Experience a 4-day midrange Tanzania boat safari in Nyerere, followed by exciting wildlife drives in Nyerere and Mikumi from Dar es Salaam.
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Water and wilderness come together on this 4-day midrange Tanzania boat safari through Nyerere and Mikumi national parks. After travelling from Dar es Salaam, guests experience Nyerere from the water during a guided boat safari along an authorized section of the Rufiji River system, watching hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds and animals visiting the banks. A full day of traditional game driving follows, opening access to lions, elephants, buffaloes, African wild dogs and the park’s varied inland habitats. The adventure then crosses by road to Mikumi, where the open Mkata Floodplain offers a final contrast and excellent views of giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and large elephant herds. Midrange accommodation, professional guiding and drive-in, drive-out transportation are incorporated throughout the journey.
6:00 AM–12:00 PM: Journey toward the Rufiji Wilderness
Leave Dar es Salaam early and follow the southern road toward Nyerere National Park. Urban scenery gradually disappears, replaced by farms, villages and extensive natural landscapes. Your guide will introduce the region during the journey and arrange a refreshment stop before arrival.
12:00 PM–3:00 PM: Lunch and Midrange Camp Arrival
Check in at a midrange lodge or permanent tented camp near Nyerere and enjoy lunch. Use the early afternoon to settle into your room, protect cameras and personal items for the boat activity and receive a water-safety briefing.
3:30 PM–6:00 PM: Rufiji River Boat Safari
Board a professionally operated safari boat for a completely different view of Nyerere’s ecosystem. Cruise past pods of hippos, crocodiles resting on exposed banks and colourful waterbirds feeding in the shallows. Elephants, monkeys and antelopes may also appear near the water’s edge. The changing colours reflected across the river make the late afternoon particularly attractive for photography before returning to camp for dinner.
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6:30 AM–11:30 AM: From Riverbanks to Big-Game Country
After breakfast, exchange the boat for a safari vehicle and explore the inland landscapes of Nyerere. Moving through miombo woodland and open clearings reveals wildlife that may not have appeared during the river experience. Lions, buffaloes, elephants, giraffes and African wild dogs are among the animals your guide will search for.
11:30 AM–1:30 PM: Picnic inside the Wilderness
Break for lunch at a designated picnic location. The peaceful setting provides time to absorb the scale of Nyerere before returning to the vehicle for the afternoon expedition.
1:30 PM–6:00 PM: Lakes, Plains and Afternoon Wildlife
Follow routes around lakes and wildlife corridors, where grazing animals and predators move between food and water. The combination of yesterday’s boat safari and today’s extended drive provides a broader understanding of the park. Return to your midrange accommodation for dinner and a second night.
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6:30 AM–2:00 PM: Overland Transfer to Mikumi
Breakfast is followed by a scenic road journey linking Nyerere with Mikumi National Park. Lunch and comfort stops will be arranged along the route, with opportunities to observe rural life and the changing vegetation of southern Tanzania.
2:00 PM–6:00 PM: Mkata Floodplain Game Drive
Enter Mikumi and explore the broad Mkata Floodplain. Elephants are frequently seen crossing between woodland areas, while giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest and antelopes occupy the grassland. Your guide will also check known predator territories for lions before transferring you to a midrange lodge.
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6:30 AM–9:30 AM: Final Morning Safari
Take advantage of the cooler morning conditions for one more journey across Mikumi. Follow fresh tracks, visit active water points and search for animals missed during the previous afternoon.
10:00 AM–6:00 PM: Lunch and Return Journey
Leave the park, enjoy an early lunch and begin the drive to Dar es Salaam. Drop-off at your hotel, home, airport or agreed location completes the midrange Nyerere boat and Mikumi wildlife 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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Experience a 4-day midrange Tanzania boat safari in Nyerere, followed by exciting wildlife drives in Nyerere and Mikumi from Dar es Salaam.
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