3-Days Wild Heart of Tanzania, Mikumi & Selous Safari Adventure
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Overview
Immerse yourself in the untamed beauty of Tanzania with a thrilling 3-day exploration of Mikumi National Park and Selous Game Reserve.
This adventure takes you deep into two of the country’s most diverse and wildlife-rich regions, offering a perfect blend of game drives and nature experiences. Mikumi, known as the ‘Little Serengeti,’ is teeming with wildlife, including elephants, lions, and giraffes, while the vast Selous Game Reserve offers a unique opportunity to explore its rich landscapes by both land and water.
Experience the raw essence of African wilderness with Zansafari Tours, where every moment promises awe-inspiring encounters and unforgettable memories.
Notice: The price may increase or decrease based on the number of people and the distance our driver will need to pick you up and/or drop you off.
Included/Exclude
- Comfortable accommodations in safari lodges or tented camps
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing
- Experienced English-speaking safari guide
- All park entrance fees for Mikumi National Park and Selous Game Reserve
- Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Bottled water during game drives
- Boat safari on the Rufiji River in Selous
- Airport transfers to and from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar
- Guided game drives and nature walks
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, laundry)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Optional activities such as hot air balloon safaris
Tour Plan
Morning: Depart from Dar es Salaam early in the morning and drive to Mikumi National Park, passing through the scenic landscapes of rural Tanzania.
Late Morning: Arrive at Mikumi National Park and begin your first game drive, exploring the ‘Little Serengeti’ and its diverse wildlife.
Lunch: Enjoy a packed lunch within the park, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African bush.
Afternoon: Continue your game drive, with opportunities to spot elephants, lions, zebras, and more in the open savannahs.
Evening: Transfer to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay, with the sounds of the wilderness as your backdrop.
Morning: After an early breakfast, depart Mikumi and drive towards Selous Game Reserve, one of Africa’s largest and most diverse wildlife areas.
Late Morning: Arrive in Selous and check into your accommodation, followed by a brief rest.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch at your lodge, overlooking the stunning Selous landscape.
Afternoon: Embark on a boat safari along the Rufiji River, where you’ll have the chance to spot hippos, crocodiles, and a wide variety of birdlife.
Evening: Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, with the serene sounds of the river nearby.
Morning: After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Selous Game Reserve, exploring its diverse habitats and wildlife.
Late Morning: Depart Selous and begin the journey back to Dar es Salaam, with a packed lunch en route.
Afternoon: Arrive in Dar es Salaam in the late afternoon, where your guide will drop you off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your safari adventure.