This 1-day trip takes you from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park. Your adventure begins early morning with a flight from Zanzibar to Mikumi. Upon landing, your professional safari guide will meet you and lead you into the wild in a 4×4 open-roof safari vehicle. You’ll witness elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, hippos, and numerous species of birds. In the late afternoon, you will fly back to the paradise of Zanzibar, arriving with memories that will last a lifetime.
Pick up from Dar es Salaam city center and drive to Nyerere National Park with a picnic lunch. In the late afternoon, enjoy a boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River, where you will see hippos, crocodiles, and a wide variety of bird species. Over 350 bird species have been recorded in this ecosystem, especially within the miombo woodlands and riverine swamps.
Dinner and overnight at Mloka Safari Lodge.
Enjoy a full-day game drive in Nyerere National Park with a picnic lunch.
This is Africa’s largest protected wildlife area, covering approximately 54,600 square kilometers. The reserve is named after the famous explorer Frederick Courtney Selous.
Wildlife commonly seen includes elephants, lions, wild dogs, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, elands, impalas, baboons, and greater kudus. The park is less crowded than northern parks, offering a more exclusive safari experience.
Dinner and overnight at Mloka Safari Lodge.
After an early breakfast, start your day with a guided walking safari in the reserve.
Later, proceed to Mikumi National Park with a picnic lunch. The journey passes through the scenic Uluguru Mountains, rivers, and local villages, offering a truly authentic and adventurous experience.
Dinner and overnight at Camp Bastian Mikumi.
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park with a picnic lunch.
Mikumi covers approximately 3,230 square kilometers and is home to a wide range of wildlife including elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, elands, kudu, and various antelope species. Predators include lions, leopards, wild dogs, and jackals. The park is also rich in birdlife, with over 300 species recorded.
Dinner and overnight at Chambo Villa.
After breakfast, enjoy a half-day game drive in Mikumi National Park.
After lunch at a picnic site, visit a nearby Maasai village for a cultural experience, where you will learn about local traditions, lifestyle, and customs. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Camp Bastian Mikumi.
After breakfast, depart for Dar es Salaam with a picnic lunch.
Cost Includes
- Park fees
- All accommodation
- Professional driver/guide
- All transportation
- All taxes/VAT
- Round-trip airport transfer
- Meals
- Drinks
