Tanzania · Safari

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

1 Day Round trip from Morogoro Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the wildlife-rich Mkata Floodplain in Mikumi National Park
  • 02 Spot elephants, giraffes, lions, buffalo, and zebras across open savannah landscapes
  • 03 Enjoy a guided game drive with expert insights into wildlife behaviour and conservation
  • 04 Discover diverse birdlife, including eagles, kingfishers, hornbills, and storks

Escape the city and explore Mikumi National Park on this 1-day safari from Dar es Salaam. Travel across the wildlife-rich Mkata Floodplain and encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and lions in their natural habitat. Enjoy guided game drives through open savannah landscapes and discover diverse birdlife, including eagles, kingfishers, and hornbills. Relax with a picnic lunch inside the park while surrounded by wilderness for an authentic Tanzanian safari adventure in just one unforgettable day.

Travel across the wildlife-rich Mkata Floodplain and encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and lions in their natural habitat.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Mikumi National Park
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Full-Day Safari Adventure in Mikumi National Park

  • Begin with an early morning pickup from your hotel, residence, or airport in Dar es Salaam and travel by 4x4 safari vehicle towards Mikumi National Park.
  • Arrive at the park gate for registration before entering the park and starting your guided game drive across the Mkata Floodplain.
  • Observe elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and large buffalo herds across the open savannah.
  • Spot lions resting under trees and look out for hyenas and other predators while your guide explains wildlife behaviour and conservation efforts.
  • Stop at a designated picnic site inside the park to enjoy your packed lunch surrounded by natural landscapes.
  • Continue with an afternoon game drive exploring additional areas of the park and visit nearby waterholes where animals gather.
  • Look for diverse birdlife, including kingfishers, eagles, hornbills, and storks, during your exploration.
  • Exit the park in the late afternoon and return to Dar es Salaam with unforgettable safari memories.
Mkata Floodplain savannah, Mikumi National Park grasslands, Dar es Salaam

Where this trip takes you

Mkata Floodplain savannah, Mikumi National Park grasslands, Dar es Salaam

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Morogoro 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off in Dar es Salaam (hotel, residence, or airport)

  • Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

  • Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver

  • Park entrance fees for Mikumi National Park

  • Full-day guided game drives

  • Picnic lunch inside the park

  • Bottled drinking water during the safari

  • Government taxes and levies

What's Not Included

  • International or domestic flights

  • Travel and medical insurance

  • Visa fees

  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, additional drinks)

  • Tips and gratuities for the driver/guide

  • Alcoholic beverages

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Morogoro.

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