5-Day Mikumi, Selous & Ruaha Circuit Safari
Tour Overview
This 5-day safari circuit combines three of southern Tanzania’s iconic wildlife destinations: Mikumi National Park, Selous Game Reserve, and Ruaha National Park. The journey begins from your specified location, with options for scenic road transfers or short domestic flights connecting each destination. Mikumi offers sweeping savannahs dotted with herds of zebra, giraffe, and elephants, alongside big cats. Selous is renowned for its vast, untamed wilderness and rich variety of predators, hippos, and rare wild dogs. Ruaha caps the experience with its rugged landscapes and dense populations of lions and elephants. Accommodations range from comfortable lodges to luxury tented camps that emphasize immersion in nature without sacrificing comfort.
Day 1: Arrival and Game Drive in Mikumi National Park
Starting from your chosen location, you either fly or drive to Mikumi. Upon arrival, you meet your guide and embark on an afternoon game drive through Mikumi’s rolling plains. The park’s open landscape makes spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, and predators like lions straightforward. After the drive, settle into your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Morning Game Drive in Mikumi and Transfer to Selous Game Reserve
An early morning game drive allows you to catch wildlife during their most active hours. After breakfast, you travel to Selous Game Reserve by road or a connecting flight, depending on your itinerary. Upon arrival at Selous, enjoy lunch at the lodge before a late afternoon game drive along the Rufiji River, where hippos and crocodiles are commonly seen. Dinner and overnight stay follow.
Day 3: Full Day in Selous Game Reserve
Spend the day exploring Selous’ diverse habitats with morning and afternoon game drives. The reserve is home to large populations of elephants, lions, wild dogs, and a spectacular array of birdlife. Optional boat safaris on the Rufiji River offer a different perspective on wildlife viewing. Between activities, relax at the lodge with meals and leisure time.
Day 4: Transfer to Ruaha National Park and Afternoon Game Drive
After breakfast, depart for Ruaha National Park by road or light aircraft. The journey passes through varied landscapes, arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Ruaha’s baobab-studded plains and riverine woodlands offer sightings of large elephant herds, lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Morning Game Drive and Departure
A final early morning game drive provides one last chance to catch wildlife in the golden dawn. Return to camp for breakfast before beginning your road transfer or flight back to your starting point. The safari concludes, leaving you with lasting memories of Tanzania’s wild heartlands.
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.
5-Day Mikumi, Selous & Ruaha Circuit Safari
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:
