3 Days Nyerere and Mikumi Drive-in Drive-out Luxury Safari Tour

Take a 3-day luxury drive-in, drive-out safari from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere and Mikumi, with game drives in both parks.

Tour Highlights

Day 1
Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park
Day 2
Nyerere Game Drive and Drive to Mikumi
Day 3
Mikumi Game Drive and Drive Out to Dar es Salaam

Tour Features

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Duration 3 Days
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Main Tour Focus Big 5 Safari
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Tour Type Private Safari
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Special For Wildlife
Before your journey

Highlighted Tour Overview

A quick look at the tour style, experiences, travel months and accommodation for this package.

Tour stylePrivate Safari
3 Days Nyerere and Mikumi Drive-in Drive-out Luxury Safari Tour is listed as a Private Safari. See the itinerary for the arrangements for this package.
ExperiencesWildlife, Big 5 Safari
The experiences selected for 3 Days Nyerere and Mikumi Drive-in Drive-out Luxury Safari Tour are Wildlife, Big 5 Safari. The itinerary describes when they take place.
Travel monthsAll year
3 Days Nyerere and Mikumi Drive-in Drive-out Luxury Safari Tour is listed for travel throughout the year. Confirm availability for your preferred dates.
AccommodationLuxury Lodges
The accommodation category selected for this package is Luxury Lodges. Confirm the specific properties and availability when booking.
3 Days Nyerere and Mikumi Drive-in Drive-out Luxury Safari Tour
3 Days Nyerere and Mikumi Drive-in Drive-out Luxury Safari Tour

3-Day Luxury Nyerere and Mikumi Drive-In Drive-Out Safari

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.

Day by day Itinerary

Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park

Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park

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.

Destination:
Nyerere National Park
Overnight:
Roho ya Selous
  luxury 4 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch, Dinner
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Day 2: Nyerere Game Drive and Drive to Mikumi

Nyerere Game Drive and Drive to Mikumi

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.

Destination:
Nyerere National Park
Overnight:
Stanley’s Kopje
  luxury 4 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Mikumi Game Drive and Drive Out to Dar es Salaam

Mikumi Game Drive and Drive Out to Dar es Salaam

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.

Destination:
Mikumi Natinal Park

TOUR PRICE/COST

We offer two pricing options:

  •   Private Tour (Sharing Price)
  • The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.

  •   Group Joining Tour
  • Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.

    Tour Cost

    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

    PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS

    Inclusions
  • ✓ All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • ✓ All Taxes/VAT
  • ✓ All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • ✓ Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • ✓ Rescue fee
  • Exclusions
  •  Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  •  Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  •  International flights to/from the start/end of the tour
  •  Personal items
  •  Tips: tipping guideline
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    FAQs about 3 Days Nyerere and Mikumi Drive-in Drive-out Luxury Safari Tour

    What is the tour style?

    3 Days Nyerere and Mikumi Drive-in Drive-out Luxury Safari Tour is listed as a Private Safari. See the itinerary for the arrangements for this package.

    What experiences does this package offer?

    The experiences selected for 3 Days Nyerere and Mikumi Drive-in Drive-out Luxury Safari Tour are Wildlife, Big 5 Safari. The itinerary describes when they take place.

    When can I travel?

    3 Days Nyerere and Mikumi Drive-in Drive-out Luxury Safari Tour is listed for travel throughout the year. Confirm availability for your preferred dates.

    What accommodation is planned?

    The accommodation category selected for this package is Luxury Lodges. Confirm the specific properties and availability when booking.

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