2-Day Mikumi in 48 Hours Lions, Elephants & Endles Views

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Start the drive from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

Looking for a quick escape into the wild? Just 5–6 hours from Dar es Salaam, Mikumi National Park offers one of Tanzania’s best short safari experiences perfect for weekend adventures or spontaneous getaways. Explore the Mkata floodplain, home to elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and more. Mikumi is known for its open landscapes, making wildlife easy to spot and photograph. You might even catch a glimpse of the elusive leopard or wild dog, especially in the early morning or late afternoon! The park is also a birdwatcher’s paradise, boasting 400+ bird species including hornbills, fish eagles, lilac-breasted rollers, and flamingos near the seasonal waterholes. Overnight at Mikumi Cottages.

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:

TANAPA Mikumi Cottages

• Budget cottage located inside Mikumi NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Early morning game drive and sunrise then drive back to Dar es Salaam

You will start an early morning game drive at around 6 am to see big cats in action as they are nocturnal animals. You will also see big herds of buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, giraffes, elephants, prides of lions and many birds. After a drive of 2 to 3 hours, you will head back to the cottages for breakfast before you start your journey back to Dar es Salaam with an en-route lunch.

Main Destination:

Dar Es Salaam (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.