5 Days Selous And Mikumi Luxury Safari From Dar Es Salaam

You will be picked up early from your hotel or airport in Dar es Salaam. Choose between a scenic 5-6-hour drive through rural Tanzania, enjoying changing landscapes, or a quick 1-hour flight to Selous for a more relaxed start. Upon arrival, you will check into your lodge or tented camp and settle in with a tasty lunch. In the afternoon, your first game drive begins. This is your chance to spot elephants wandering, lions resting in the shade, hippos in the rivers, and buffalo grazing in the tall grass. As evening falls, return to your lodge for dinner and enjoy the peaceful sounds of the bush at night

Rise early for a morning game drive when the animals are most active. You might choose a walking safari, which offers a chance to notice small details like animal tracks, insects, and plants, guided by an experienced ranger. Later, relax on a boat safari along the Rufiji River. Here, you will quietly drift past pods of hippos, watch crocodiles basking in the sun, and see a variety of bird species like kingfishers and fish eagles. After lunch back at camp, take some downtime or enjoy another game drive in the afternoon to explore different parts of the reserve. If you’re up for it, night drives are available, offering a chance to see creatures that only come out after dark, like genets and bush babies. End your day with dinner under the stars.

After breakfast, say goodbye to Selous and drive about 3-4 hours to Mikumi National Park. As you travel, watch the landscape change from dense forests and wetlands to broad open plains dotted with acacia trees. Check into your lodge and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, take a game drive through Mikumi’s savannah. Keep an eye out for lions resting under trees, giraffes browsing high branches, zebras galloping across the plains, and elephants moving slowly through the bush. As the sun sets, return to your lodge for dinner and a good night’s sleep.

Wake up early for a morning game drive to catch the wildlife during their most active time. Explore places like the Mkata Floodplain, which attracts a wide range of birds, making it a paradise for birdwatchers. After breakfast, you can visit a nearby Maasai village, where locals will share their traditions, dances, and stories. Alternatively, you might enjoy a peaceful nature walk around your lodge. Spend the afternoon on another game drive, or relax and soak in the views. Dinner awaits you back at camp, with the chance to reflect on the day’s adventures.

On your last morning, you can choose a gentle early morning game drive or walk to enjoy the peaceful bush one last time. After breakfast and packing up, you’ll drive back to Dar es Salaam, arriving in about 4 hours. You will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzanian safari.