With 3,230 square kilometers coverage Mikumi National Park is well-known park in Tanzania. The park is well-known for its population of elephants, giraffes buffaloes, zebras, elands, greater Kudu, wildebeest, roan and sable antelope. Predators include tree-climbing lions (which are in large number), leopards, wild hunting dogs and black-backed jackal. More than 300 species of birds have been recorded here including Eurasian migrants such as red billed oxpecker, marabou stork and lilac breasted roller.
| Destination | Tanzania Southern Circuit |
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| Depature | Yes Required |
| Departure Time | Depend on Arrival Date |
| Return Time | Depend on Arrival Date |
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With 3,230 square kilometers coverage Mikumi National Park is well-known park in Tanzania. The park is well-known for its population of elephants, giraffes buffaloes, zebras, elands, greater Kudu, wildebeest, roan and sable antelope. Predators include tree-climbing lions (which are in large number), leopards, wild hunting dogs and black-backed jackal. More than 300 species of birds have been recorded here including Eurasian migrants such as red billed oxpecker, marabou stork and lilac breasted roller
Pick up from DSM city center and proceed to south of Dar es Salaam, along the Tanzania / Zambia Highway. Hot lunch on the way. Afternoon game drive of Mikumi National Park. Dinner and overnight at Vuma Hills Tented Camp / Camp Bastian (L,D)
After breakfast full day game drive of the park with picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Vuma Hills Tented Camp / Camp Bastian (B,L,D)
After an early breakfast depart for Nyerere National Park with picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp / Selous Jimbiza Camp or similar (B,L,D)
You will have full day in the Nyerere National Park exploration of the Reserve by 4 wheel drive vehicle with picnic lunch. Late afternoon, boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River, Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp / Selous Jimbiza Camp or similar (B,L,D).
The Nyerere National Park is the largest in Africa, covering 54,600 square kilometer. The reserve gets its name from the hunter and explorer Frederick Courtney Selous. He was killed here during World War 1. Selous is famous for elephants. Other species commonly seen are lions, wild dogs, buffaloes, bushbuck, impalas, elands, baboons, zebras and greater kudus. It was originally set aside as a hunting area where animals are abundant but more shy then the Northern Parks. Excursions by 4x4 vehicle will permit you to have good photographic opportunities and the chance to explore different sections of vast park.
You will discover the Rufiji River by boat, encounter hippos and crocodiles in good numbers. Some 350 bird species have been recorded in the Nyerere National Park. These are typical of miombo woodlands, and the bird life supported by Rufiji swamplands is of particular interest.
After early breakfast, another day in Nyerere National Park. You will start with early morning walking safari, followed by game drive with your picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp / Selous Jimbiza Camp or similar (B,L,D).
Walking safari will give you a particularly intimate feel for the African wilds.
It starts in the morning with a guidance of an armed ranger, takes 2 hours before you meet the driver at the reserve gate. Walking safaris offer a good chance of seeing giraffe, zebra, elephant, and good birding.
After breakfast, drive to Dar es Salaam with picnic lunch
Drop off at Dar city center hotel (B,L).
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