3 Days Nyerere & Mikumi Safari
Overview
This 3 Days safari to Nyerere (Selous) and Mikumi is ideal short safari on the Tanzania Southern Circuit. Nyerere Park size is stunning, bigger than Switzerland or Denmark, uninhabited and little touched by human interference. Visitors, therefore, find themselves in a pristine wilderness far away from the trodden tourist routes. Its wildlife (including some few remaining Black rhinos and Wild dogs) are very spectacular.
Mikumi’s landscape provides a serene wildlife experience, commonly seen animals like Impalas, Elephants, Giraffes, Zebras, Antelopes, Wildebeests, Elands, Crocodiles, Hippos, Baboons. If luck is in your favor, you won’t miss to see Lions and Leopard. Mikumi inhabits over 300 species of birds namely saddle bill stork, hammer kop, malachite kingfisher, lilac breasted roller, yellow throated long claw, battler eagle etc
Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Zanzibar / Dar es Salaam – Nyerere National Park
Take early in the morning flight from Zanzibar / Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park (Selous), picked up at Mtemere Airstrip then set off for game drive. Nyerere Park is known as home of wild dog and lions, leopard and many more animals. Lunch will be saved in bush and thereafter we will proceed with game drive till evening when we drive back to Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Nyerere National Park (Selous) – Mikumi National Park
Early in the morning breakfast at lodge and departure to Mikumi national park. Driving takes up to 7 hours due of lough road. Will have hot lunch at Morogoro Town and proceed with journey until we get at Mikumi national park. Will do evening game drive and drive back to hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Mikumi National Park – Dar Salaam / Zanzibar
Wake up early in the morning with breakfast and lunch boxes which will be saved in Bush as breakfast and lunch on the way to Dar Salaam. We will start with a short game drive then drive out the park around 10:30 am and drive back to Dar Salaam for catch up boat to Zanzibar which takes about 4 to 5 hours driving from Mikumi National Park.
Inclusion & Exclusion
Activities/services included in the cost:
- 03 days private safari from Zanzibar to Selous for 02 – 06 persons
- Transport and game drives in modified 4×4 land cruiser with photographic roof hatch
- Services of a professional experienced English speaking safari guide
- All wildlife game reserve entry fees for Selous
- All game drives as mentioned in the itinerary
- Afternoon boat safari in the Rufiji River
- 03 x 0,5 l mineral water per person / day during game drives
- 02 x FB at safari lodges or tented camps as per itinerary
- Ranger guided walking Safari at Selous Game Reserve
- Concession fees / Bed night levy by WMA
- Value Added Tax by Tanzania Revenue Authority
Activities/services excluded in the cost:
- International Flights
- All items of a personal nature; tooth brushes, tooth paste, lotions, sunscreen
- Gratuities for the safari guides and lodge staff (please tip separately)
- Travel insurance if needed
- Visa fee (50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)
- Drinks and beverages in lodges
- Airport pick up and transfers in private car at Zanzibar