Mikumi National Park1 day
Mikumi Safari Escape
A day trip from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi's wildlife-rich Mkata floodplain, ideal for travellers with limited time.
The journey
A closer look at Nyerere National Park.
Combine classic game drives with the extraordinary river landscapes of the Rufiji in Nyerere National Park. Your final route, accommodation and timing will be planned around your travel dates and preferences.
Highlights
What you'll love.
- Boat safari on the Rufiji River
- Hippos, crocs and forest birds
- Game drives on the river channels
- Remote, uncrowded wilderness
What to expect
Your journey, day by day.
Day 1
Arrival and game drive
Drive to Nyerere, afternoon game drive en route to your camp.
Day 2
Rufiji boat safari
Full-day on the river: channels, lakes, hippos and birdlife.
Day 3
Morning drive and return
Early morning game drive, then transfer back to Dar es Salaam.
Included
- Return road transfers from your Zanzibar hotel or Stone Town meeting point
- Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
- Park entry fees
- Bottled water on safari
- Safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- 2 nights' accommodation
- All meals on safari
Not included
- International flights
- Zanzibar accommodation
- Travel insurance
- Tips for your driver-guide
- Personal items and souvenirs
Important information
Good to know before you book.
- Seasonal: boat safari depends on river levels
- Best from June to October
- Light cotton clothing recommended
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