3 Days Fly-In Safari: Dar es Salaam, Mikumi, Nyerere (Selous)
Day 1: Dar es Salaam – Fly to Mikumi National Park
Your safari begins in Dar es Salaam, where you board a morning domestic flight to Mikumi National Park.
As you fly inland, the scenery shifts from coastal urban landscapes to vast savannah plains. Upon landing, you are transferred to your lodge inside or near the park.
After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive in the famous Mkata floodplain. Mikumi offers excellent wildlife visibility, including zebras, giraffes, elephants, wildebeests, and lions often seen across the open plains.
The wide horizons make Mikumi ideal for photography and relaxed safari viewing.
Day 2: Mikumi – Fly to Nyerere National Park (Selous)
After breakfast, you transfer by short bush flight or road connection (depending on package option) to Nyerere National Park, one of Africa’s largest and most untouched wilderness areas.
Upon arrival, you are transferred to your lodge or tented camp near the Rufiji River. After lunch and rest, enjoy a sunset boat safari.
The Rufiji River is full of life hippos in pods, crocodiles along sandy banks, and abundant birdlife including fish eagles and kingfishers. Elephants are often seen approaching the river to drink in the evening light.
Day 3: Morning Game Drive – Return to Dar es Salaam
Your final day begins with an early morning game drive in Nyerere National Park, when wildlife is most active.
Expect elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, and possibly African wild dogs in remote areas. The park’s vast size ensures a deep wilderness experience with minimal tourist traffic.
After a bush breakfast or short game drive, you take a return flight back to Dar es Salaam, marking the end of your short but immersive safari.
We handle all logistics, including transfers, accommodations, park fees, and guided tours. Our reviews highlight our reliability, knowledgeable guides, and ability to cater to special needs (e.g., vegan diets). Find out more about us here.
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Day Trips: From Arusha or Dar es Salaam, visit parks like Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Saadani, or Mikumi.
Multi-Day Adventures: Options include 3-day Saadani or Mkomazi trips, 5-day Usambara Mountains tours, or 7-day Western Tanzania adventures.
Custom Safaris: Tailored to your preferences, including Serengeti’s Great Migration, Zanzibar extensions, or Kilimanjaro treks.
Daigle Tours, a family-owned company since 2010, specialises in customizable safaris across Tanzania’s Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Circuits. Based in Dar es Salaam, we excel in Southern Tanzania’s less-crowded parks like Nyerere and Ruaha. Our exclusive lodge near Nyerere National Park offers unique wildlife experiences. With experienced guides, top-tier vehicles, and personalised service, we ensure a memorable safari.
Daigle Tours is the first choice for the Southern Circuit because:
- We’re based here – Our head office is in Dar es Salaam so we can easily access the best parks in the region, and we know them inside out.
- Exclusive Safari Lodge in Nyerere National Park (formerly known as Selous) – We own and operate a lodge on the border of Nyerere National Park, so you can enjoy the whole Daigle Tours experience when you stay with us there.
- True Experts – We can’t think of any other safari companies of our size who share our vast knowledge of the region. We can’t wait to show you around our homeland.
3 Days Fly-In Safari: Dar es Salaam, Mikumi, Nyerere (Selous)
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Fly-in safari combining classic savannah game drives in Mikumi with high wildlife visibility on the Mkata floodplain, and a full wilderness experience in Nyerere featuring the Rufiji River boat safari, diverse ecosystems, and abundant wildlife including elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, and wild dogs.
INCLUSIONS: Domestic flight: Dar es Salaam – Mikumi
Domestic flight: Mikumi – Nyerere National Park
Return flight: Nyerere – Dar es Salaam
Full-board accommodation in lodges and tented camps
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Game drives in Mikumi and Nyerere National Parks
Boat safari on Rufiji River (Nyerere)
Park entry fees for all destinations
Bottled drinking water during safari
All internal transfers within itinerary
EXCLUSIONS: International flights
Tanzania visa fees
Travel insurance
Alcoholic and soft drinks not included in meal plans
Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
Personal expenses such as laundry, souvenirs, and phone usage
* Indicative costs per person
WHY CHOOSE SOUTHERN TANZANIA?
Why Southern Tanzania?
Southern Tanzania is Tanzania’s best-kept secret, offering unrivaled wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and authentic cultural encounters with fewer visitors. Explore Nyerere National Park’s vast wilderness, cruise the rivers of Selous Game Reserve, and connect with local communities—all with the expertise of Daigle Tours, your local safari specialists.
Why Southern Tanzania Stands Out:
Why Visit Western Tanzania?
Western Tanzania is wild, remote, and utterly authentic — the ultimate off-the-grid adventure. Track chimpanzees in Mahale and Katavi’s untouched wilderness, walk with habituated troops in ancient forests, and feel like the only person on the planet, expertly guided by Daigle Tours.
Why the Western Circuit Stands Out:
Why Zanzibar & the Tanzanian Islands?
After the dust and drama of safari, sink your toes into Indian Ocean heaven. From historic Stone Town in Zanzibar to the whale-shark waters of Mafia and the private-island bliss of the archipelago, Daigle Tours delivers your perfect tropical finale.
Why the Tanzanian Islands Stand Out:
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