3-Day Ultimate Mikumi Safari Experience

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

The journey from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park takes approximately 2 hours by train, covering a distance of about 300 kilometers. The journey is scenic and enjoyable, passing through vibrant towns, traditional villages, and the picturesque landscapes of the Morogoro Region, with views of the majestic Uluguru Mountains along the way.

As one of Tanzania's most accessible national parks, Mikumi is an ideal safari destination for travelers seeking a short escape from the city. Upon arrival, visitors are welcomed by vast open savannahs, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking scenery often compared to the Serengeti. The park offers excellent opportunities to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, lions, and a remarkable variety of birdlife, making it a perfect destination for an unforgettable wildlife adventure.

Main Destination:

Mikumi National Park

Best Time To Visit Late June to October (Animals are attracted to the waterholes)

High Season June to October

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Mikumi NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

LionOccasional

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HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Camp Bastian Mikumi

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park

Mikumi is renowned for its rich biodiversity and excellent game-viewing opportunities. During your adventure, you may encounter large herds of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, elands, impalas, and other antelope species roaming freely across the plains. The park is also home to predators such as lions and the elusive leopard, offering exciting opportunities for unforgettable wildlife sightings.

Around midday, enjoy a packed picnic lunch at a designated site within the park while taking in the stunning scenery and sounds of the African wilderness. Continue your afternoon game drive, exploring different areas of the park and searching for more wildlife before returning to your lodge or camp in the late afternoon, carrying unforgettable memories of Tanzania's spectacular natural heritage.

Main Destination:

Mikumi National Park

Accommodation:

Camp Bastian Mikumi

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mikumi National Park to Dar es Salaam

Begin your day with an early breakfast and, if time permits, enjoy a final short game drive in Mikumi National Park, offering one last opportunity to spot wildlife and take in the beauty of the African savannah. As the morning sun rises over the plains, keep an eye out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and other animals beginning their day.

Afterward, bid farewell to Mikumi and begin your scenic journey back to Dar es Salaam. The drive takes approximately 5–6 hours, passing through charming villages, rolling countryside, and the picturesque landscapes of the Morogoro Region, with views of the majestic Uluguru Mountains along the way.

You will arrive in Dar es Salaam in the late afternoon or early evening and be transferred to your hotel, residence, or the airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Mikumi safari and leaving you with lasting memories of Tanzania's incredible wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and authentic safari experience.

Main Destination:

Dar Es Salaam (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.