About this experience
Nyerere National Park is the largest National Park in Tanzania covers a total area of 30,200 km2 , located in the south of Tanzania. Formerly name of Selous GR, was named after Englishman Sir Frederick Selous, a famous big game hunter and early conservationist, who died at Behobeho in his territory in 1917 while fighting against the Germans during First World War. The Selous Game Reserve was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982 due to the diversity of its wildlife and undisturbed nature. In 2019 President of Tanzania decided to change it to National Park and become a largest National Park in Tanzania.
Mikumi NP was established in1964 covering an area of 1070 square kilometers; it was later extended in 1975 to cover the current area of 3,230 square kilometers. Mikumi National Park is located to the North of the famous Selous Game Reserve. The park is the fifth largest National Park in Tanzania and the most accessible from Dar es Salaam throughout the year
At a glance
- Duration: 120 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 120 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
What is included
- 4x4 Tourist jeep with open roof for easy view.
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Boat Safari
- Walking Safari in the wild
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Anything of personal nature
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- We will pick our travelers from their hotel within Dar es Salaam, ferry from Zanzibar or Airport. Feel free to share the picking up location before your safari.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- African Pangolin Safaris
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Dress code is smart casual
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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