3-Day Mikumi & Selous Fly-in Safari from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar
Tour Overview
This three-day fly-in safari combines the wide-open savannahs of Mikumi National Park with the vast wilderness of the Selous Game Reserve. Starting from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar, you’ll take short scenic flights into each park, maximizing your time for game viewing rather than travel. Mikumi is known for its classic East African landscapes and large herds of elephants, zebras, buffalo, and giraffes. Selous, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a contrasting experience with its riverine forests, winding waterways, and abundant hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife. The itinerary blends traditional game drives with a tranquil boat safari on the Rufiji River. Accommodation is in comfortable lodges or tented camps that combine modern amenities with authentic bush character.
Day 1: Flight to Mikumi and Game Drive
Your journey begins with a morning transfer to the airport for a short flight to Mikumi National Park. Upon landing, your guide will meet you and drive you to your lodge or camp, where a welcome drink and lunch await. In the late afternoon, set off for your first game drive across the Mkata Floodplain, where herds of elephants, wildebeest, zebras, and giraffes roam freely, and lions may be seen resting in the shade. As the sun dips behind the Uluguru Mountains, return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the wild.
Day 2: Game Drive in Mikumi and Flight to Selous
Rise early for a morning game drive when wildlife activity peaks. The cooler hours are ideal for spotting predators returning from their hunts and birdlife in full chorus. After breakfast back at camp, you’ll transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Selous Game Reserve. Upon arrival, your new guide will greet you and take you to your lodge or camp for lunch. The afternoon brings a change of pace with a boat safari along the Rufiji River, drifting past hippos, crocodiles, and flocks of waterbirds, with the possibility of spotting elephants coming to drink. Enjoy sunset over the water before returning for dinner and your overnight stay in Selous.
Day 3: Game Drive in Selous and Return Flight
After an early breakfast, head out on a morning game drive through Selous’ varied landscapes, from open grasslands to acacia woodlands. Keep an eye out for wild dogs, giraffes, buffalo, and the park’s impressive elephant herds. Following your safari, return to camp to freshen up and enjoy lunch before your transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar, where your safari concludes in the afternoon.
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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-Day Mikumi & Selous Fly-in Safari from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar
STARTING FROM (per person, in USD)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
INCLUSIONS: Park Fees
All Activities (Unless labelled as optional)
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day program)
Drinking Water (On all days)
All Accommodation (during the safari)
One-way Airport Transfer
Professional Driver/Guide
All Transportation (Unless labelled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
EXCLUSIONS: International Flights (From/to home)
Additional Accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping Guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.)
Government Imposed Increase of Taxes and/or Park Fees
* 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 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.