Selous (Nyerere) to Mikumi Expedition in Tanzania: Mikumi, Nyerere (Selous)

Southern Circuit

5-Day Selous (Nyerere) to Mikumi Expedition

The Selous (Nyerere) to Mikumi Expedition is a 5-day private safari in Tanzania covering Mikumi National Park and Nyerere National Park (Selous). Prices start from $1,250 per person for two or more sharing, with lodges and tented camps.

From

$1,250 pp

Length

5 days

Route

Mikumi › Nyerere (Selous)

Stay

Lodges and tented camps

Best time

Jun to Oct

Your route, day by day

Follow the route across Tanzania.

Tanzania's big southern wilderness: boat safaris on the Rufiji River, walking safaris and far fewer vehicles than the north.

Start: MikumiReal map of Tanzania

1Day 1

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi

Drive to Mikumi for an afternoon game drive.

Mikumi
2Days 2-4

Nyerere National Park

Game drives, a boat safari on the Rufiji and optional walking safari.

Nyerere (Selous)
3Day 5

Return

Morning game drive and return to Dar es Salaam.

Know before you go

What you’ll find in Mikumi and Nyerere (Selous).

7.40°S, 37.00°E

Mikumi National Park

The closest big-game park to Dar es Salaam, with an open floodplain where elephants, giraffes and lions are regularly seen from the main road.

Wildlife & sights: Elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, lions and many birds.
Best time: June to October is the dry season with best visibility.
Guide tip: Ideal for a short break from the coast when you do not have time to fly north.

8.00°S, 38.00°E

Nyerere National Park (Selous)

A vast wilderness cut by the Rufiji River, where boat safaris and walking safaris sit alongside traditional game drives.

Wildlife & sights: Hippos and crocodiles from the boat, elephants, wild dogs, lions and waterbirds.
Best time: June to October is the dry season with the best game viewing along the river.
Guide tip: Add a boat safari on the Rufiji for a very different view of the park.

Explore Nyerere (Selous)

Highlights of this 5-day trip

Boat safari on the Rufiji River
Rich birdlife and hippo pods
Quiet, uncrowded game viewing

Your trip is planned by our Arusha-based team, who drive these roads every week. Dates, pace, lodges and extras can all be changed before you confirm, and your written quote lists every park fee and inclusion.

Starting price per person

$1,250

USD, two or more sharing, standard season. Final price depends on dates, group size and accommodation.

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Questions about this trip

How much does the Selous (Nyerere) to Mikumi Expedition cost?

It starts from $1,250 per person for 5 days with two or more travellers sharing. The final price depends on your dates, group size and the accommodation you choose, and is confirmed in a written quote.

What is the best time to do the Selous (Nyerere) to Mikumi Expedition?

Jun to Oct. June to October is the dry season with best visibility.

How many days do I need for Mikumi and Nyerere (Selous)?

This itinerary uses 5 days, which is enough to cover 2 key places without rushing the longest drives. Extra nights can be added at any stop.

Is this trip private?

Yes. You travel in your own 4x4 with a dedicated guide, so you set the pace for photography and rest. Group-departure options are available on request.

What will I see in Mikumi?

The closest big-game park to Dar es Salaam, with an open floodplain where elephants, giraffes and lions are regularly seen from the main road. Look for: Elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, lions and many birds.

What will I see in Nyerere (Selous)?

A vast wilderness cut by the Rufiji River, where boat safaris and walking safaris sit alongside traditional game drives. Look for: Hippos and crocodiles from the boat, elephants, wild dogs, lions and waterbirds.