4 Days Midrange Tanzania Southern Circuit Walking & Big Five Safari

Book a 4-day midrange Tanzania Southern Circuit walking and Big Five safari with guided nature walks, private transfers, Nyerere and Mikumi game drives.

Tour Highlights

Day 1
Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park
Day 2
Full-Day Big Five Safari in Nyerere
Day 3
Nyerere to Mikumi National Park
Day 4
Mikumi Game Drive to Dar es Salaam

Tour Features

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Duration 4 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 Walking safari
Before your journey

Highlighted Tour Overview

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

Tour stylePrivate Safari
4 Days Midrange Tanzania Southern Circuit Walking & Big Five Safari is listed as a Private Safari. See the itinerary for the arrangements for this package.
ExperiencesWalking safari, Big 5 Safari
The experiences selected for 4 Days Midrange Tanzania Southern Circuit Walking & Big Five Safari are Walking safari, Big 5 Safari. The itinerary describes when they take place.
Travel monthsAll year
4 Days Midrange Tanzania Southern Circuit Walking & Big Five Safari is listed for travel throughout the year. Confirm availability for your preferred dates.
AccommodationMid-Range Lodges
The accommodation category selected for this package is Mid-Range Lodges. Confirm the specific properties and availability when booking.
4 Days Midrange Tanzania Southern Circuit Walking & Big Five Safari
4 Days Midrange Tanzania Southern Circuit Walking & Big Five Safari

Walking and Big Five Safari through Nyerere and Mikumi

This 4-day midrange Tanzania Southern Circuit walking and Big Five safari combines guided nature exploration with exciting game drives in Nyerere and Mikumi national parks. Beginning and ending in Dar es Salaam, the private drive-in, drive-out itinerary includes a guided walking safari in an authorized area near Nyerere, a full-day Nyerere game drive and two wildlife drives in Mikumi. Accompanied by experienced guides, you will learn about animal tracks, plants, insects and the smaller details often missed from a vehicle while also searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, giraffes, zebras, hippos and other Southern Circuit wildlife. Comfortable midrange accommodation, meals and private road transportation complete the safari.

Day by day Itinerary

Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park

Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park

6:00 AM–11:30 AM: Drive from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere

Your walking and Big Five safari begins with a private road transfer from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere. Travel through rural southern Tanzania, with comfort and refreshment stops arranged along the way.

11:30 AM–2:30 PM: Lunch and Midrange Camp Check-In

Arrive at your midrange lodge or tented camp, complete check-in and enjoy lunch. Your guide will explain the walking-safari safety procedures and the afternoon program.

3:30 PM–6:00 PM: Guided Nyerere Walking Safari

Join a trained guide for a walking safari in an authorized area near Nyerere National Park. Learn how to identify footprints, plants, insects and birds while appreciating the wilderness from ground level. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Destination:
Nyerere National Park
Overnight:
Lake Manze Camp
  mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch, Dinner
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Day 2: Full-Day Big Five Safari in Nyerere

Full-Day Big Five Safari in Nyerere

6:30 AM–10:30 AM: Morning Big Five Game Drive

After breakfast, begin a full-day game drive through Nyerere’s grasslands, woodlands and riverine habitats. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and other remarkable wildlife.

10:30 AM–2:00 PM: Lake Exploration and Picnic Lunch

Visit the park’s lake and river areas, where you may observe hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds and animals gathering near the water. Enjoy a picnic lunch at an authorized site.

2:00 PM–6:00 PM: Afternoon Wildlife Safari

Continue exploring Nyerere in search of African wild dogs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and antelopes. Return to your midrange accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Destination:
Nyerere National Park
Overnight:
Lake Manze Camp
  mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3: Nyerere to Mikumi National Park

Nyerere to Mikumi National Park

6:30 AM–1:30 PM: Drive to Mikumi

After breakfast, travel by road from Nyerere to Mikumi. Enjoy the Southern Circuit scenery while your guide arranges lunch and comfort stops during the drive.

2:00 PM–6:00 PM: Mikumi Big Five Game Drive

Explore the Mkata Floodplain in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes and other iconic African wildlife. The open plains also support giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and numerous antelope species.

6:00 PM–7:30 PM: Midrange Lodge Check-In

Proceed to your midrange lodge or safari camp for check-in, dinner and an overnight stay near Mikumi National Park.

Destination:
Nyerere National Park
Overnight:
Angalia Tented Camp
  mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4: Mikumi Game Drive to Dar es Salaam

Mikumi Game Drive to Dar es Salaam

6:30 AM–9:30 AM: Final Mikumi Game Drive

Enjoy a morning game drive through Mikumi’s plains and woodland. Search for wildlife you may have missed and observe animals during the cooler part of the day.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Lunch and Departure

Leave Mikumi National Park and enjoy an early lunch before beginning the return journey.

12:00 PM–6:00 PM: Drive Back to Dar es Salaam

Travel back to Dar es Salaam for drop-off at your preferred location, completing your midrange walking and Big Five safari.

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 $1,556 pp From $1,167 pp
    2 Pax From $1,056 pp From $792 pp
    3 Pax From $889 pp From $667 pp
    4 Pax From $806 pp From $605 pp
    5 Pax From $756 pp From $567 pp
    6 Pax From $723 pp From $542 pp
    7+ Pax From $699 pp From $524 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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    What is the tour style?

    4 Days Midrange Tanzania Southern Circuit Walking & Big Five Safari 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 4 Days Midrange Tanzania Southern Circuit Walking & Big Five Safari are Walking safari, Big 5 Safari. The itinerary describes when they take place.

    When can I travel?

    4 Days Midrange Tanzania Southern Circuit Walking & Big Five Safari 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 Mid-Range Lodges. Confirm the specific properties and availability when booking.

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