5 Day Southern Tanzania Safari

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5 Day Southern Tanzania Safari – Selous Game Reserve & Mikumi National Park Adventure

This unforgettable 5-day safari takes you deep into the heart of southern Tanzania, combining the untouched wilderness of Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park) and the savannah plains of Mikumi National Park. Experience diverse ecosystems and unique perspectives — from exciting boat safaris on the Rufiji River, thrilling game drives, to engaging Maasai cultural encounters. This adventure is ideal for travelers seeking raw nature, fewer crowds, and incredible wildlife sightings.

Highlights

Boat safari in Selous Game Reserve on the Rufiji River
Full-day game drives in Selous and Mikumi National Parks
Excellent opportunities to spot elephants, lions, wild dogs, giraffes, zebras, hippos, kudu, and more
Travel through scenic landscapes with picnic-style lunches
Visit a traditional Maasai village on the final day
Comfortable overnight stays at African Safari Camp Selous & Camp Bastian Mikumi

Day 1: Dar es Salaam → Selous Game Reserve + Boat Safari

• Morning pickup from your hotel or Dar es Salaam Airport

• Safari briefing and begin a 5–6 hour drive to Selous Game Reserve

• Enjoy your lunch en route

• Arrive in the afternoon and embark on an afternoon/evening boat safari along the Rufiji

River — watch hippos, crocodiles, and water birds

• Dinner and overnight at African Safari Camp Selous

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve

After breakfast, depart with packed lunch for a full-day game drive in Selous
Spot wildlife such as elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and if lucky, African wild dogs and countless bird species
Return to the camp in the evening
Dinner and overnight at African Safari Camp Selous

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 3: Selous → Mikumi National Park

Enjoy breakfast at camp then start your journey to Mikumi via Northern Selous — approx. 5–6 hours drive
Wildlife viewing en route, including chances to see impalas, wildebeests, elands, warthogs, giraffes, and elephants
Stop for a picnic lunch on the way
Arrive at Camp Bastian Mikumi in the evening for dinner and overnight

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park

After breakfast, depart with a packed lunch for a full-day game drive
Explore the open plains, home to zebras, buffaloes, hartebeests, giraffes, elephants,

and predators like lions and leopards

Enjoy viewpoints from several observation towers across the park
Dinner and overnight at Camp Bastian Mikumi

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 5: Mikumi → Maasai Village → Dar es Salaam

After early breakfast, visit a Maasai village for a cultural experience (approx. 2 hours)
Learn about traditional lifestyles, dances, and fire-making techniques
After the visit, start the drive back to Dar es Salaam
Drop-off at your hotel or Dar es Salaam Airport in the late afternoon

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch