6 Days Luxury Family Safari Tanzania Through Nyerere and Mikumi

Begin the safari with a comfortable road journey towards Nyerere National Park, enjoying the changing countryside along the way. After arriving at your selected accommodation, settle in and take some time to relax before heading out for a boat safari on the Rufiji River. The slower pace on the water allows the family to enjoy the scenery together while looking for hippos, crocodiles, birds and animals along the riverbanks. The experience provides a gentle introduction to the safari before returning to the lodge for dinner and a relaxed evening.

Time: Full day
Activities: Road transfer, Rufiji River boat safari, wildlife viewing, birdwatching and family photography
Distance: Dar es Salaam to Nyerere, depending on the selected route
Attractions: Rufiji River, riverbanks, hippos, crocodiles and birdlife

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Roho ya Selous

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive through Nyerere, exploring open areas, woodland and lake environments. The safari can be paced around the family's interests, allowing time to stop for interesting wildlife sightings, photographs and short breaks. Look for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, hippos, lions and other wildlife while enjoying the changing scenery of the park. A picnic lunch provides a relaxed break before continuing the afternoon game drive and returning to the lodge later in the day.

Time: Full day
Activities: Game drive, wildlife viewing, lake circuits, birdwatching, picnic lunch and photography
Distance: Internal safari routes
Attractions: Lakes, floodplains, woodland, wildlife and birdlife

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Roho ya Selous

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Begin with a guided walking safari designed to introduce the family to the smaller details of the African bush. Instead of focusing only on large animals, the experience brings attention to tracks, plants, insects, birds and other signs of wildlife along the trail. After the walk, return to the lodge for a relaxed break before enjoying an afternoon game drive. The day combines activity and relaxation, giving the family time to enjoy the surroundings without making the itinerary feel too demanding.

Time: Full day
Activities: Guided walking safari, wildlife observation, afternoon game drive and photography
Distance: Walking trails and internal safari routes
Attractions: Bush trails, woodland, vegetation, birds and wildlife signs

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Roho ya Selous

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Leave Nyerere after breakfast and travel towards Mikumi through the southern countryside. The road journey offers a natural change of scenery, with farms, villages, vegetation and open landscapes appearing along the route. Take suitable breaks during the journey so the family can stretch, enjoy refreshments and photograph the countryside. Arrive in the Mikumi area later in the day, check into your accommodation and enjoy a quiet evening before the next full safari day.

Time: Full day
Activities: Inter-park road transfer, countryside sightseeing, photography and selected stops
Distance: Nyerere to Mikumi, depending on the selected route
Attractions: Rural Tanzania, countryside landscapes and Mikumi surroundings

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Wellworth Mikumi Wildlife Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Spend the day exploring Mikumi National Park, beginning with the wide-open Mkata Floodplain. The open landscape provides excellent visibility for families to observe elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife while enjoying the scenery together. Continue through the park's game-drive circuits and spend time around suitable water areas where wildlife and birds may be observed. Take a relaxed lunch break before continuing into the afternoon for more wildlife viewing and photography.

Time: Full day
Activities: Game drive, wildlife viewing, birdwatching, photography and scenic stops
Distance: Internal game-drive routes
Attractions: Mkata Floodplain, savannah, seasonal water areas, wildlife and birdlife

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Wellworth Mikumi Wildlife Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Start the final day with an early morning game drive in Mikumi, when temperatures are cooler and wildlife activity can be rewarding. Enjoy one last opportunity to observe animals and photograph the morning landscape before leaving the park. Continue by road through the southern countryside, with selected stops for refreshments and sightseeing where appropriate. The safari concludes after a shared journey combining wildlife, river scenery, walking and family experiences across southern Tanzania.

Time: Morning game drive and return journey
Activities: Morning game drive, wildlife viewing, birdwatching, photography and road transfer
Distance: Mikumi to the final destination, depending on the selected route
Attractions: Mikumi savannah, wildlife and southern Tanzania countryside