5 Days Luxury Big Five Fly-in Safari in Mikumi and Nyerere National Park

Time: Morning flight and afternoon or evening safari
Main Activities: Flight transfer, lodge check-in and guided game drive
Attractions: Mikumi National Park, Mkata Floodplain and savannah wildlife

Begin your Southern Tanzania adventure with a scheduled flight from Dar es Salaam to the Mikumi area. After landing, meet your safari team and transfer to your luxury lodge or camp. Following check-in and some time to relax, head into Mikumi National Park for your first game drive. The park’s broad grasslands and woodland areas provide a rewarding introduction to the region’s wildlife and natural scenery.

Keep watch for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes and other animals moving across the plains. Lions may also be encountered depending on their location and activity. Your guide will explain animal behaviour, tracks and the relationships between species and their habitats. After the game drive, return to your accommodation for dinner and a relaxing evening

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Vuma Hills Tented Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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Time: Morning to late afternoon
Main Activities: Extended game drives, wildlife photography and picnic lunch
Attractions: Mkata Floodplain, open grasslands and woodland habitats

Spend a full day exploring Mikumi National Park, allowing more time to search for wildlife across different habitats. The Mkata Floodplain is especially appealing for its open views and opportunities to observe grazing animals. Elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and several antelope species may be seen during the day, while lions can sometimes be found resting or moving through suitable hunting grounds.

Enjoy a picnic lunch during the excursion, subject to the park’s designated arrangements, before continuing your wildlife search. Your guide will adapt the route to current sightings, weather and road conditions. The day offers opportunities to photograph animals in their natural environment and learn more about Mikumi’s ecology. Return to your lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight accommodation.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Vuma Hills Tented Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Time: Morning departure and afternoon activity, subject to flight schedules
Main Activities: Air transfer, ground arrangements and introductory wildlife excursion
Attractions: Southern Tanzania’s changing landscapes and Nyerere wilderness

After breakfast, prepare for your transfer from the Mikumi area toward Nyerere National Park. The journey will be arranged around suitable airstrips, available flights and the necessary ground transfers. Once you arrive in the Nyerere area, continue to your luxury accommodation and receive a briefing about the park’s wildlife habitats and planned activities.

If arrival time and conditions permit, enjoy an introductory game drive to explore the park’s varied scenery. Nyerere contains open woodland, grasslands and riverine environments that support a range of wildlife. Watch for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and other species while learning how the park’s habitats differ from those of Mikumi. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Roho ya Selous

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Time: Morning to late afternoon
Main Activities: Game drive, Rufiji River boat safari and wildlife observation
Attractions: Rufiji River, riverbanks, woodland habitats and wildlife-rich landscapes

Dedicate the day to exploring Nyerere National Park through a combination of wildlife viewing and a boat excursion on the Rufiji River. During the game drive, search for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and predators where present. Your guide will help identify animal tracks, explain seasonal movements and select suitable areas according to wildlife activity.

The Rufiji River offers a different perspective on the park, with opportunities to observe hippos, crocodiles and birds along the waterways. The boat excursion also allows guests to appreciate the riverbanks and surrounding landscapes from the water. Activities will depend on local conditions and the confirmed programme. Return to your luxury accommodation after a varied day of wildlife exploration.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Roho ya Selous

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Time: Early morning activity and scheduled departure
Main Activities: Breakfast, optional morning game drive and airport transfer
Attractions: Nyerere’s morning wilderness and final wildlife-viewing opportunities

Enjoy breakfast and, if your flight schedule allows, take part in a short morning game drive or another available activity. Early hours can provide opportunities to observe wildlife while the surroundings are cooler and animals are active. The experience will depend on the departure time, accommodation location and arrangements approved by your safari team.

After the morning programme, transfer to the designated airstrip for your return flight to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar, depending on your confirmed itinerary. Your five-day journey brings together Mikumi’s open plains and Nyerere’s riverine wilderness, creating a varied introduction to Southern Tanzania’s wildlife. Flight connections and onward travel should be confirmed in advance.