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5 Days/ 4 Night Tanzania Wildlife Expedition from Selous to Mikumi

Boats, bush walks and wild south

  • 5days
  • Dar es Salaamstarts
  • 2places to stay
  • $1,194per person, 2 travelling
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Overview

Embark on a journey of discovery across Tanzania’s most breathtaking landscapes. Your adventure begins with a scenic transfer from Dar es Salaam to the pristine Selous National Park, where you’ll spend a full day immersed in one of Africa’s largest and least disturbed wilderness areas. The following morning, enjoy an exhilarating walking safari, connecting intimately with the sights and sounds of the African bush. Afterwards, continue your journey to Mikumi National Park for a full day of thrilling game drives, where abundant wildlife roams against stunning natural scenery. The safari concludes with a relaxing drive back to Dar es Salaam, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wild beauty.

  • Nyerere NP (Selous)
  • Mikumi NP

Meals included

4 breakfasts5 lunches4 dinners

Route

Dar es Salaam → Dar es Salaam

4 nights

Day by day

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  1. Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Selous NP

    Dar es Salaam → Nyerere NP (Selous)

    Africa Safari Selous Safari Lodge BLD

    1. You depart from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, enjoying a scenic drive of approximately 5 hours.

    2. You'll arrive at Nyerere National Park and enjoy a hot lunch at the lodge.

    3. You'll begin an afternoon game drive, exploring the park’s vast wilderness and spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and other wildlife.

    4. You embark on a boat safari on the Rufiji River for approximately 2.5 hours. You'll enjoy close-up views of hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife, along with the beautiful river scenery.

    5. You return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

    Tonight you stay atAfrica Safari Selous Safari Lodge

  2. Day 2: Full day Selous NP

    Nyerere NP (Selous)

    Africa Safari Selous Safari Lodge BLD

    1. You'll have an early breakfast at the lodge, then depart for a full-day game drive in Selous National Park in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof.

    2. Morning game drive exploring the park’s vast wilderness. You'll spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and many other wildlife species as your guide explains the park’s ecosystems and animal behavior. You will enjoy the stunning landscapes and the peaceful beauty of Africa’s bush.

    3. Picnic lunch in a scenic location within the park.

    4. You continue with the afternoon game drive, seeking out more wildlife and photographing unforgettable moments.

    5. You return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

    Tonight you stay atAfrica Safari Selous Safari Lodge Visit their website ↗

  3. Day 3: Bush Walking in Selous NP then later drive to Mikumi NP

    Nyerere NP (Selous) → Mikumi NP

    Bastian Camp BLD

    1. You have an early bush walking safari in Selous National Park for approximately 2 hours. Accompanied by an experienced guide, you'll explore the wilderness on foot, spotting smaller wildlife, birds, and animal tracks while experiencing the sights and sounds of the African bush up close.

    2. You return to the lodge for breakfast.

    3. You depart Selous National Park in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof and drive to Mikumi National Park, enjoying the scenic countryside of Tanzania.

    4. You'll have a picnic lunch en route.

    5. You arrive at Mikumi National Park and enjoy an afternoon/evening game drive in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, exploring the park’s floodplains and spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and other wildlife. Continue the drive until sunset.

    6. You check in at the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

    Tonight you stay atBastian Camp Visit their website ↗

  4. Day 4: Full day Mikumi NP

    Mikumi NP

    Bastian Camp BLD

    1. You have breakfast at the lodge.

    2. You depart for a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park using a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, with a packed lunch. You'll spend the morning exploring the park’s vast floodplains and scenic landscapes while spotting a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and many more.

    3. Picnic lunch.

    4. You continue with the afternoon game drive using the 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, enjoying further wildlife viewing.

    5. Game drive ends at sunset. You'll drive back to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

    Tonight you stay atBastian Camp Visit their website ↗

  5. Day 5: Mikumi NP to Dar es Salaam

    Mikumi NP → Dar es Salaam

    End of trip BLD

    1. You have breakfast at the camp.

    2. You check out from the camp and depart Mikumi National Park using a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, beginning the drive back to Dar es Salaam. Optional Maasai Boma Visit: Along the way, you'll enjoy an optional visit to a traditional Maasai Boma near Mikumi. You'll experience Maasai culture, traditions, traditional dances, and learn more about their way of life. The visit is optional and can be arranged upon request.

    3. You stop for lunch at a local restaurant or enjoy a packed lunch along the way.

    4. You continue the scenic drive through the Tanzanian countryside towards Dar es Salaam. Approximately

    5. You'll arrive in Dar es Salaam, marking the end of your 5-day Tanzania Wildlife Expedition.

Where you will stay

2 nights

Africa Safari Selous Safari Lodge

Days 1, 2

Prices

In US dollars, per person. The more of you travel together, the less each person pays.

Travellers

—per person

—in total

Book at this price
Start datesSolo1 room2 people1 room3 people2 rooms4 people2 rooms5 people3 rooms6 people3 rooms
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026$1,809$1,194$1,061$941$911$856
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027$1,809$1,194$1,061$941$911$856

What is included

Included

  • All transportation
  • All accommodation as specified in the plan
  • All meals (as specified in the plan)
  • Drinking water (all days)
  • Activities as per plan.
  • Service of English-speaking driver guide
  • Park and activities fees
  • Taxes/VAT Africa Safari Selous Lodge
  • Bastian Camp

Not included

  • International flights
  • Personal Items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa etc)
  • Tips (Tipping guidelines usd 10 pp per day)
  • Accommodation before start of the tour and at the end of the tour (can be arranged at extra cost)
  • Mandatory tourism insurance fee of USD 44 per person (payable upon checking in at the Airport)

Your safari vehicle

Photos of the FIF safari vehicles you will travel in, with your English-speaking driver guide.

Book this trip

Tell us your dates and how many are travelling. We confirm availability and send you an invoice with every detail.

Booking terms

50% deposit to confirm, balance at the start of the safari or by bank transfer a week before. Card or PayPal payments carry the handling fee (usually 5–8%).

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