5-Day Southern Tanzania Safari

Nyerere National Park

5 Days Southern Tanzania Safari. Discovery Journeys

5-Day Southern Tanzania Safari

Nyerere National Park

Duration

5 days

Min Age

Tour Type

Birding Tours, Tanzania Safaris

Trip Overview

The 5-Day Southern Tanzania Safari is one of the best of Tanzania's wildlife safaris. The safari explores two major incredible national parks in southern Tanzania. Southern Tanzania is less explored compared to the northern tourism circuit and it is therefore very exclusive. The wilderness and ecosystem in the south are less disturbed which gives you a raw and very authentic safari experience. On this safari, you will see four of the big five mammals and the major big cats including lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

This 5 Days Southern Tanzania Safari starts in Selous currently known as Nyerere National Park. The park is currently Tanzania's and East Africa's largest protected area. The vast size comes with an advantage of wildlife numbers. The park has all the big five mammals present even though elephants and rhinos are not very common. You will spend enough time in the wilderness exploring and seeing the major wildlife there.

From Nyerere National Park you will proceed to Mikumi National Park another diverse national park in the south. The park is home to various wildlife including elephants, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, giraffes, and lions among others. While in Mikumi, you will proceed with your explorations as you enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. You will end your 5-Day Southern Tanzania Safari here and be transferred back to Dar es Salaam depending on the schedule. The best time for this Discovery Journeys adventure is in the dry season from June to October when there is minimal rainfall disturbance. You can still travel in the wet season but some roads are muddy and can led to delays.

Safari Highlights

Day 1: Transfer to Nyerere National Park & Boat Cruise
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drives
Day 3: Game Drives & Transfer to Mikumi National Park
Day 4: Full Game Drive in Mikumi National Park
Day 5: Community Visit & Departure

Full Tour Package

Day 1: Transfer to Nyerere National Park & Boat Cruise

You will be picked up from your Hotel in Dar es Salaam for a scenic drive to Nyerere National Park. This is a relatively long drive but you will have en route stopovers for photography at areas of interest. Later proceed to arrive in time for lunch and later go for a boat cruise along Rufigi River. Here you will see a number of wildlife including crocodiles, hippos, and birds among others. Later head to your lodge for Dinner & Overnight. Accommodation; Africa Safari Selous

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drives

Start this day with an early morning game drive to catch up with the early risers. You will see a number of these and also enjoy the sunrise. You will get great moments for safari photography and create the best safari moments ever. You will then have your packed lunch and spend the afternoon on game drives. In the evening you will head back to your lodge for Dinner & Overnight.

Day 3: Game Drives & Transfer to Mikumi National Park

You will have breakfast at your lodge and a brief game drive as you transfer to Mikumi National Park. The drive is about 6 to 7 hours with stopovers for photography and a picnic lunch break. Arrive in the afternoon and proceed to your lodge for rest amidst the sighting of some wildlife species. Dinner & Overnight at Camp Bastian Mikumi

Day 4: Full Game Drive in Mikumi National Park

Head out after an early morning breakfast for a safari to explore the best of Mikumi National Park. Expect to see wildlife species including hartebeests, wildebeests, antelopes, zebras, lions, hippos, and a number of birds. You will have a picnic lunch break and in the afternoon proceed with the safari game drives. In the evening return to your lodge.

Day 5: Community Visit & Departure

After breakfast at your lodge, you will go for a community visit to the Masai and later have a relaxed drive back to Dar es Salaam. Arrive in the evening for a drop-off at the Hotel or airport depending on the schedule.

End of Safari.