4 Days Walking and Big Five Mikumi Nyerere Midrange Fly-in Safari
Explore Mikumi and Nyerere on a 4-day walking and Big Five midrange fly-in safari with full game drives, bush experiences and Southern Tanzania wildlife.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 $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 |
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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.
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