5 Days Safari to Nyerere NP (Selous GR) and Mikumi NP

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5 Days Safari to Nyerere NP (Selous GR) and Mikumi NP

By African Pangolin Safaris

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Overview

Nyerere National Park is the largest National Park in Tanzania covers a total area of 30,200 km2 , located in the south of Tanzania. Formerly name of Selous GR, was named after Englishman Sir Frederick Selous, a famous big game hunter and early conservationist, who died at Behobeho in his territory in 1917 while fighting against the Germans during First World War. The Selous Game Reserve was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982 due to the diversity of its wildlife and undisturbed nature. In 2019 President of Tanzania decided to change it to National Park and become a largest National Park in Tanzania.

Mikumi NP was established in1964 covering an area of 1070 square kilometres; it was later extended in 1975 to cover the current area of 3,230 square kilometres. Mikumi National Park is located to the North of the famous Selous Game Reserve. The park is the fifth largest National Park in Tanzania and the most accessible from Dar es Salaam throughout the year

Activity location

Dar es Salaam
- Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

Dar es Salaam
- Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Tanzania

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5 Days Safari to Nyerere NP (Selous GR) and Mikumi NP

5d
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 7:30 a.m.

Price details

CA $1,991.22 x 2 AdultsCA $3,982.44

Total

Until Wed, Dec 17

What's included, what's not

4x4 Tourist jeep with open roof for easy view.
Bottled water
National Park fees
Driver/guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Boat Safari
Walking Safari in the wild
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Service charge
Anything of personal nature

Know before you book

Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Specialised infant seats are available
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Dress code is smart casual
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Nyerere NP(Formerly Selous GR)

1 stop
Meals: lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight at Mloka Safari Lodge or similar, Standard accommodation outside the park.

Nyerere National Park

Morning depart for Nyerere NP, you will have a short break for hot lunch on the way or at the lodge. The journey to Nyerere NP will take about 4 to 5 hours. Arrive for afternoon boat safari along the mighty Great Rufiji River. Boat safari brings you into close contact with hippo, crocodile and fantastic birdlife. Animals make their way to the river to drink and boat may approach elephant, waterbuck and other on the river banks to within a few metres. Crocodile glide into the water as your boat approaches and hippo appear in frightening proximity, grunting and blowing steam.

Day 2: Full day game drive in Nyerere National Park (Ex Selous GR)

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight at Mloka Safari Lodge or similar, Standard accommodation outside the Park.

Nyerere National Park

12h
Admission ticket included

Wake up for early breakfast in the lodge. After breakfast you will go out for full day game drive in Nyerere NP until sunset Nyerere NP is the largest National Park in Tanzania and is famous for its Elephants, commonly seen are lions, wild dogs, buffalos, bushbuck, impalas, elands, baboons, zebra, wildebeest and greater kudus.

Day 3: Walking Safari in the wild then drive to Mikumi NP

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight at Mikumi Tourist Cottage, Standard accommodation inside the park.

Mikumi National Park

Wake up early in the morning and have a cup of coffee or tea, then go out for wilderness walking safari with guidance of an armed ranger which will take two to two and a half hours. Walking safari will give you a particularly intimate feel for African wild. You will get the chance to touch the nature, see the different foot print and droppings of different wild animals and small creatures that you can’t see them during the game drive. After walking safari you will go back to the camp/ lodge for breakfast then you will start your journey to Mikumi NP, the journey is the most amazing and truly wild and untouched areas of Tanzania. The drive will take you up into the hills, across rivers and pass through small local villages and farms. The drive is tiring but possibly the most rewarding and adventures on the southern circuit. Arrive in Mikumi for Dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Full day game drive in Mikumi NP

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight at Mikumi Tourist Cottage, Standard accommodation inside the park.

Mikumi National Park

After breakfast you will go out for full day game drive in Mikumi NP with parked lunch boxes. Mikumi hosts buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, lions, pythons, zebras, leopards, crocodiles and many more. Over 300 species of birds have been observed in this park.

Day 5: Morning game drive then drive to Dar es Salaam

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: No accommodation - own arrangement.

Dar es Salaam

Start the day with early morning game drive. Enjoy the sunrise with morning game drive, this will take about two hours and a half and then drive back to the camp/lodge for breakfast. After breakfast you will continue with game drive until 1100am then drive back to Dar es Salaam with stopover on the way for hot lunch. on arrival your driver/guide will drop you off at your hotel

Location

Activity location

Dar es Salaam
- Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

Dar es Salaam
- Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Tanzania

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