3 Days Southern Circuit Safari from Dar Es Salaam: Nyerere & Mikumi
Visit Nyerere and Mikumi on a 3-day Southern Circuit safari from Dar es Salaam, with game drives in both parks and luxury lodge stays.
View packageTake a 3-day luxury drive-in, drive-out safari from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere and Mikumi, with game drives in both parks.
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Explore Nyerere and Mikumi National Parks on a three-day luxury safari that begins and ends in Dar es Salaam by vehicle. Drive to Nyerere for an afternoon game drive, return early the next morning and then transfer to Mikumi for your second night. Explore Mikumi’s open Mkata Floodplain on the final day before driving back to Dar es Salaam. Your guide will search for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelope and birds across the two parks’ different habitats. Luxury lodges provide comfortable overnight stops between the longer journeys. The itinerary includes substantial driving, especially on day two and after the final game drive.
06:00–12:00 | Drive in to Nyerere: Your guide collects you at the agreed location and begins the journey towards Nyerere. Make comfort stops as needed while travelling through Southern Tanzania’s countryside. Your guide will introduce the first park and explain the afternoon game-drive plan. Arrive at your luxury lodge for lunch.
12:00–14:00 | Lunch and check-in: Freshen up after the transfer and prepare your camera or binoculars. Your guide will choose an accessible route according to arrival time and daylight. Leave the lodge ready to begin wildlife viewing.
14:00–18:00 | Afternoon Nyerere game drive: Look for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, antelope and birds across open and wooded habitats. Pause at interesting sightings to observe behaviour and take photographs. Your guide will also watch for predators when conditions allow. Return to the lodge after the drive.
Activities: Drive-in transfer, lodge check-in, Nyerere game drive.
Distance: Varies by lodge, park entrance and route.
Time: Allow most of the morning for the transfer and around 3–4 hours for game viewing.
Attractions: Nyerere wildlife, woodland and open landscapes.
06:00–09:30 | Morning Nyerere drive: Return to the park early for another chance to see animals. Your guide may explore a different accessible area, watching for mammals and birds active in the cooler hours. Stop at good sightings before returning to the lodge to check out.
09:30–11:00 | Prepare for the interpark drive: Freshen up, collect your luggage and confirm the transfer route. Your guide will arrange comfort stops and lunch according to the final plan. Leave Nyerere with time to reach Mikumi.
11:00–evening | Drive to Mikumi: Travel through Southern Tanzania towards the second park. The transfer takes much of the afternoon, with Mikumi game viewing scheduled for the following morning. Arrive at your luxury lodge, check in and rest.
Activities: Morning game drive, drive to Mikumi, lodge check-in.
Distance: Depends on the chosen lodges and road route.
Time: Around 3–4 hours in Nyerere, followed by several hours of travel.
Attractions: Nyerere’s morning wildlife and scenery along the transfer.
06:00–10:00 | Mkata Floodplain game drive: Begin early in Mikumi, looking for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and zebras across the plains. Your guide will pause at worthwhile sightings and point out birds. Enjoy the contrast between Mikumi’s open views and the Nyerere habitats you saw earlier.
10:00–14:00 | Final wildlife viewing: Continue along accessible routes and stop for a picnic lunch. Watch for antelope and possible predators before leaving the park. Your guide will plan the departure around the drive back to Dar es Salaam.
14:00–late evening | Drive out to Dar es Salaam: Travel back with comfort stops when needed. Arrival will be late after the game drive and road transfer. Your guide drops you at the agreed location.
Activities: Mikumi game drive, picnic lunch, drive-out transfer.
Distance: Approximately 300 km to Dar es Salaam, plus driving inside Mikumi.
Time: Around 7–8 hours in the park including lunch and stops, followed by approximately 5–7 hours on the road.
Attractions: Mkata Floodplain, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and zebras.
We offer two pricing options:
The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.
Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.
| No of pax | Adult Price | Child Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | From $778 pp | From $584 pp |
| 2 Pax | From $528 pp | From $396 pp |
| 3 Pax | From $445 pp | From $334 pp |
| 4 Pax | From $403 pp | From $302 pp |
| 5 Pax | From $378 pp | From $284 pp |
| 6 Pax | From $361 pp | From $271 pp |
| 7+ Pax | From $349 pp | From $262 pp |
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Take a 3-day luxury drive-in, drive-out safari from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere and Mikumi, with game drives in both parks.
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