Experience an unforgettable 5 Day Private Safari combining southern Tanzania’s finest parks: Mikumi, Nyerere (Selous), Saadani and Udzungwa Mountains National Park. This unique itinerary offers private game drives, Rufiji River boat safaris, beach & bush experiences, forest walks, and incredible biodiversity.

This private safari is ideal for travelers who want privacy, comfort, and variety. You will travel in your own private 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional and experienced safari guide, ensuring the best wildlife viewing opportunities throughout your journey.

The 5-day private safari can be customized to suit your travel dates and accommodation preferences. It is perfect for couples, families, friends, and small groups seeking a diverse Tanzania safari experience.

5 Day Private Safari Highlights

  • Day 1 – Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park
  • Day 2 – Mikumi to Nyerere (Selous) National Park
  • Day 3 – Full Day in Nyerere (Selous)
  • Day 4 – Nyerere to Saadani National Park
  • Day 5 – Saadani to Udzungwa Mountains & Return

5 Day Private Safari – Detailed Itinerary

This 5 Day Private Safari begins and ends near Dar es Salaam, showcasing southern Tanzania’s diverse ecosystems: open savannahs, rivers, beaches, and mountain forests. Explore Mikumi, Nyerere (Selous), Saadani, and Udzungwa Mountains.

Travel in your private 4x4 vehicle with a professional English-speaking guide, enjoy comfortable lodge or tented camp accommodations, and experience unforgettable game drives, boat safaris, beach wildlife, and nature walks.

  • 01

    Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

    Depart from Dar es Salaam after breakfast and drive to Mikumi National Park (approx. 4–5 hours). Enjoy an afternoon private game drive in the Mkata floodplain.

    Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and abundant birdlife. Picnic lunch served in the park.

    Late afternoon transfer to your comfortable lodge or tented camp for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.

    Accommodation: Vuma Hill Tented Camp or similar comfortable option

    🍴 Meals: Lunch & Dinner

  • 02

    Day 2: Mikumi to Nyerere (Selous) National Park

    After breakfast, drive to Nyerere (Selous) National Park. Arrive in the afternoon for a private game drive or short boat safari on the Rufiji River.

    Observe large elephant herds, predators, hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife in this vast UNESCO reserve.

    Overnight stay at your comfortable lodge or tented camp.

    Accommodation: Serena Mivumo River Lodge or similar comfortable option

    🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • 03

    Day 3: Full Day in Nyerere (Selous) National Park

    Full day of private activities: morning game drive tracking lions, wild dogs, leopards, giraffes and more, followed by a Rufiji River boat safari.

    Watch hippos, Nile crocodiles, fish eagles, and waterbirds. Picnic lunch in the bush.

    Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

    Accommodation: Same as Day 2

    🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • 04

    Day 4: Nyerere to Saadani National Park

    After breakfast, transfer to Saadani National Park — Tanzania’s only coastal national park. Afternoon private game drive on the beach and in the bush.

    Spot elephants on the beach, lions, giraffes, warthogs, and coastal birdlife. Unique beach & bush combination.

    Overnight stay at your comfortable lodge near the beach.

    Accommodation: Saadani Safari Lodge or similar comfortable option

    🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • 05

    Day 5: Saadani to Udzungwa Mountains & Return

    Morning activity in Saadani (beach walk or short game drive), then transfer to Udzungwa Mountains National Park for a short nature walk in the rainforest.

    Spot endemic red colobus monkeys, rare plants, and waterfalls. Return drive to Dar es Salaam or your next destination.

    Safari concludes upon arrival.

    🍴 Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Safari Inclusions

  • ✅ Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for optimal wildlife viewing and photography
  • ✅ Professional English-speaking, experienced safari guide
  • ✅ All park entrance and conservation fees (Mikumi, Nyerere, Saadani, Udzungwa)
  • ✅ Accommodation in carefully selected comfortable lodges or tented camps throughout the 5 days
  • ✅ Full-board meals during the safari (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
  • ✅ Picnic lunches during full-day activities
  • ✅ Unlimited bottled drinking water during the safari
  • ✅ Rufiji River boat safari in Nyerere (Selous)
  • ✅ All applicable government taxes, VAT, and service levies

Safari Exclusions

  • ❌ International and domestic flights
  • ❌ Tanzania visa fees
  • ❌ Travel insurance
  • ❌ Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.) and gratuities (tips)
  • ❌ Optional safari activities (such as walking safaris in Udzungwa or boat trips)
  • ❌ Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks at lodges/camps

Safari Cost (Per Person)

The cost of this 5 Day Private Safari in 2026–2027 ranges between $1,950 and $2,450 per person on private basis. Prices vary depending on travel season, group size, and choice of accommodation.

  • Standard Private Safari: From USD 1,950 – 2,150 per person
  • Comfort Private Safari: From USD 2,200 – 2,450 per person

Prices are indicative and may vary based on customization, accommodation availability, and travel dates. Contact us for a tailored quotation to suit your travel preferences.

Optional Safari Activities & Add-ons

  • ✅ Private bush breakfast experience – USD 60 per person
  • ✅ Private bush sundowner experience – USD 50 per person
  • ✅ Nature walk in Udzungwa Mountains – USD 40 per person
  • ✅ Extra night in Saadani (beach lodge) – From USD 280 per person
  • ✅ Internal flight upgrades (Dar ↔ parks) – From USD 300–400 per person
  • ✅ Private photographer on safari (on request) – From USD 500 per day

Prices are indicative and may vary depending on season, availability, and specific preferences.

Transfers and Logistics

  • ✅ Dar es Salaam airport/hotel transfers to start of safari
  • ✅ All inter-park transfers included in the safari itinerary
  • ✅ Return transfer to Dar es Salaam at the end of the safari

Book This 5-Day Private Tanzania Safari

Ready to experience a private 5-day safari in southern Tanzania? Book now to secure your safari for 2026 or 2027 and enjoy an unforgettable, fully personalized journey through Mikumi, Nyerere (Selous), Saadani, and Udzungwa Mountains.

Contact us today via WhatsApp or email to customize your travel dates, select your preferred comfortable lodges or tented camps, and confirm your reservation.

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