4 Days Road Safari: Dar es Salaam, Mikumi, Udzungwa, Nyerere (Selous)
Day 1: Dar es Salaam – Drive to Mikumi National Park
Your safari begins early in Dar es Salaam, heading west along the southern safari corridor toward Mikumi National Park.
The drive passes through rural villages, roadside markets, and gradually opens into wide savannah landscapes. Upon arrival, you enter the famous Mkata floodplain, where wildlife is often visible immediately.
After check-in and lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive. Expect zebras, giraffes, elephants, wildebeests, and lions commonly seen across the open plains, making Mikumi ideal for a quick but rewarding safari experience.
Day 2: Mikumi – Drive to Udzungwa Mountains National Park
After breakfast, you take a short scenic drive to Udzungwa Mountains National Park, a biodiversity hotspot known for its rainforest ecosystem and waterfalls.
The landscape transforms quickly from dry savannah to lush green forest, misty hills, and flowing rivers. Upon arrival, you check into your lodge near the forest edge.
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided hike into the rainforest. The trail leads through dense vegetation filled with monkeys, birds, and endemic plant species. The highlight is the Sanje Waterfalls, where cascading water drops into natural forest pools.
Day 3: Udzungwa – Drive to Nyerere National Park (Selous)
After an early breakfast, you depart Udzungwa and travel toward Nyerere National Park, passing through rural landscapes, plantations, and open bushland.
Upon arrival in the Selous ecosystem, you are transferred to your lodge near the Rufiji River. After lunch, enjoy a sunset boat safari.
The river is full of life, hippos in pods, crocodiles along sandy banks, and diverse bird species, including fish eagles and kingfishers. Elephants are often seen approaching the water at dusk.
Day 4: Full Game Drive – Return to Dar es Salaam
Your final day begins with an early morning game drive in Nyerere National Park, one of Africa’s largest and least crowded wilderness areas.
Expect elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, and possibly African wild dogs in remote zones. The vastness of the park ensures a true sense of wilderness with long stretches of uninterrupted nature.
After a bush breakfast or mid-morning drive, you begin your return journey to Dar es Salaam, arriving in the evening and marking the end of your southern Tanzania road safari circuit.
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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.
4 Days Road Safari: Dar es Salaam, Mikumi, Udzungwa, Nyerere (Selous)
STARTING FROM (per person, in USD)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Southern Tanzania circuit combining Selous (Nyerere National Park), Mikumi National Park, and Udzungwa Mountains National Park
INCLUSIONS: Ground transport: Dar es Salaam – Mikumi – Udzungwa – 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
Guided trekking in Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Boat safari on Rufiji River (Nyerere)
Park entry fees for all destinations
Bottled drinking water during safari
All internal transfers within the 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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