4 days Driving safari to Mikumi and Udzugwa National Parks

4 days Safari to Mikumi and Selous / Nyerere National Park

This 4 Days Nyerere and Mikumi Safari is the finest Tanzania safari trip to do if you’re seeking for Tanzania safari parks to visit and want to have some alone time as well as see wildness at its best. One of the southern Tanzania safari packages you may reserve for the chance to see the areas that are almost unexplored and uninhabited is the 4 Days Nyerere and Mikumi Safari. The two most popular southern circuit parks of Tanzania, Mikumi National Park, and Selous Game Reserve are visited on this 4-day Nyerere and Mikumi Safari. Together with the standard safari game drives, you may also take part in guided walking safaris in the untouched wilderness and boat trips on the River Rufiji, all of which will reward you with breathtaking scenery and wild wildlife. Safari along the Rufiji River, gives you a picturesque view of almighty Rufiji River with its Ox-bow lakes and islands. The river is full of hippopotamus and crocodiles, which can be watched at a close range. Birds and other animals along the river banks expose the beauty of Tanzania’s wilderness. Buffaloes, water-bucks and impala are usually seen in the water meadows; elephants and lions sometimes seen drinking water.

Trip Description:

DAY ONE. Dar Es Salaam – Mikumi

After breakfast, drive to Mikumi National park, lunch served in en route to Morogoro. Mikumi is nestled between Uluguru Mountain to the northeast, Udzungwa Mountains and the Rift Valley escarpment to the south west as part of Selous ecosystem, it benefits from the highest game density of the entire conservation area. On arrival to the park enjoy afternoon game drives in Mikumi ‘till sunset.

Dinner and overnight at Camp Bastian – FB

DAY TWO. Mikumi – Nyerere National Park

Breakfast is served at the Camp. Check out and drive to Nyerere National Park and upon arrival check in the camp and then proceed with the afternoon boat Safari in the Rufiji River. Boat Safari in the afternoon is another way of game viewing on the Rufiji River; it offers a unique experience as the Nyerere is the only park in Tanzania and East Africa where this option is available. Rufiji River is one of the most dramatic rivers in Tanzania’s National Parks which is navigable all year round. The chance to get out of the vehicle and view game from a boat is one of the things that make Nyerere National Park such a great place to visit.

Meals and overnight at Selous River Lodge – FB

DAY THREE. Nyerere National Park Full Day

After breakfast, another full day of game drives in the park. Nyerere National Park is the largest game park in Africa – 4 times the size of the Serengeti. It possesses a diverse landscape from hot volcanic springs, sporadic lakes, channels from the Great Ruaha and Rufiji rivers.

Nyerere National Park is Africa’s greatest park that covers a wide variety of wildlife habitats including Lakes, open grassland, Acacia, Miombo woodland and riverine forests. The topography of the park varies from rolling savannah woodland, grassland plains and rocky outcrops cut by the Rufiji River and its tributaries. The Kilombero and Luwegu which together cover the greatest catchment area in East Africa, which flows from north to south provides the life-blood of Nyerere National Park. Sailing or Rafting down the Rufiji River is a superb way of seeing game in the park.

Dinner and overnight at Selous River Lodge – FB

DAY FOUR: Nyerere National Park – Dar es Salaam

Wake up very early morning, after a cup of tea/coffee transfer to Mtemere gate for Walking inside the park with the escort of an armed ranger, the journey takes about 2 to 3hours, on arrival to your pick up point you will be transferred back to the Lodge for Breakfast. There after proceed with short game drives till lunch which will be served at the lodge. After lunch, check out of the Camp and drive back To Dar es Salaam.

Dinner and overnight N/A

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PRICES ARE ON REQUEST.

Inclusions
- AMREF Flying Doctor Insurance (This service is only available before its dark and can only transfer you to the nearest airstrip to hospital during Emergency)
- Unlimited bottled drinking water during game viewing
- Unlimited game mileage
- Park entry fees and Crater fees (24hrs single entry)
- Professional English-Speaking Driver guide
  – A Friendly, Experienced and Passionate Driver Guide expert at a wide variety of skills: Flora and Fauna, Tanzania’s cultural and natural history
- 4X4 Custom built – Toyota Land cruiser
  – Pop-up Roof, Opening Sliding windows, Seat Belts, Heavy duty wheels, and Extra Fuel tanks
  – Refrigerator for cooling drinks, one pair of binoculars per couple, Eco friendly Trash Bag,
  – Wi-Fi on board during safari, Charging Outlets type Plug G for charging Cameras and smart phones
Exclusions
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and after safari
- Tips (Tipping guidance US$20 per person per day
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees,etc)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcohol drinks
- Travel insurance and medical repatriation
- Beverage in the accommodation you will be staying

CUSTOMIZE THIS ITINERARY

We give a room to our clients to choose what suit them, You can customize this itinerary to suit your schedule, budget, flight and what you will like most to see/visit while you are here.