5 Days safari to Selous & Mikumi from Zanzibar

5 Days

Selous & Mikumi Safari from Zanzibar | Southern Tanzania Safari

Tour Overview

Discover the best of Tanzania’s Southern Safari Circuit with this 5 Days Selous and Mikumi Safari from Zanzibar. This adventure combines Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) — one of Africa’s largest protected wildlife areas — with Mikumi National Park, known for its open plains and excellent game viewing.

Nyerere National Park offers boat safaris on the Rufiji River, walking safaris, and classic game drives in a vast wilderness of over 50,000 km². It is home to elephants, lions, leopards, African wild dogs, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and more than 350 bird species.

Mikumi National Park, often compared to the Serengeti due to its wide-open landscapes, provides almost guaranteed wildlife sightings, including giraffes, zebras, elephants, wildebeest, and predators. This safari is perfect for travelers looking for diverse safari activities — game drives, boat safaris, and
walking safaris — combined with scenic landscapes and rich wildlife encounters.

Included

Accommodation according to itinerary
Meals as indicated (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Mineral water during safari
Transportation in 4×4 safari vehicle
Professional English-speaking guide
All safari activities: game drives, walking safaris, boat safari, hiking, canoeing, village visits
All national park fees
Flights: Mbeya – Dar Es Salaam
Transfers to/from Dar Es Salaam

Excluded

Day 1: Zanzibar – Dar es Salaam – Nyerere National Park (Selous)

Early morning departure on the 07:00 am ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam.
Upon arrival, meet your professional driver-guide and begin the scenic drive (approximately 4–5 hours) to
Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve).
Arrive at Nyerere Tented Camp in time for lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River. This unique water-based safari offers
close views of hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife along the riverbanks.
Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Nyerere Tented Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Nyerere National Park – Game Drives, Walking & Boat Safari

After breakfast, enjoy a full day of safari activities in Nyerere National Park. You will participate in:
● Private 4×4 game drives
● Guided walking safari (with armed ranger)
● Additional boating opportunities (depending on schedule)
Nyerere is Africa’s largest wildlife sanctuary, covering approximately 54,600 km² — larger than Denmark and four times the size of the Serengeti. The park hosts large populations of elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, impalas, eland, waterbuck, hippos, and over 350 species of birds.

Return to Nyerere Tented Camp for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Nyerere National Park – Mikumi National Park

After breakfast, depart for Mikumi National Park, crossing through parts of Northern Selous en route.
Enjoy scenic landscapes along the way.
Depending on arrival time, proceed for an afternoon game drive in Mikumi National Park.
Mikumi’s Mkata Floodplain is known for its high concentration of wildlife and excellent visibility.
Overnight at Camp Bastian Mikumi.

Accommodation: Camp Bastian Mikumi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Full Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a full day of game drives in Mikumi National Park.
Wildlife commonly seen includes:
● Giraffes
● Elephants
● Buffalo
● Zebras
● Wildebeest
● Hartebeest
● Impala
● Warthogs
● Hippos
With some luck, you may also spot lions, leopards, and African wild dogs. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon safari.
Return to Camp Bastian Mikumi for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Mikumi National Park – Dar es Salaam

After early breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Mikumi National Park. Later, begin your drive back to Dar es Salaam for onward travel arrangements.

Meals: Breakfast