Safari Details
7-Day Mikumi, Nyerere NP + Udzungwa Hiking & Waterfall
This 7-day safari adventure combines the best of Tanzania’s southern circuit wildlife, nature, and adventure perfect for travelers seeking variety beyond the usual game drives. You'll explore the vast plains of Mikumi National Park, cruise the mighty Rufiji River and roam the wild terrain of Nyerere National Park...
Route At A Glance
A polished route framework, refined around your dates.
This 7-day safari adventure combines the best of Tanzania’s southern circuit wildlife, nature, and adventure perfect for travelers seeking variety beyond the usual game drives. You'll explore the vast plains of Mikumi National Park, cruise the mighty Rufiji River and roam the wild terrain of Nyerere National Park... The final version can shift lodge level, flight timing, activity rhythm, and beach or city connections.
Trip Overview
Best suited to private tour, mid-range.
This 7-day safari adventure combines the best of Tanzania’s southern circuit wildlife, nature, and adventure perfect for travelers seeking variety beyond the usual game drives. You'll explore the vast plains of Mikumi National Park, cruise the mighty Rufiji River and roam the wild terrain of Nyerere National Park... Uwanda can adjust accommodation, activity rhythm, and transfer style around your dates and budget.
Human planning note
This route is best treated as a starting design, not a fixed bus tour. Tell Uwanda your arrival point, travel month, and comfort level so the team can tune the route before quoting.
Included And Excluded
Know what is usually included before you request a quote.
Included In Planning
- Private safari vehicle and professional driver-guide as agreed in the final quote.
- Park entry planning, route coordination, and activity timing support.
- Accommodation matching based on selected budget, mid-range, or luxury comfort level.
- Meals and drinking water during safari days according to the confirmed itinerary.
- Airport, hotel, or ferry pickup coordination where included in the agreed route.
Usually Excluded
- International flights, visas, travel insurance, and personal medical expenses.
- Tips, premium drinks, laundry, personal purchases, and optional upgrades.
- Domestic flights unless clearly included in the confirmed package quote.
- Extra hotel nights before or after safari unless requested and added to the quote.
Itinerary Flow
A day-by-day flow that can still be customized.
Each day shows the route focus, main destination, meal plan, and suggested accommodation from the imported Uwanda database.
DAY 1
Day 1
Dar es Salaam to Mikumi + Maasai Culture
Description
The journey will start from Dar es Salaam early in the morning when our professional driver will pick you up and drive to Mikumi National Park. On arrival, you will learn how to make a fire with sticks and also learn more about the Maasai. You'll explore the places where most of them live, and experience their traditions and customs. After the safari, head back to your camp to prepare for the next day's activities.
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DAY 2
Day 2
Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park
Description
After breakfast, you will head out to Mikumi National Park for a full-day game drive. Experience the wonderful animals like lion, eland and buffalo that can be found here. The Mikumi Floodplain is the main feature of the park bordering the mountain ranges. In the afternoon, you will have time for lunch, before continuing with the game drive until the evening. Return to the camp to prepare for the next day's scheduled activities.
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DAY 3
Day 3
Udzungwa For Hiking And Waterfall
Description
After an early breakfast, you go to Udzungwa Mountains National Park for hiking at the waterfalls. You will receive a briefing on arrival, and then start your hike in the forest mountains. From the top of the waterfall, you have a great view of the enormous Kilombero Sugarcane Valley, one of the biggest sugarcane plantations in Tanzania. In the afternoon, you will have a packed lunch.
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DAY 4
Day 4
Mikumi to Nyerere National Park (Selous) + Boat Safari
Description
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your camp and driven to Nyerere National Park with a picnic lunch on the way. We arrive in the late afternoon and go on a boat safari where you’ll spot hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitats. Meals and your overnight stay will be offered at Africa Safari Camp.
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DAY 5
Day 5
Full-Day Game Drive in Nyerere National Park (Selous)
Description
After breakfast, from 7:30 am to the evening, you will do a full-day game drive in Nyerere National Park (formerly known as Selous Game Reserve). The journey will start from the Africa Safari Selous Camp where you will be picked up by our professional drivers and guides. Today, you will enjoy seeing animals including elephant, zebra, giraffe, antelope, and many more. You will also see birds and landscape scenery with varied topography including wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest, and higher ground with vast views of far-off mountains. In the afternoon, you will have your packed lunch and some time to rest. We then continue with the game drive until evening when you will return to Africa Safari Selous for dinner and sleep, preparing for the next day.
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DAY 6
Day 6
Full-day Game Drive on Different Routes in Nyerere National Park (Selous) & Visit Hotspring
Description
After breakfast, you will do another full-day game drive until the evening. Go on different routes from the previous day, starting from the Africa Safari Camp where you will be picked up by our professional drivers and guides. Today, you will get to see various animals including elephant, zebra, giraffe, antelope and more. You will also see birds, and landscape scenery with varied topography including wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest, and higher ground with vast views of far-off mountains. You will also get a chance to visit a hot spring and even go swimming. This visit depends on the accessibility of the road to the location since, during the rainy season, there will be mud on the road. In the afternoon, you will get a packed lunch and some time to rest, then continue with the game drive. In the evening, you will return to Africa Safari Selous for dinner and sleep and prepare for tomorrow.
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DAY 7
Day 7
Bushman Walking Safari & Flying to Zanzibar/ Drive Back Dar Es Salaam
Description
On your last day, before breakfast, you will do a walking tour in the forest with a Bushman, accompanied by an armed ranger. We return to the hotel for breakfast and prepare for our trip to the Mtemere Airstrip where you will be picked up by our drivers for your flight to Zanzibar. We can also arrange a trip back to Dar es Salaam if you prefer.
Safari Gallery
The landscapes and lodge mood behind this journey.
Experience Notes
What Uwanda can coordinate behind the scenes.
Park Fees
Meals And Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Activities
Experiences that can enrich this route.
Private Game Drives
Flexible wildlife viewing with a guide who can adjust pacing around sightings, photography light, and guest comfort.
Scenic Route Planning
Uwanda helps shape road, flight, and park sequencing so the journey feels practical rather than rushed.
Optional Add-Ons
Depending on the route, ask about boat safaris, walking safaris, hot springs, culture visits, Zanzibar extensions, or lodge upgrades.
Prices
Starting price guide before your custom quote.
Travelers
Adult pp
Child pp
1
$3,400
$2,312
2
$1,869
$1,271
3
$1,869
$1,271
4
$1,860
$1,265
5
$1,869
$1,271
6+
$1,800
$1,224
Children are priced using this safari age policy: 5-12 years. Younger infants can be confirmed by Uwanda during final quoting.
- Rates shown on this website are starting points and may change by season, lodge availability, routing, and flight cost.
- Final quotes should confirm accommodation names, room type, inclusions, park fees, transfers, and payment timing.
- Luxury, honeymoon, family, and private fly-in versions can be priced separately on request.
Booking Confidence
What to confirm before you secure the safari.
Before You Book
Uwanda can confirm the best travel sequence, realistic transfer time, and whether road or flight routing suits your dates better.
Upgrade Possibilities
Ask about luxury lodges, private fly-in links, honeymoon touches, photography pacing, or extra nights in Zanzibar or Arusha.
Quote Clarity
Share your budget direction early so the team can recommend the right accommodation level instead of overselling the route.
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