6 Days Luxury Walking Adventure in Nyerere and Mikumi National Parks Tanzania

Travel towards Nyerere National Park and arrive at your selected accommodation in time to settle in and prepare for the first safari experience. Later, continue to the Rufiji River for a boat safari, enjoying the peaceful river scenery and observing wildlife from the water. Look for hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds and animals along the riverbanks while enjoying a slower introduction to the wilderness. Return to the lodge after the boat experience for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.

Time: Full day
Activities: Road transfer, Rufiji River boat safari, wildlife viewing and birdwatching
Distance: Journey 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:

Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, spend the day exploring Nyerere by safari vehicle. Follow game-drive routes through open plains, woodland and lake environments, searching for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, lions, wild dogs and other wildlife. Take time to stop at interesting sightings and enjoy the scenery rather than rushing through the park. A picnic lunch can be enjoyed within the park before continuing the afternoon game drive and returning to your accommodation later in the day.

Time: Full day
Activities: Full-day game drive, wildlife viewing, 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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Today is the main walking experience of the itinerary. Begin with an authorized guided walk through a suitable area of the park, moving at a measured pace while learning how to recognize animal tracks, plants, birds and other signs of wildlife. Walking provides a more intimate connection with the environment and allows you to notice details that are often missed from a safari vehicle. After the walk, enjoy a relaxed break before an afternoon game drive and further wildlife observation.

Time: Full day
Activities: Guided walking safari, nature interpretation, afternoon game drive and photography
Distance: Designated walking trails and internal safari routes
Attractions: Bush trails, vegetation, animal tracks, birds and woodland

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Roho ya Selous

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, leave Nyerere and begin the scenic road journey towards Mikumi. The drive provides a welcome change of pace, passing through rural landscapes, cultivated areas and settlements along the way. Enjoy selected stops for refreshments and photography where appropriate while watching the scenery gradually change. Arrive in Mikumi later in the day, check into your accommodation and enjoy a relaxed evening before the next safari experience.

Time: Full day
Activities: Inter-park road transfer, countryside sightseeing and photography
Distance: Nyerere to Mikumi, depending on route
Attractions: Southern Tanzania countryside, rural 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 around the Mkata Floodplain and its wide-open savannah. The open landscape offers excellent visibility for wildlife viewing, with opportunities to see elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and lions. Continue through different game-drive areas and allow time for birdwatching and photography around seasonal water areas. Return to your accommodation later in the afternoon after a full day in the park.

Time: Full day
Activities: Full-day game drive, wildlife viewing, birdwatching and photography
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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Begin the final day with an early morning game drive in Mikumi, enjoying the cooler atmosphere and soft morning light across the plains. Take one final opportunity to observe wildlife before leaving the park and continuing by road. The return journey provides additional views of southern Tanzania's countryside, with selected stops where appropriate. Complete the safari after experiencing the region through walking, boating and traditional game viewing.

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