Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park and Nyerere National Park on a 4-day fly-in safari. Enjoy scenic flights, guided game drives, and close-up wildlife encounters with lions, elephants, giraffes, and more. Explore diverse landscapes from open savannahs to river systems, with chances for boat safaris and birdwatching. A seamless, time-saving adventure into Tanzania’s untamed southern wilderness.
Starts in Zanzibar and ends in Dar es Salaam! This tour combines and flight transfer to Mikumi and a road transfer to Nyerere National Park before another transfer to Dar-es-Salaam. These parks together create the Greater Selous Ecosystem, offering an authentic safari experience with diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes. This journey will surely provide unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s natural beauty and wildlife.
Zanzibar & Dar es Salaam (Google Map)
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On this fly-in safari from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park, you can expect a seamless travel experience that begins with stunning aerial views of the Indian Ocean and the lush landscapes of Tanzania. After your time in Mikumi, you’ll embark on a road transfer to Nyerere National Park, which is known for its vast wilderness and rich biodiversity. Finally, your journey will conclude with a road transfer to Dar es Salaam. This drive offers a chance to reflect on your safari experiences while enjoying the changing landscapes. In Dar es Salaam, you can explore the city’s vibrant culture, markets, and coastal views, making for a well-rounded Tanzanian adventure.
In the morning, you’ll be picked up from your hotel in Zanzibar and taken to the airport for a quick 45-minute flight to Mikumi National Park. Once you arrive at Kikoboga Airstrip, you’ll meet your driver guide, who will take you on a thrilling full-day game drive. Breakfast will be served inside the park to kick off your adventure.
You’ll enjoy a full day of wildlife viewing in Mikumi National Park, with a packed lunch provided to make the most of your time on the game drive. You’ll have a picnic lunch at a safe spot, allowing you to soak in the stunning scenery and captivating wildlife in their natural habitat. After a day filled with exploration, you’ll return to your accommodation for dinner and a restful overnight stay.
Accommodation
Camp Bastian or related Lodge
After an early breakfast around 6:30, you’ll set off from Mikumi for a scenic 8 to 9-hour journey to Nyerere National Park, taking in the stunning landscapes and attractions of Tanzania along the way. You’ll enjoy a hot lunch during the trip. Upon arrival at Nyerere National Park, you’ll take a short break at the Camp before heading out for a boat safari along the majestic Rufiji River.
This unique game-viewing experience on the Rufiji River offers fantastic opportunities to spot hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species. Before sunset, there will be a sundowner stop on a sandbank, allowing you to enjoy the breathtaking views. After witnessing the sunset, you’ll return to the Camp for a delightful dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
Accommodation
Nyerere Tented Camp or related Lodge
After enjoying a hearty breakfast, your wildlife adventure begins as you enter the park, exploring prime game viewing areas to see incredible animals in their natural habitat. Get ready for the thrill of spotting impalas, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, elephants, buffaloes, kudus, and many more fascinating species.
By midday, you’ll savor a delightful lunch at one of the park’s scenic picnic spots. The rest of the day will be filled with game viewing, bird watching, and stops at various waterholes. As the day comes to a close, you’ll exit the park in the late afternoon and return to the camp for a peaceful evening of relaxation.
Accommodation
Nyerere Tented Camp or related Lodge
On this day, you’ll start your morning with a bushwalking tour alongside bushmen at around 6:30 AM, where you’ll discover fascinating plants and animal species while immersing yourself in the beauty of nature and landscapes. After two hours of exploration, you’ll return to the camp for breakfast.
Following breakfast, you’ll check out from the camp and begin your journey to Dar es Salaam. You’ll be dropped off at your hotel, the airport, or the ferry terminal for your boat ride to Zanzibar. It’s been an incredible trip, and you’ll have amazing photos and stories to share with your friends and family back home.
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