Tanzania · Safari

2-Day Mikumi National Park Safari with 2 Game Drives from Dar es Salaam

2 Days Round trip from Mikumi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Two game drives across Mikumi National Park's open plains
02 Spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and rich birdlife
03 Scenic drive through rural Tanzania from Dar es Salaam or Morogoro
04 Overnight stay at Camp Bastian Mikumi in a nature-surrounded lodge
05 Private safari in a 4x4 vehicle with a professional driver-guide

This 2-day Mikumi National Park safari is a perfect short adventure for travelers starting from Dar es Salaam or Morogoro. Enjoy scenic drives through rural Tanzania, rich wildlife viewing across Mikumi's open plains, and a relaxing overnight stay near the park. Look out for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, wildebeests, and abundant birdlife in landscapes often compared to the Serengeti. With two game drives, professional guiding, and seamless private transport, this package offers an easy and rewarding wildlife escape.

Start your day with an early morning game drive, when animals are most active and the golden light paints the plains beautifully.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Mikumi National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dar es Salaam or Morogoro to Mikumi and Afternoon Game Drive

Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup from Dar es Salaam (5-6 hrs) or Morogoro (1.5 hrs), followed by a scenic drive toward Mikumi National Park. Upon arrival, enter the park for your afternoon game drive, exploring the Mkata floodplains, home to elephants, lions, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, and rich birdlife.

After the game drive, proceed to Camp Bastian Mikumi for dinner and an overnight stay in a comfortable, nature-surrounded lodge.

Accommodation: Camp Bastian Mikumi
Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 02

Early Morning Wildlife Viewing and Return Journey

Start your day with an early morning game drive, when animals are most active and the golden light paints the plains beautifully. Explore different parts of Mikumi to maximize wildlife sightings, including hippo pools, acacia woodlands, and the open savannah.

After lunch, begin your drive back to your starting point - Dar es Salaam or Morogoro - arriving in the late afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included
End of Tour