3-Day The Untamed Mikumi National Park Safari

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

Dar Es Salaam - Mikumi National Park Wildlife Exploration

Early morning after breakfast, meet and greet with your professional guide at Dar Es Salaam city centre hotel or airport. Depart for a scenic drive to Mikumi National Park, a journey of approximately 5 to 6 hours. En route, enjoy picturesque views of the Uluguru Mountains and traditional Tanzanian villages, offering a glimpse into rural life. Upon arrival in Mikumi, proceed with check-in at your selected lodge or camp. After a relaxing lunch, embark on your first afternoon game drive through the renowned Mkata Floodplain, where you may encounter a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeests. Conclude the day with dinner and an overnight stay at your accommodation.

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mikumi National Park - A Complete Day of Discovery

Embark on a thrilling full-day safari adventure in Mikumi National Park, departing from the charming Camp Bastian Lodge. After an early breakfast, you'll set out in a 4x4 safari vehicle with an experienced guide to explore the diverse landscapes and rich wildlife that make Mikumi a hidden gem in Tanzania’s southern circuit. Throughout the day, you'll traverse the vast Mkata Floodplain, where sightings of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and predators such as lions and leopards are common. The open savannah, dotted with acacia trees and waterholes, offers excellent opportunities for photography and close-up wildlife encounters. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed at a scenic spot inside the park, allowing you to relax while surrounded by nature. In the afternoon, continue your game drive, spotting more animals and birds before heading back to Camp Bastian in the late afternoon.

Main Destination:

Mikumi National Park

Accommodation:

Camp Bastian Mikumi

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mikumi National Park - Dar Es Salaam

Enjoy an early breakfast at Camp Bastian Lodge, then head out for a morning game drive in Mikumi National Park, where you'll have the chance to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, and more as the wildlife is most active in the early hours. After the game drive, begin your scenic return journey to Dar es Salaam, arriving by late afternoon or early evening a perfect conclusion to your short but unforgettable safari experience.

Main Destination:

Mikumi National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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