5 Days Luxury Fly-in Holiday Safari Across Mikumi and Nyerere National Parks

Time: Morning flight and afternoon game drive, subject to schedule

Main Activities: Flight connection, lodge transfer, check-in and guided wildlife viewing

Attractions: Mikumi National Park, Mkata Floodplain and open savannah

Start your holiday with a confirmed flight connection to the Mikumi area. On arrival, meet your safari representative and transfer to your lodge. After checking in, head into Mikumi National Park for an afternoon game drive across open grasslands and woodland habitats.

Look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and antelopes while your guide explains the park’s wildlife and landscape. The route will depend on the time available after arrival and current conditions. Return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

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: Game drives, wildlife photography, birdwatching and picnic lunch

Attractions: Mkata Floodplain, woodland and savannah wildlife

Spend the day exploring Mikumi National Park at a comfortable pace. The Mkata Floodplain offers wide views of the landscape and opportunities to observe grazing animals. Your guide will choose suitable routes according to recent sightings, road conditions and your interests.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at an authorised location before continuing the afternoon drive. Take time to photograph the scenery and learn about the different habitats that support wildlife in the park. Return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation before travelling to Nyerere the following day

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 arrival, depending on connections

Main Activities: Confirmed flight and ground transfers, lodge check-in and introductory game drive where time permits

Attractions: Nyerere National Park, riverine habitats and wilderness scenery

After breakfast, depart the Mikumi area for Nyerere National Park using the confirmed flight and ground-transfer arrangements. The route may require a connection or transfer from a suitable airstrip, depending on available services and your accommodation location. Confirm the itinerary before travel rather than assuming a direct flight operates.

On arrival, settle into your lodge and receive a briefing about the next day's activities. If time permits, enjoy an introductory game drive to look for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and other wildlife. Return to the 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: Guided game drive, wildlife observation and optional boat excursion

Attractions: Nyerere National Park, Rufiji River and river-associated habitats

Explore Nyerere National Park with your guide, searching for wildlife across its varied habitats. Game drives provide opportunities to observe mammals and birds while learning about the park’s ecology. The route can be adjusted to current conditions and recent sightings, allowing time for photography and enjoying the landscape.

If a Rufiji River boat safari is operating and included in your package, it may be scheduled as part of the day or at another suitable time. From the river, you may observe hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds. If boating is unavailable, continue with game drives or another confirmed activity. Return to the lodge for dinner and your final 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 activity and departure, subject to flight schedule

Main Activities: Breakfast, optional short game drive and transfer to the departure airstrip

Attractions: Nyerere landscapes and final wildlife-viewing opportunities

Enjoy breakfast and prepare for the return journey. If time allows, take a short morning game drive before leaving the park. The activity depends on the departure time, the lodge’s location and the confirmed flight schedule.

Transfer to the appropriate airstrip for your return flight to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar, according to the booked route. Any connections should be arranged in advance. Your holiday ends after a varied Southern Tanzania experience combining wildlife viewing, comfortable accommodation and organised travel.