
Scenic Views of Mikumi National Park: Discover the stunning landscapes of Mikumi, with vast savannahs and the majestic Uluguru Mountains in the backdrop.
Wildlife Spotting: Look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and more during guided safaris and walks.
Cultural Experiences: Engage with local communities and learn about their traditions and lifestyles.
Stargazing Opportunities: Enjoy clear skies and spectacular stargazing at night, away from city lights.
Comfortable Accommodation: Stay in charming lodges or tented camps, providing comfort and a connection to nature.
4-Day Safari Itinerary: Nyerere and Mikumi National Parks
Below is a detailed itinerary for the 4-Day Safari Itinerary: Nyerere and Mikumi National Parks.
This itinerary offers a balanced mix of wildlife experiences, scenic beauty, and cultural opportunities, making your safari adventure memorable.
Notes:
- This itinerary is customizable to suit your preferences and interests.
- Please confirm specific details about accommodations, costs, and any optional activities with Kanuth Adventure Safaris.
Activities: Game Drives, Boat Safari, Walking Safari
Days: 4 Nights: 3
Morning pick-up will be at the agreed meeting point in Dar, and the departure will be to Nyerere National Park. The journey will take 3 – 4 hours. Late afternoon, you take a boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River, which brings you into close contact with hippos, crocodiles, and fantastic birdlife.
Animals make their way to the river banks to drink. Boats may approach elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, waterbuck, and other game on the river banks within a few meters. Crocodiles glide into the water as your boat approaches, and hippos appear very close, grunting and spraying water.
- Meal plan:
- lunch
- dinner
- Accommodation:
- Budget: Nyerere Green Lodge
- Midrange: Selous Mpingo Lodge
- Luxury: Rufiji River Camp
A full day in the park exploring wildlife in a 4-wheel drive vehicle. There will be great photographic opportunities in many different sections of this vast park. The Selous Game Reserve is the largest in Africa, covering 54,600 square kilometres. This park is famous for its elephants; lions, wild dogs, buffaloes, bushbuck, impalas, elands, baboons, zebras, and greater kudus are commonly seen. Initially, it was set aside as a hunting area where animals are abundant but shyer than in the northern parks.
- Meal plan:
- lunch
- dinner
- Accommodation:
- Budget: Nyerere Green Lodge
- Midrange: Selous Mpingo Lodge
- Luxury: Mivumo Luxury Lodge
Before breakfast, you take a wilderness walking safari. This gives you an intimate feeling of the savanna and proximity to African wildlife. Walking safaris offer a good chance to see giraffes, zebras, elephants, and good birding. It starts in the morning with the guidance of an armed ranger, and it takes 2 hours before you meet our driver at the reserve gate. We then drive to Mikumi National Park Morogoro, passing by the Uluguru Mountains, across rivers, and through small local villages for a sunset game drive in Mikumi National Park.
- Meal plan:
- breakfast
- lunch
- dinner
- Accommodation:
- Budget: Tanapa Bandas
- Midrange: Camp Bastian
- Luxury: Vuma Hill Tented Camp
Early morning 4-hour game drives in the park and back to the camp for full breakfast. After breakfast, we leave the park and drive to Dar es Salaam, where we will stop for lunch at a restaurant in Morogoro. Continue driving back to the previously agreed drop-off point in Dar es Salaam.
- Meal plan:
- breakfast
- lunch
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation on this day
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Included in Price:
- All activities as per the itinerary
- All Accommodation as per itinerary – N.B. accommodation mentioned in the itinerary depends on availability at the time of booking; alternatives of a similar class may be booked instead.
- All meals as per itinerary (3 a day unless otherwise stated)
- All transfers to and from agreed to pick up and drop off points (e.g. Airport, Bus Station, hotel in town, etc.)
- All camping gear (if you are camping)
- Service of an English-speaking driver/guide
- Safari base 4×4 Vehicle with open roof for game viewing (sometimes a saloon car or other SUV for excursions in town, etc.)
- Driver’s salary and allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
- Bottled mineral water daily
- All Government taxes
- All National Park and Game Reserve Fees
- If included in your itinerary: foot safaris, boat safaris
- TANAPA armed ranger (where needed, e.g., on foot safaris, some boat safaris, etc.)
Exluded in Price:
- Extras, personal expenses, i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
- Optional activities not outlined on the itinerary
- International flights & corresponding taxes
- Visa
- Flying Doctors rescue services
- Travel, medical, injury and luggage insurance
- Tips to the driver & guides ($ 15- 20 Per day)
- Anything else not mentioned in the inclusions (above)
