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Mikumi Budget Safari Tours
Mikumi National Park is a land of big experiences and big wildlife, and both will be a feature of your Mikumi budget safari. All across the Serengeti-like Mkata Floodplain, elephant, giraffe, buffalo and hippo roam and wallow, and predators such as big cats are never far away. It’s well suited to those looking for a more affordable safari holiday, and although it’s a popular park, it’s big enough to absorb the crowds and retain its unmistakable wilderness feel. Lots of travelers come here on packages and tours that combine a trip to Mikumi with visits to nearby Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve). These are a great idea, but even if you just visit Mikumi and go nowhere else, you’ll still have a fabulous safari experience.
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5-Day Nyerere & Mikumi National Park from Dar
$1,456 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Lekobe Adventures Safaris
5.0/5 – 133 Reviews
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3-Day Mikumi National Park on Days Safari Escape
$484 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetHotel & Cottage
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Mtila Safaris
5.0/5 – 35 Reviews
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4-Day Mikumi NP & Nyerere NP Unforgettable Adventures
$1,159 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Asante Bibi Safaris and Tours
4.7/5 – 92 Reviews
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3-Day Safari by Sgr Train, Witness the Magic of Mikumi
$920 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetHotel
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Mags Travel and Tours
4.9/5 – 13 Reviews
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![7-Day Tanzania Budget Family Safari]()
7-Day Tanzania Budget Family Safari
$2,003 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetHotel & Cottage
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Ruaha NP, Udzungwa Mountains, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Kanuth Adventure Safaris
4.9/5 – 190 Reviews
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![6-Day Nyerere, Mikumi & Udzungwa Mountains by Train]()
6-Day Nyerere, Mikumi & Udzungwa Mountains by Train
$1,452 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Udzungwa Mountains, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Africa Mulimi Safari Company
4.9/5 – 94 Reviews
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![3-Day Budget Mikumi Safari Adventure - Wildlife & Maasai]()
3-Day Budget Mikumi Safari Adventure - Wildlife & Maasai
$459 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetHotel
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Kasaka Tours
5.0/5 – 44 Reviews
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![17-Day Kili Marangu Route, Mahale, Selous and Mikumi]()
17-Day Kili Marangu Route, Mahale, Selous and Mikumi
$6,019 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetMountain Hut & Lodge
You Visit: Moshi (Start), Kilimanjaro Airport, Marangu Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro), Mt Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak (Mt Kilimanjaro), Dar es Salaam (City), Mahale Mountains NP, Kigoma (Town), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Gombe Wild Chimp Safari
4.5/5 – 77 Reviews
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![6-Day Udzungwa Mountain & Mikumi National Park]()
6-Day Udzungwa Mountain & Mikumi National Park
$2,408 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Udzungwa Mountains, Mikumi NP, Morogoro (City), Dar Es Salaam (End)
Reuel Travel Company
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
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![15-Day Western & Southern Tanzania Safari to Zanzibar]()
15-Day Western & Southern Tanzania Safari to Zanzibar
$5,344 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge & Guest House
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Gombe NP, Katavi NP, Mbeya (City), Kitulo NP, Mpanga-Kipengere GR, Ruaha NP, Isimila Stone Age Site (Highlight), Mikumi NP, Nyerere NP, Zanzibar (End)
Uwanda Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 311 Reviews
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![6-Day Explore Nyerere, Mikumi Park and Udzungwa Mountain]()
6-Day Explore Nyerere, Mikumi Park and Udzungwa Mountain
$1,074 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Udzungwa Mountains, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Going Green Safari Tours
4.8/5 – 221 Reviews
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![4-Day Mikumi and Udzungwa Mountains Waterfalls]()
4-Day Mikumi and Udzungwa Mountains Waterfalls
$619 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetHotel
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Udzungwa Mountains, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Camp Lilac Mikumi Safaris
4.9/5 – 50 Reviews
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![7-Day The Best of Mikumi, Udzungwa Mountains and Ruaha]()
7-Day The Best of Mikumi, Udzungwa Mountains and Ruaha
$1,330 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetTented Camp & Cottage
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Ruaha NP, Udzungwa Mountains, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Kihindo Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 834 Reviews
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![3-Day Wonderful Mikumi NP plus Night Game Drive]()
3-Day Wonderful Mikumi NP plus Night Game Drive
$664 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCottage
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
African Pangolin Safaris
5.0/5 – 104 Reviews
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6-Day The Ultimate Escape
$1,637 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Ruaha NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Destiny Explorers
4.8/5 – 173 Reviews
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![8-Day Fixed Camping Safari Nyerere, Mikumi & Ruaha]()
8-Day Fixed Camping Safari Nyerere, Mikumi & Ruaha
$2,250 to $2,306 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Ruaha NP, Udzungwa Mountains, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Safari Moja Matata
5.0/5 – 78 Reviews
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![8-Day The Best of Southen Tanzania Wildlife Safari]()
8-Day The Best of Southen Tanzania Wildlife Safari
$2,138 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Ruaha NP, Iringa (City), Dar Es Salaam (End)
Migration Venture Africa
4.7/5 – 470 Reviews
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![4-Day Nyerere and Mikumi National Park]()
4-Day Nyerere and Mikumi National Park
$1,103 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Great Escape Trails
5.0/5 – 81 Reviews
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![5-Day Rivers and Plain; Nyerere and Mikumi Safari Escape]()
5-Day Rivers and Plain; Nyerere and Mikumi Safari Escape
$1,125 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Widman Tours & Safari
5.0/5 – 107 Reviews
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![4-Day Ruaha & Mikumi National Parks Safari from Morogoro]()
4-Day Ruaha & Mikumi National Parks Safari from Morogoro
$889 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge & Cottage
You Visit: Morogoro (Start), Ruaha NP, Mikumi NP, Morogoro (End)
Kilimanjaro Winners and Safaris
5.0/5 – 11 Reviews
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5 Questions About Mikumi Budget Safaris
Answered by
Anthony Ham
Anthony has written numerous Lonely Planet guidebooks, including Tanzania and East Africa. He writes about Tanzania and the wider region for magazines and newspapers worldwide. He is also the author of The Last Lions of Africa.› More about Anthony
5 Questions About Mikumi Budget Safaris
Anthony Ham
What is usually included in a budget trip to Mikumi NP?
“Accommodation (including camping fees and equipment), a guide, driver, vehicle, meals, water, and two daily game drives on most days are usually included in the quoted price of your safari. The price may also include park fees (US$20/10 per adult/child per day). Transfers are sometimes included in quotes, sometimes not. Non-game-drive activities will usually be considered additional costs. When you’re choosing a Mikumi budget safari, there are lots of tours and packages so it really helps to know what’s included. You should always ask your operator for a clear list to make sure you know what you’re paying for, and to avoid any nasty surprise extras when it comes time to pay. Remember, too, that on a really cheap safari, you may need to help with camp chores (such as setting up camp, taking down tents, cooking and washing up).”
1Can you describe a typical day on a Mikumi NP budget safari?
“A typical day on a Mikumi budget safari should include lots of animals and beautiful scenery. It usually begins before dawn with a wake-up call and hot drink, before heading out on an early morning game drive. Along with late afternoon, this is the best time to see the animals because it’s when they’re most active. You’ll probably return to camp mid to late morning when you’ll enjoy a late breakfast or early lunch (which you may be asked to help prepare). Unless it’s a day when you’re moving to different accommodation, you’ll have time to relax during the hottest part of the day, before heading out again for a game drive around 3:30 PM or 4 PM. After returning to camp, you’ll eat dinner and probably swap stories around the campfire. Don’t forget to look up into the sky for an incredible display of stars before heading off to bed in preparation for another early morning start tomorrow.”
2What type of accommodation can I expect on cheap Mikumi NP packages?
“Mikumi National Park has a number of national park campsites inside the park boundaries. These include both normal and special campsites; the latter involve bush camping at a site that, on most tours, you and the rest of your safari group will have to yourselves. At the normal or public campsites, there will be a communal shower and toilet building with separate areas for men and women. There are also simple, park-run bandas (bungalows) with bathrooms and air-con close to the park entrance and within the park’s boundaries. There are many more accommodation choices just outside the park’s main entrance. These are all privately run and come in a range of shapes and sizes. They include campgrounds and simple lodges or motels, and some combine budget campgrounds with midrange hotels where you’re allowed to use the facilities (perhaps even a swimming pool). They can be good places to meet other travelers.”
3How do I avoid the crowds on a Mikumi NP safari?
“To start with, Mikumi may be part of Tanzania’s popular Southern safari circuit, but it’s generally less crowded than other, better-known Tanzanian parks. You can also enjoy a quieter Mikumi experience by choosing to stay at one of the campsites or bandas that are inside the park gates. While those who are staying outside the park queue to get in at dawn each morning, you’re already on your way for your morning game drive within the park itself. The high season runs from June to October. While they’re generally not too busy, these are nonetheless the busiest months to visit. Visiting outside of these months is even quieter. That said, November to May corresponds to the Wet season, so there is a chance that rain can impact upon your safari. On the plus side, the Wet-season months are best for birding, because this is when large numbers of migratory birds are present in the park.”
4How much does a Mikumi NP budget safari cost?
“Prices can vary greatly, but prices for a cheap Mikumi budget safari start at around US$100 to US$150 per person per day. This estimate should include all standard inclusions and the daily park fees (US$20/10 per adult/child per day). It’s a good idea to shop around for quotes from a number of different safari operators: this could be the holiday of a lifetime, and there are numerous different tours and packages to choose from. A variable to take into consideration when calculating the cost of your trip is the season in which you travel. Low season prices should be a little cheaper than those in high season, even at the budget level. There will also be some variation in cost depending on whether you choose a group or self-drive budget safari.”
5Mikumi Reviews
Philip is an acclaimed travel writer and author of many guidebooks, including the Bradt guides to Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and South Africa.
An Underrated Gem
Little-known Mikumi, an extension of the vast Selous ecosystem, is the country’s fifth-largest national park, and a popular goal for weekend breaks out of the port city Dar es Salaam, or as an initial pit stop on a more extensive safari...
Mary is an acclaimed travel writer and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including South Africa, Tanzania, East Africa and Africa.
Wildlife Watching Just off the Highway
Mikumi's highlights are its ease of access (it's an easy four-hour drive from Dar es Salaam along the main highway), its reasonably-priced lodges and the chance it offers to see a good array of wildlife within a short amount of time. Every...
The problem at Mikumi is that it's easily accessible by road and attracts lots of tourists. It's often difficult to span the horizon without seeing another tourist vehicle. If you spot lions, you'll soon be surrounded by at least another...
Mesmerizing
Mikumi National Park is an absolutely incredible destination and one of the highlights of my trip to Tanzania. The wildlife was beyond anything I imagined. We saw so many amazing animals in their natural habitat, and every sighting was...
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To enjoy an excellent experience at Mikumi National Park, a 3-day (2 night) package is sufficient. You'll be immersed in wild nature, in contact with an extraordinary multitude of animals, and in a constantly changing landscape. An exciting...
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Definitely worth every penny spent
I had a great experience on the trip seeing some of the animals I only see on movies and amazing landscape, and secondly the trip is Well planned and organized, everything on time from the pick up point to the trains back and forth,...