4 & 5 Day Selous Game Reserve & Mikumi Safari
Discover the hidden gems of southern Tanzania with our 4-day and 5-day Mikumi and Selous safari packages.
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Mikumi National Park
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Selous Game Reserve
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4 Day/3 Nights
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5 Day/4 Nights
Tour Overview
Explore the southern safari circuit of Tanzania with this 4-day adventure that combines the game-rich plains of Mikumi National Park with the wild and untouched beauty of Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve). This short yet immersive tour is perfect for travelers seeking a less crowded and authentic wildlife experience, offering thrilling game drives, boat safaris, and rich scenery.
4 Days Mikumi Itinerary Summary
Day 1: Mikumi National Park
Day 2: Game Drive – Transfer to Selous
Day 3: Selous – Game Drive & Boat Safari
Day 4: Walking Safari – Return to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar
Day 5: Departure Day
5 Day Itinerary Summary
Day 1: Mikumi National Park
Day 2: Mikumi National Park
Day 3: Drive to Selous Game Reserve
Day 4: Game Drive and Boat Safari in Selous
Day 5: Walking Safari – Return to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar
Day 6: Departure Day
Route and stop positions are indicative. Exact timings depend on wildlife sightings and park conditions.
Day 1: Mikumi National Park (2 Day for a 5 Day)
Upon arrival in Dar es Salaam, you’ll meet your friendly Esikar safari guide and begin the scenic drive to Mikumi. Along the way, you’ll pass bustling towns, farmlands, and the rolling Uluguru Mountains. Once inside the park, settle into your lodge or tented camp and enjoy your first afternoon game drive. Mikumi is often compared to the Serengeti because of its wide, open plains and excellent wildlife visibility. You may spot giraffes standing tall above the grass, elephants roaming the miombo woodlands, or lions lounging in the shade.
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Budget Camping, Mid Range or Luxury
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Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2/3: Game Drive – Transfer to Selous
Rise early for a morning game drive in Mikumi, when animals are most active. This is the best time to catch predators on the move or large herds grazing under the golden morning light. After breakfast, you’ll leave Mikumi and drive south into the wilder and more remote Selous Game Reserve. This part of the journey is an adventure in itself, taking you through remote Tanzanian countryside. On arrival in Selous, you’ll have time to relax and enjoy the peaceful setting near the Rufiji River.
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Budget Camping, Mid Range or Luxury
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Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Selous – Game Drive & Boat Safari
Today you’ll explore one of Africa’s largest protected areas. Selous offers dramatic scenery, winding rivers, and a rich diversity of animals including hippos, crocodiles, elephants, wild dogs, and over 400 bird species. Start with a game drive across the park’s rugged tracks before enjoying a peaceful boat safari in the afternoon. Cruising the Rufiji River, you’ll see wildlife from a unique angle hippos bubbling in the water, crocodiles sunning on the riverbanks, and kingfishers darting through the air.
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Budget Camping, Mid Range or Luxury
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Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Walking Safari – Return to Dar es Salaam
Start your final day with a guided walking safari one of the most thrilling ways to experience the African bush. Accompanied by an armed ranger, you’ll walk through the wilderness, learning about animal tracks, bird calls, and native plants. After breakfast, you’ll drive back to Dar es Salaam, arriving in the late afternoon, where your safari ends with memories of two of Tanzania’s most diverse parks.
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Departure
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Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Plan My Trip
Have questions about this tour or want to customise your itinerary? Chat with Esikar Tour & Safaris on WhatsApp.
INCLUDED
- Pick up and drop off from airport.
- 2 nights of hotel Accommodation before and after safari (breakfast included)
- Transportation in a 4×4 Toyota Land cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional and Experienced English-speaking safari guide
- All national park fees;
- All accommodation in safari lodges under your program
- Three meals per day on safari
- Bottled drinking water throughout the tour
- Medical kit
- Binocular
- All mentioned activist as per itinerary
EXCLUDED
- International Flights
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Optional activities
- Tips and gratuities to driver/Safari guide (20usd/day – recommended)
