5-Day Nyerere (Selous) & Mikumi Safari

Authentic Southern Tanzania safari — savannah, river and bush experience in one journey

This private Southern Tanzania safari from Dar es Salaam combines a Nyerere National Park safari (Selous) and a Mikumi National Park safari in one itinerary.

In Mikumi National Park, you experience classic savannah game drives with open landscapes and strong wildlife visibility. In Nyerere National Park, the safari feels more remote and less crowded, with a wilder bush landscape and a more natural pace.

The program includes game drives in a Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, a boat safari on the Rufiji River, a guided walking safari with a local bushman focused on traditional knowledge and everyday life in the bush, and a visit to a Maasai village.

At the 2025 World Travel Awards, Tanzania was named Africa’s Leading Destination, with Nyerere National Park recognized as Africa’s Leading Scenic National Park.

This private safari tour starts and ends in Dar es Salaam.

A private,  tailor-made safari in Southern Tanzania — designed around your travel dates, not a fixed package. Explore Selous (Nyerere) and Mikumi at your own pace with a local guide and realistic travel plan. Tell us your dates and we’ll prepare availability, route, and exact price.

Is this safari right for you? 

This safari is a great fit if you:

• want a quieter, less crowded safari experience than Northern parks  
• are interested in a mix of game drives and boat safari  
• prefer a more “wild” and less commercial safari  
• want a private trip with flexible pacing  

Safari Highlights

• Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
• Route: Nyerere National Park (Selous) and Mikumi National Park
• Accommodation: Lodges (comfort-level safari)
• Transport: Private 4x4 safari vehicle Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and driver-guide
• Type: Private, customizable Tanzania safari from Dar es Salaam
• Experience: Combination of classic savannah and remote bush safari environments
• Activities: Game drives, boat safari on the Rufiji River, and guided walking safari
• Pace: Less crowded parks with a more natural and unhurried safari experience
• Culture: Visit to a traditional Maasai village

This safari combines open savannah (Mikumi) with river-based wildlife experiences in Nyerere (Selous) — including boat safaris with hippos and crocodiles.

Your safari can be adapted to your travel pace, interests and priorities.

Behind your safari

Your safari is organised by Tanzania Safari Experts – ROM & DACE SAFARIS, a licensed Tanzanian tour operator specialising in tailor-made private safaris – from planning your itinerary to making sure everything works smoothly on the ground. Behind every safari is a local team with knowledge, experience and a deep understanding of Tanzania and its wildlife.

Our company is led by Roman and Dace. Dace brings a European traveller’s perspective, while Roman brings deep, first-hand knowledge of Tanzania, its places and people, and how safari works on the ground. Dace and Roman do not accompany every safari – they are the people behind the company and the journeys it organises. When you are in Tanzania, they are available if you need assistance or support.

Your safari is led by our local safari driver-guides, and you travel in your own Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.

A private safari means you do not share the vehicle with other travellers – you have your own vehicle and driver-guide, and the pace of each day can be adapted to the conditions in the wild and to your interests.  

Your safari booking starts with a conversation. Once the programme and travel dates have been agreed, the safari booking is confirmed with the first 50% payment. Once we receive it, we begin booking the accommodation and organising your safari. The remaining 50% must be paid no later than one month before the start of the safari.

5-Day Private Southern Tanzania Safari – Pricing:

Price per person depending on group size (1–6 people)

Price depends on group size, travel dates, and accommodation level. Unlike fixed packages, this safari is planned individually — we adjust the route and pacing based on your trip. Send us your dates and we’ll confirm availability and exact pricing.

What’s included in this safari price

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Plan your Southern Tanzania safari. Tell us your travel dates and what you’re looking for — we’ll reply with a clear and realistic safari plan. No pressure, no obligation.

This safari is planned based on real routes, timing, and on-the-ground experience — so everything runs as expected.

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About the Parks and Experiences You’ll Encounter

Nyerere National Park

The largest national park in Africa, covering over 30,000 square kilometers and formerly part of the Selous Game Reserve. Named after Tanzania’s first president, Julius Nyerere, the park is defined by bush landscapes rather than open savannah. It supports a wide range of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, wild dogs, and more. At the 2025 World Travel Awards, Nyerere was recognized as Africa’s Leading Scenic National Park, while Tanzania was named Africa’s Leading Destination.

Rufiji River

The largest river in Tanzania and one of the most important waterways in East Africa, home to large populations of hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife — a key highlight of safari experiences in this region.

Mikumi National Park

One of Tanzania’s most accessible national parks, located within easy reach of Dar es Salaam. The landscape features open plains dotted with baobab trees and supports a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and more.

Maasai Village Experience

A chance to visit a traditional Maasai community and learn about their daily life, customs, and relationship with the surrounding environment. This is a cultural experience that offers insight into one of East Africa’s most well-known pastoralist cultures.

Bushman Walking Experience

A guided walk with a local bushman, focused on plants, animal tracking, and traditional knowledge of the bush. This is not a typical wildlife walk, but a cultural and educational experience that offers a deeper understanding of how people live in and interpret the natural environment.

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