Best 5 Days Safari To Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, & Udzungwa Mountains

Day 0: Arrival in Dar es Salaam

Arrival: Arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam. After clearing customs, you’ll be greeted by a Wild Horizons representative who will assist you with your luggage.

Accommodation: Transfer to a nearby hotel for an overnight stay. Use this time to relax after your journey, refresh, and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Evening: Enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel, where you can discuss your upcoming safari with your guide and fellow travelers.

Day 1: Transfer to Nyerere National Park

Morning: Depart from Dar es Salaam after breakfast and embark on a scenic drive to Nyerere National Park (approximately 5-6 hours). The landscape along the way features traditional Tanzanian villages and lush greenery.

Afternoon: Arrive at your lodge or camp in Nyerere National Park and enjoy a delicious lunch. Afterward, set out for your first game drive in the park, where you may encounter elephants, lions, and a variety of bird species.

Evening: Return to your accommodation for dinner. Optional night game drive available to experience the park's wildlife after dark.

Day 2: Nyerere National Park

Early Morning: Start with an early morning game drive, witnessing the dawn activity of the park’s wildlife.

Breakfast: Enjoy a bush breakfast surrounded by nature.

Midday: Experience a thrilling boat safari on the Rufiji River, observing hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife from the water.

Afternoon: Return to your lodge for lunch and some relaxation time.

Evening: Head out for another evening game drive, offering stunning views of the sunset over the savannah, followed by dinner at your lodge.

Day 3: Transfer to Mikumi National Park

Morning: After breakfast, depart Nyerere National Park and drive towards Mikumi National Park (around 4 hours).

Midday: Arrive in Mikumi National Park and check in at your lodge. Enjoy lunch with views of the park.

Afternoon: Go on an afternoon game drive, where you might see elephants, giraffes, zebras, and lions, with opportunities to capture stunning photographs of the wildlife.

Evening: Return to your lodge for dinner and share stories from the day's adventures with your group.

Day 4: Mikumi National Park and Udzungwa Mountains

Early Morning: Start your day with a game drive in Mikumi, catching sight of wildlife as it comes to life in the early morning.

Breakfast: Return to your lodge for breakfast before checking out.

Midday: Depart for Udzungwa Mountains, enjoying a scenic drive (approximately 1-2 hours).

Afternoon: Arrive in Udzungwa Mountains National Park. Engage in a guided hike to explore the stunning landscapes, endemic species, and unique ecosystems this area has to offer.

Evening: Overnight at a lodge near the Udzungwa Mountains, with dinner provided.

Day 5: Udzungwa Mountains and Departure

Morning: Enjoy a hearty breakfast and, if time allows, take a short morning hike or enjoy the breathtaking views of the mountains.

Transfer: Depart from Udzungwa Mountains and head back to Dar es Salaam (approximately 5-6 hours), stopping along the way for lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Arrive in Dar es Salaam, where you will have some leisure time for last-minute shopping or relaxing.

Evening: Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a farewell dinner before your transfer to the airport for your departure.