4-Day Southern Circuit: Mikumi & Selous (Nyerere National Park) Private Budget | Tanzania Safari

Safari Snapshot & Practical Travel Information

Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights

Start / End Point: Dar es Salaam (hotel pickup & hotel/airport drop-off)

Safari Style: Private budget safari with dedicated driver-guide

Vehicle: 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for panoramic wildlife viewing

Accommodation: Budget lodges or tented camps with shared or private facilities and full board

Key Destinations:

• Selous Game Reserve (now Nyerere National Park)

• Mikumi National Park

Wildlife Focus: Elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife including raptors and waterbirds

Landscape Highlights: Broad floodplains, riverine forests, acacia woodlands, open savannah, and rich floodplain ecosystems

Best Time to Visit: Year-round; June–October for dry-season concentration of wildlife around permanent water sources; January–March for green scenery and birdlife

Who This Safari Is Best For

• Budget-minded travelers wanting a private safari experience

• Families and friends seeking less crowded parks

• Nature and wildlife photographers on a budget

• First-time visitors to Tanzania’s southern and central safari circuits

• Guests who enjoy classic East African game drives