5 Days Selous and Mikumi Safari

5 Days Selous and Mikumi Safari

5 Days Selous and Mikumi Safari

5 Days Safari in Selous and Mikumi national park is the best southern Tanzania safari assures you to enjoy the African nature and the wildlife while participate in various game viewing activities. Starting and ending in Dar es Salaam the Selous and Mikumi Safari takes you the African largest and untouched ecosystem which is home to hundreds varied species of animals and birds. This vast ecosystem is shared between the two parks which allow animals to migrate freely between the Selous and Mikumi in different season of the year searching for fresh pasture and water.

Game viewing experience in Selous game reserve and Mikumi national park is quite special and cannot compare with the northern Tanzania parks where there is a high congestion of tourist. This tour is truly gives you the chance to experience this secluded African wilderness while surrounded with few other tourist vehicles or sometimes alone.  Truly the Selous and Mikumi safari takes you away from the crowded safari.  In addition to that this Safari offers a range of game viewing activities such as boat safari, game drives and walking safaris in the middle of the jungle. Both three options aim at bringing you closer to the nature and experience the uniqueness of the African wilderness.

Apart from starting this safari from Dar es Salaam it can also started from Zanzibar by flying to Dar es Salaam airport where you will depart by road to Selous game reserve and Mikumi national park. For visitors with limited time the tour can be customized to three days where they will only visit Selous game reserve by flying directly from Zanzibar to Selous and back after the tour. By doing this option the cost of the tour will slightly differ from the original cost of the 5 days Selous and Mikumi Safari.

In this safari you  will stay in mid-range camps or lodges however this can be customized to budget accommodation if requested.

5 Days Selous and Mikumi Safari Itinerary

 

Day 1: Dar es Salaam – Selous Game Reserve

Today is the first day of your 5 days Selous and Mikumi Safari where you be picked up from your hotel in Dar es Salaam at 08:00 am for the journey to Selous game reserve. If you will be arriving on the same day from Zanzibar our driver guide will meet you at the airport at the time of your arrival and continue with the journey to Selous game reserve. Arrive Selous in the mid-day for lunch and in the afternoon embark into the boat safari along the Might Rufiji River. The boat safari is among the major game viewing activity in this 5 days Selous and Mikumi Safari which offers you the rare chance to get closer to the riverine animals and water birds.  You can get closer to animals such crocodiles, hippos, waterbucks and varied bird species. However animals such buffaloes and elephants which feed along the river banks or those which come to drink can also spot at a very short distance un- compared to the normal game drive. In the evening get back to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Full day at Selous Game Reserve

In the two days of your 5 days Selous and Mikumi Safari you will conduct game drives in various parts of the vast Selous game reserve. The Selous Game Reserve is known to be the most remote wildlife area in Tanzania and in the entire continent of Africa. With the total area of about 54,000 km square bigger than Switzerland, Holland and Belgium independently this massive wilderness area is the home to the largest population of elephants on the planet.  In addition to that it is also the leading place with the highest population of the rare African hunting dogs.  Other animals of the Selous game reserve include lions, giraffes, leopards, impala, wildebeest, hartebeests, pythons and elands.  Selous Game Reserve has over 350 varied species of birds. In the evening you will return to the camp / Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Selous Game Reserve to Mikumi National Park

Today morning you will embark on walking safari which will give you more opportunity to explore the nature. This guided walking safari will take about 2 to 3 hours  before returning to the camp for breakfast. Your  guide will help you to spot different birds and identify different species of plants and trees. Along the walking trail you will also spot several animals but your armed ranger will take care of it.

After taking the breakfast you will, depart Selous to Mikumi with expectation to arrive in the evening. Dinner and overnight  at Camp Bastian

Day 4: Game Drives in Mikumi National Park

Breakfast in the camp, departs for a full day game drive. Mikumi national park offers an amazing game viewing experience which starts just few minutes from the park entrance gate.  Although mikumi is rich in varied species of animals and birds but it receives less visitors annually compared to its counterpart northern Tanzania game parks. While on game drive you can see animals such as lions, leopards, hyenas, wild dogs, elephants, zebras and varied species of antelopes.  Mikumi has recorded to have over 400 species of birds. The common birds of Mikumi include Marabou stork, Red-billed oxpeckers, Black-bellied bustard, Francolin, Cattle egret, Guinea-fowls, Hornbill and Malachite Kingfischer. There are also colorful birds such as Yellow-throated long claw, the Lilac-breasted roller and the Bateleur eagle. Continue with game drive till late afternoon when you will drive to Mikumi Wildlife Camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Mikumi National Park to Dar es Salaam

Today after leisure breakfast in the camp you will pack your luggage and depart to Dar es Salaam. At Dar es Salaam we will drop you at the airport or your hotel.

End of the 5 days Selous and Mikumi Safari

Selous and Mikumi Safari Price

Solo Traveler: US $ 1810
2 Persons: US $ 1200 per person
3 Persons: US $ 960 per person
4 Persons to 6: US $ 850 per person

The Price includes

  • Transport and wildlife drives in modified 4 x 4 Land Cruiser with photographic roof hatch
  • Services of a professional English speaking safari guide
  • All wildlife reserve entry fees
  • All game drives as mentioned in the itinerary
  • 03 x 0,5 l mineral water per person / day during game drives
  • 04 x FB at safari lodges or tented camps as per itinerary
  • Value Added Tax by Tanzania Revenue Authority

 

The Price does not include

  • International Flights
  • Any domestic connection flights on arrival or departure
  • All items of a personal nature
  • Gratuities for safari guide and lodge staff (please tip separately)
  • Travel insurance if needed
  • Visa fee (50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)
  • Drinks and beverages in lodges
  • Airport pick up and transfers in private car
  • Accommodation at Dar es Salaam on arrival if needed
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Trekking Udzungwa Mountains through Mwanihana trail takes 3 days with overnight stay in tents in the mid of the virgin and charming forest. Starting few kilometers from the Udzungwa Mountains National Park headquarters in Mang’ula village this trail develops through the eastern side of Mt. Mwanihana, across semi-humid hilly forests, humid sub-mountain forests, pluvial mountain forests, and short stretches of high-mountain moorlands, and reaches the highest peak at about 2,400 meters of height. While hiking Udzungwa you will encounter several species of animals and vegetation.

The total distance for trekking Udungwa through this route is about 20 kilometers mostly gentle with some short steep distances. Since the night is spent in the forest where the weather and climatic condition is somehow difficult then this trail is recommended for adventure travelers and wilderness lovers.

Trekking Udzungwa Mountains Program

 

Day 1 – 2: Dar es Slaam to Mikumi National Park

Pick up from the hotel at Dar es Salaam or Airport for the drive to Mikumi national park with a short stop in Morogoro town for breakfast. Continue to Mikumi national park and upon the arrival at the park conduct game drive with the possibility to see animal such as lion, leopard, cheetah, elephants, buffaloes and several species of antelopes. This park is also the best spot for bird watching safari with about 400 bird species recorded. Meals and overnight at Camp Bastian.

Day 3: Mikumi National Park to Mang’ula

Early morning leave Mikumi to Udzungwa Mountains National Park at Mang’ula for registrations thereafter transfer to the starting point of Sanje trail for a half day trek. While hiking you will see several endemic primates such as Sanje Crested Mangabey and the Iringa red Colobus. Arrive at Sanje waterfalls which water drops at the height of about 180 meters. Spend some moments relax at the waterfalls and enjoy your picnic lunch overlooking the panoramic view of the Kilombero Valley. In the afternoon descend back to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Trekking Udzungwa – Mwanihana trail

Breakfast at the lodge then transfer to Sonjo Village which is begin point for the Mwanihana trek. Trek Mwanihana trail escorted by an armed ranger and encounter some game animals such as elephant and buffalo. As you track in the forest your guide will help you identify various medicinal plants. Today you will camp at Njia panda area.

Day 5: Trekking Udzungwa Mountains

Early breakfast, proceed with the Udzungwa Mountains trek through the changing forest to the Mwanihana summit. Encounter true montane vegetation amongst the Giant Ericas. Below you will view a spider’s web of elephant trails crisscrossing the park. Descend and trek through the forest until you reach your camp for the night.

Day 6: Udzungwa Mountains – back to Dar es Salaam.

Early morning after breakfast descend the trek with possibility to encounter some primates and antelopes such as red duiker. As you arrive at the starting point catch up the vehicle back to the lodge then proceed to Dar es Salaam.

End of the Tour.

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Cost For Trekking Udzungwa Mountains Includes:

  • Transport in a Private Safari Vehicle
  • All park entrance fees
  • Game drive in Mikumi
  • Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
  • Trekking at Udzungwa Mountains
  • Transfer from the Lodge to Mwanihana Trail

Tour Cost Excludes

  • Accommodation at Dar es Salaam
  • Flying doctors services
  • Any expenses of the personal nature

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Visitors for Mikumi Camping Safari are guaratee to see sufficient numbers of animals as the park host a big variety of mammals, reptiles and over 400 species of birds. Animals which can frequently seen in this park includes buffaloes, wildebeest, giraffes, elephants, lions, zebras, leopards, crocodiles and endangered wild dogs. While in Mikumi you can just start to seeing animals in few minutes after entered into the park entrance gate.

Furthermore the park has a variety of accommodation range from semi-luxury camps to budget lodge. There are also accommodation which founds outside the park few kilometers from the entrance gate in the small town of Mikumi.

Mikumi Camping Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi

Start your Mikumi Camping Safari by departing Dar-es-Salaam at 8:30 am to Mikumi National Park with lunch boxes. Arrive Mikumi and therefore continues with game drive in Chamgore (place of the python), and Mkata Flood Plain. The mkata floodplains has the highest game concentration in the park. Common  animals that you can see on game drive during your camping safari in Mikumi include hippos, elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, crocodiles and several species of antelopes. Since Mikumi host over 400 species of bird therefore it is also the best site for bird watching. Your guide will assist you to spot and identify some of these birds.  In the late afternoon drive outside the park for a short distance to Camp Bastian where you will spend a night with all meals included.

Day 2: Sunrise Game Drive

Breakfast in the camp, load your luggage and depart for another game drive into the park till late morning hours and then depart to Dar es Salaam.  en-route to Dar es Salaam. At Dar es Salaam we will drop you either at the airport, the hotel or your resident house.

End of Mikumi Camping Safari.

Mikumi Safari Tanzania Price

Safari Cost Includes

 

 

 

 

 

  • Mikumi park fee
  • Mineral water 1.5lt per person per day
  • Salary for a Professional English speaking driver guide
  • Full board Accommodation at Kikoboga
  • Transport on 4WD vehicle with the pop-up roof

 

Safari Cost Excludes:

  • Accommodation in Dar es salaam.
  • Airport departure tax
  • Hot and cold drinks at the lodges
  • Flying doctors insurance
  • Tips to the driver guide
  • All items of the personal nature

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Mikumi Safari tour is a 2 days safari which offers travelers a chance to explore one of the game rich sanctuary and the closest park to Dar es Salaam “the Mikumi National Park”. This park is located about 303 km or 5 hours drive from Dar es Salaam which makes it ideal destination for weekend break. While on Mikumi Safari you will explore an area of about 3,230 square kilometers which shares ecosystem with Selous game reserves. The sharing of ecosystem allows animals to freely migrate between the two parks in deferent season of the year.

The game viewing during Mikumi safari is best done in the northern west part of the park known as “Mkata flood plains”. The Mkata plains are compared to the Serengeti plains due to the significant numbers of animals present. The Mkata plains are surrounded from north by gently rolling hills covered by miombo woodlands. This northern part is the best for hiking during the tour.

Although Mikumi is well accessible by road from Dar es Salaam but it is not famous as the northern Tanzania parks. Till today there are few number of tourists go on Mikumi Safari despites of the fact that the park has abundant wildlife which visitors are guarantee to see.  However game viewing in Mikumi begins a few minutes from the park entrance gate where visitors will see a variety of animals includes the hippos and antelopes.

For bird lovers Mikumi safari is an ideal trip for you as it takes you through Mikumi park which host over 400 bird species. Some birds are residents while others used to migrate to other places on at different seasons of the year.

Accommodation during the Mikumi safari is offered in budget lodges and camps located inside the park and others few kilometers from the park at the small town of Mikumi.

Mikumi Safari  Itinerary

 

Day 1:  Dar es Salaam – Mikumi National Park

Today we depart Dar es Salaam at 06:00 am for the Mikumi Safari via chalinze and Morogoro town where we will stop for breakfast. After breakfast we will continue with the journey to Mikumi and arrive for lunch at Mikumi Rest House. The distance from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park is about 303 km which takes about 4 to 5 hours drive. Afternoon game drives in Mikumi National Park till evening. The Mikumi National park hosts a wide range of wildlife such as all the big game with exceptional of the rhinos. Common animals which we will see on game drives during the Mikumi safari includes large herds of Elephants, Buffaloes, Zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, Leopards, Lions, Sable Antelopes, Great Kudu, and many more. The chances of seeing tree climbing lions in Mikumi national park are higher than in the famous tree climbing lions home that is Lake Manyara national park.

 

Day 2: Mikumi National Park – Dar es Salaam

Today after breakfast we continue with our  Mikumi Safari by conducting game drives throughout the Mkata flood plains and Chamgore which is known for having largest number of game animals. The Chamgore is also known for having large number of pythons. In the mid-day we drive back to the lodge for hot lunch which followed by a departure to Dar es Salaam.

Mikumi Tour Cost

US $ 700 Solo traveler

US $ 450 per person sharing

Price are applicable at Mikumi Rest House, Camp Bastian Or Veta Lodge

 

Mikumi Safari Cost Includes:

Mikumi park fee.
Mineral water 1.5lt per person per day
Salary for a Professional English speaking driver guide
Full board Accommodation at Angalia Tented Camp
Transport on 4WD vehicle with the pop-up roof, which enable you to spot wildlife easier

 

Mikumi Safari Cost Excludes:
Accommodation in Dar es salaam.
Airport departure tax
Hot and cold drinks at the lodges
Flying doctors insurance
Tips to the driver guide
All items of the personal nature which do not mention on this itinerary

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Mikumi National Park is the fifth largest national park in Tanzania with an area of about 3230 square kilometers. This park borders with Selous game reserves to the south and share the same ecosystem which allow animals to migrate between the two parks. The game viewing experience in Mikumi is amazing due to the presence of abundant wildlife and birds.

Ruaha National park on the other hand is the second largest park after Selous game reserve. Similar to mikumi, Ruaha Safari offers a superb game viewing experience due to the presence of diverse landscapes which offer habitats to significant number of mammals. While on game drive you can easily spot large prides of lions with about 20 individuals. Large herds of elephants and buffaloes can also seen moving up and down to the Ruaha River to drink. The best time to visit Ruaha national park is during the dry season where shrubs and tall grasses are dry to offer a clear sight during game drives. However during this time is also when animals tends to congregate along the basin of the Ruaha river.

While doing Mikumi and Ruaha Safari you are guarantee to see a variety of animals like elephants, lions, zebras, wildebeest, elands, gazelles, hyenas and many antelope species. Both two parks have sufficient number of bird species which makes them to the best place for bird watching.

 

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Day 1 -2 : Dar es Salaam – Mikumi National park
At 0800 depart Dar es Salaam with picnic lunch boxes for a drive to Mikumi National park. Mikumi National Park shares part of the Selous ecosystem which host a vast number of game animals. The Mkata Floodplain is possibly the best place in Tanzania to see the powerful eland, the world’s largest antelope. The greater kudu and sable antelope found in the miombo-covered foothills of the mountains that rise from the park’s borders. On your arrival at Mikumi Proceed with the game drive till evening. Dinner and overnight Camp Bastian

 

Day 3: Mikumi – Ruaha National Park
Today after breakfast we continue with the Mikumi and Ruaha safari to Ruaha National Park via Iringa town where you will stop for lunch. As you arrive at Ruaha register at the park headquarters and continue with the game drive till evening. Dinner and overnight at Ruaha Tanapa Rest House.

 

Day 4: Ruaha National Park Safari
Morning and afternoon game drive in Ruaha National Park with the possibility to see different types of plain animals include, lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopard, hippos, wild dogs among others. Lunch, Dinner and overnight at Ruaha rest house.

 

Day 5: Ruaha National Park Safari
Morning walking safari followed by afternoon game drives in the Ruaha National Park.
Lunch, dinner and overnight at Ruaha Rest House.

Day 6: Ruaha – Dar es Salaam.
Early morning breakfast then drive back to Dar es Salaam with your picnic lunch boxes.

End of Mikumi and Ruaha safari

 

Package Cost includes
Game viewing in an open roof safari vehicle.
All park fees as it is explained on the itinerary
Full board accommodation while on Safari
Fee for professional driver guide

 

Packages Cost Excludes
Tips/Gratuity for the driver guide and the camp staff
Travelers medical insurance
Items of the personal nature

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Mikumi Safari Package is a short holiday break suitable for travelers with limited time who want to experience the nature and wildlife of Mikumi national park. Being the fourth Tanzania largest park, Mikumi national park features diverse and stunning landscapes which offer a peaceful habitats for hundreds of wildlife which you are guarantee to see during your Mikumi Safari. Common animals which you can see includes elephant, giraffe, buffalo, Burchell’s zebra, sable, eland, Liechtenstein’s hartebeest, lion, leopard, spotted hyena, and jackal. There are also yellow baboons near Kiboga, at the southern end of the park. 

Game drives during the Mikumi safari is done in different areas of the park but with the main focus to Mkata River Flood Plain and chamgore. These are the main game concentrated areas of the park where a variety of animals within a short period of time. nother attraction of the Mikumi are the two water holes (one is the hippo pool) where many animals gather for water drinking, especially during dry season. Along the water holes different bird species such as saddle-bill storks, hammer kops, and malachite kingfisher can be spotted as well as snimals such as crocodile, monitor lizard, and large pythons. While on Mikumi safari you will get the chance to visit the water holes and spot different bird species such as saddle-bill storks, hammer kops, and malachite kingfisher. Animals such as crocodile, monitor lizard, and large pythons can also seen in the area.  

The best time to visit mikumi national park during the dry season which is from June to October. However the park can be accessed year round due to the presence of tarmac road which cross the park for a distance of about 50 kms. In dry season visitors for Mikumi safari will enjoy an amazing game viewing experience due to the fact that the wildlife are congregated around waterholes and rivers where most of the game drives are conducted. 

Mikumi Safari Itinerary

 

Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

At 07:00 am we shall pick you up from the hotel in Dar es Salaam for the journey of about 5 hours to Mikumi National Park. Arrive Mikumi in the afternoon and continue with game drive exploring this beautiful park full of wildlife. Among the amazing things you are going to during the Mikumi safari are the tree climbing lions similarly to that of Lake Manyara. Enjoy the beautiful sunset view while watching animals’ drinking water at the hippo pool.

Option accommodation

Budget Option: Camp Bastian, Mikumi Rest House

Luxury Option: Stanley’s Kopjes, Vuma Hill Tented Camp

 

 

Day 2: Mikumi Safari Tour

Today we continue with the Mikumi Safari Package by conducting game drives exploring different attractions of the park include the water holes. During the dry season animals use to come to drink in the water holes and predators such lions stalking them. Mikumi national park is one among the few parks in Tanzania where you can frequently see the wild dogs. As the sun set down drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight

 Option accommodation

Budget Option: Camp Bastian, Mikumi Rest House

Luxury Option: Stanley’s Kopjes, Vuma Hill Tented Camp

 

 

Day 3: Drive Mikumi to Dar es Salaam

Leisure breakfast, pack the luggage and drive back to Dar with a stop in Morogoro Town for lunch. Arrive Dar es Salaam in the early afternoon and dropped off at the airport or your hotel.

End of Mikumi Safari Package

Mikumi Safari Package Price

 

Mikumi Safari Budget Option:

Solo traveler: US $ 1110

2 people: US $ 650 per person

3 – 6 people: US $ 500 per person

 

Mikumi Safari Luxury Option

Solo traveler: US $ 1518

2 people: US $ 960 per person

3 – 6 people: US $ 830 per person

Mikumi Safari Package includes:

Park entrance fees,

Full board accommodation

Transport based on a 4WD Safari vehicle with pop up roof

Fees for a professional driver guide

 

Mikumi Safari Package Excludes:

Pre and post accommodation in Dar es Salaam

Air port transfers

Entry Visa

Tips to porters and drivers

 

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