6 Days 5 Nights Nyerere – Mikumi – Udzungwa

Published: 04 Mar 2026

This Southern Tanzania circuit offers a diverse, less-crowded alternative to the north, combining the vast, wild plains of Nyerere National Park, the accessible, "mini-Serengeti" savannahs of Mikumi National Park, and the lush, hiking-focused rainforests of Udzungwa Mountains National Park.

Day 01: Drive from Dar Es Salaam - Selous Game Reserve

Pick up at the airport or hotel, and drive to the Selous (5-6 hrs). You will take part in an afternoon boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River. Where you can see plenty of hippos, crocodiles and bird life. Overnight at the Selous Tented Camp – lunch & dinner included

Day 02: Selous Game Reserve/Nyerere National Park

You will participate in walking safaris, game drives private in Selous Game Reserve and boating safaris, Africa’s largest wildlife sanctuary, with an area of 54.600kms – bigger than Denmark and 4 times the size of Serengeti!.
Selous has the world’s largest number of large game animals – elephant, buffalo, and rhino.
It also contains wildebeest, eland, giraffe, waterbuck, zebra, impala, hippo, leopard and lion, not to mention over 350 species of birds. Dinner and overnight at the Selous Tented Camp. All meals included.

Day 03: Drive from Selous Game Reserve - Mikumi National Park

In the morning you will depart to Mikumi National Park while crossing through Northern Selous. Depends arrival time – afternoon game drive. Overnight in Camp Bastian Mikumi

Day 4: Mikumi National Park

Full day of game drives in Mikumi National Park Overnight in Camp Bastian Mikumi Whilst on safari, you can see a rich variety of bird species, as well as large numbers of giraffe, buffalo and elephants. If you are lucky you may also be able to spot lions, leopards and African wild dogs. Likely to be seen animals include zebras, hippos, hartebeest, wildebeest, impala, warthog, eland and antelope

Day 05; Mikumi National Park

Full day of game drives in Mikumi National Park Overnight in Camp Bastian Mikumi Whilst on safari, you can see a rich variety of bird species, as well as large numbers of giraffe, buffalo and elephants. If you are lucky you may also be able to spot lions, leopards and African wild dogs. Likely to be seen animals include zebras, hippos, hartebeest, wildebeest, impala, warthog, eland and antelope

Day 06: Hiking in Udzungwa - Sanje Waterfalls to Dar es Salaam

After breakfast, drive to the park gate and start hiking into the superb primary forest to the base and then the top of the spectacular 180m Sanje Waterfall looking for primates on the way (Iringa Red Colobus and Sanje Mangabey).

Swim in plunge pools, see endemic African Violets growing in the spray zones and have lunch in the forest on the top of the falls. Descend after enjoying superb views.

Drive back to the camp in the late evening for your hot dinner and spend the night at Udzungwa Forest Camp (Hondo Hondo) – Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
INCLUDED
o Camping safari according to the itinerary
o Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
o Professional, English-speaking guide
o Professional, English-speaking safari cook
o Overnight stays in safari tents
o Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, chairs, tables etc.)
o Meals according to the itinerary
o Mineral water and soft drinks throughout the tour;
o All mentioned activities
o All National Park fees
o Sleeping bag
o Thermos with hot tea/coffee;
o Medical kit;
o Binocular (1 per SUV);
o Wet wipes.
o Accommodation before and after the safari
o Pick-up from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
o Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari
EXCLUDED
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o Flights
o Optional activities
o Alcoholic
o Visa fees
o Tips to your safari guide and cook
o Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
o Travel insurance

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