Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Mikumi National Park Safari from Dar es Salaam with Walks

4 Days Round trip from Zanzibar Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Mkata plains, possibly the biggest concentration of animals outside Serengeti National Park
  • 02 Spot a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and impalas
  • 03 Leave the jeep behind for a guided walking safari led by an armed ranger
  • 04 Enjoy sunset and sunrise game drives in Mikumi National Park

Discover the unique ecosystems of Mikumi National Park on a short safari getaway from Dar es Salaam. Explore the Mkata plains, known for their remarkable concentration of wildlife, on game drives and a guided walk in the wild. Look out for elephants, buffaloes, zebras, impalas, eland, kudu, black antelopes, and over 400 bird species as you spend time in the lap of nature.

Leave the jeep behind and explore the wilderness on foot.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Zanzibar, Mikumi National Park, Serengeti National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Zanzibar Arrival and Transfer to Mikumi

  • Guests from Zanzibar will arrive on a flight at 06:50 hours in Dar es Salaam.

  • Depart at 07:30 hours for Mikumi National Park by 4x4 vehicle.

  • Arrive in the park after about 4 hours, depending on traffic on the highway.

  • Lunch will be in Morogoro Town before continuing the drive to Mikumi National Park.

  • After arrival, proceed for an evening game drive with your Tanzanian safari guide.

  • Enjoy sunset views in the park, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at Mikumi Wildlife Camp.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Wildlife Viewing on the Mkata Plains

  • After breakfast, proceed for a full-day game drive in the park. This day will be dedicated to discovering the Mkata plains for their incredible concentration of animals - possibly the biggest outside Serengeti National Park. Spot various animals here, including lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and impalas, to mention a few.

Dinner and an overnight stay at Mikumi Wildlife Camp.

3
Day 03

Walking Safari and Afternoon Game Drive

  • After breakfast, tread on the same land as buffaloes with your Tanzanian safari guide.

  • Leave the jeep behind and explore the wilderness on foot. The tour will be led by an armed ranger for security in the bush. Here, walking safaris are designed to look for small things that are often missed while observing from the car. Spot various animal tracks, animal droppings, and small insects like dung beetles, and take in the various smells of plants along the way. This is the best way to put your senses on alert while being out in nature.

  • Later, return to the lodge and then proceed for an afternoon game drive to look for more sightings of animals and birds.

Dinner and an overnight stay at Mikumi Wildlife Camp.

4
Day 04

Sunrise Game Drive and Return to Dar es Salaam

  • After an early breakfast, begin with a sunrise game drive in Mikumi National Park.

  • With picnic lunches, continue game drives until the afternoon.

  • Drive back to Dar es Salaam city. Arrival is expected at 17:00 hours.

  • Get dropped off at your hotel in Dar es Salaam city.

Mkata plains, Mikumi National Park, Mikumi Wildlife Camp

Where this trip takes you

Mkata plains, Mikumi National Park, Mikumi Wildlife Camp

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Zanzibar 5 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Safari according to the itinerary

  • Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle

  • Unlimited game drives

  • Professional, English-speaking Tanzanian safari guide

  • All accommodation as per itinerary

  • Meals according to the itinerary

  • Mineral water

  • All mentioned activities

  • All national park fees

What's Not Included

  • Additional flights

  • Optional activities

  • Visa fees

  • Tips

  • Personal spending money for souvenirs

  • Travel insurance

Know before you go

  • The itinerary is a perfect getaway for people who have unlimited time in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar and would love to have a taste of the African bush. Visit the Mkata plains, which possibly have the biggest concentration of animals outside Serengeti National Park. The park offers great sightings of three of the Big Five: elephants, lions, and buffaloes.

  • This tour is perfect for getting away from the city and for people with unlimited time.

  • Wear proper walking shoes.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tour start
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Zanzibar.

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