4 Days Midrange Tanzania Southern Circuit Big Five Road Safari

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

Your midrange Tanzania Southern Circuit safari begins with an early pickup from your hotel, residence, airport or another agreed location in Dar es Salaam. Travel toward Nyerere National Park in a private safari vehicle while passing through local communities, farms and the beautiful countryside of southern Tanzania. Your professional driver-guide will share information about the journey, and a short refreshment stop will be arranged along the way.

11:30 AM–2:00 PM: Arrival, Lunch and Midrange Lodge Check-In

Upon arrival near Nyerere National Park, check in at your selected midrange lodge or tented camp. Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch and take some time to relax before beginning your first wildlife activity. Your guide will also provide a short briefing about the park and the animals commonly found within its diverse habitats.

3:00 PM–6:00 PM: Afternoon Nyerere Game Drive

Enter Nyerere National Park for an afternoon game drive through its open grasslands, riverine forests and miombo woodlands. Search for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and different antelope species. After sunset wildlife viewing, return to your midrange accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Lake Manze Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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6:30 AM–8:00 AM: Breakfast and Morning Safari Departure

Begin the day with an early breakfast at your midrange accommodation before departing with a packed picnic lunch. Morning hours are suitable for observing active wildlife and exploring areas around the lakes, plains and woodland habitats of Nyerere National Park.

8:00 AM–1:00 PM: Big Five Wildlife Search and Picnic Lunch

Explore the wildlife-rich areas of Nyerere while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and other iconic African animals. Additional sightings may include African wild dogs, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and numerous bird species. Around midday, enjoy your packed lunch at an authorized picnic site inside the park.

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

Continue your full-day game drive as your guide selects suitable routes based on recent wildlife movements. Visit different parts of the park for further animal viewing, nature observation and photography. In the evening, return to your midrange lodge or tented camp 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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6:30 AM–1:30 PM: Drive from Nyerere to Mikumi

After breakfast, leave Nyerere and continue your midrange Tanzania Southern Circuit safari toward Mikumi National Park. The drive offers views of rural settlements, farms and the changing landscapes connecting the two parks. Lunch and comfort stops will be provided during the journey.

2:00 PM–6:00 PM: Afternoon Mikumi Game Drive

Arrive at Mikumi National Park and begin an afternoon game drive across the famous Mkata Floodplain. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and large herds of antelopes. Mikumi’s open landscape provides excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography.

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

After completing the afternoon game drive, continue to your selected midrange lodge or safari camp. Check in, freshen up and enjoy dinner before spending the night 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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6:30 AM–9:30 AM: Morning Mikumi Game Drive

After an early breakfast, return to Mikumi National Park for your final morning game drive. Explore the Mkata Floodplain and nearby woodland while searching for predators, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and grazing animals that are often active during the cooler morning hours.

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

Leave Mikumi National Park and enjoy an early lunch at the lodge or a local restaurant. After lunch, meet your driver-guide and prepare for the drive-out journey back to Dar es Salaam.

12:00 PM–6:00 PM: Drive from Mikumi to Dar es Salaam

Travel from Mikumi to Dar es Salaam in your private safari vehicle, with short comfort stops provided along the way. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel, residence, airport or another agreed location, completing your 4-day midrange Tanzania Southern Circuit Big Five drive-in, drive-out safari.