3-Day Mikumi Safari from Dar es Salaam with Tented Camp Stay

3 Days Round trip from Your hotel in Dar es Salaam Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private 3-day safari from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park
02 Two nights at a mid-range tented camp near the park
03 Afternoon, full-day, and morning game drives in Mikumi
04 Look for elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and lion on the Mkata floodplain
05 Travel in a private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof

Mikumi National Park covers about 3,230 km² and lies roughly 280 km west of Dar es Salaam, making it the easiest big-game park to reach by road from the coast. Its open Mkata floodplain is known for elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and lion, and more than 400 bird species have been recorded here. This private 3-day safari from Dar es Salaam includes two nights at a mid-range tented camp near the park, with travel in a private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof and an English-speaking driver-guide. The safari includes an afternoon game drive on arrival, a full day in the park, and a final morning drive before returning to Dar es Salaam.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Dar es Salaam, Mikumi National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi and Afternoon Game Drive

Morning pickup in Dar es Salaam, followed by a drive of about 280 km west to Mikumi National Park. On arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive before dinner and an overnight stay near the park.

Day 02

Full-Day Safari in Mikumi National Park

Spend the day on a full game drive across Mikumi National Park's open plains, with a picnic lunch in the park. Look for elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, impala, and lion before returning for an overnight stay near Mikumi.

Day 03

Final Game Drive and Return to Dar es Salaam

Enjoy a final morning game drive and breakfast before beginning the drive back to Dar es Salaam.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Your hotel in Dar es Salaam 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking driver-guide
Pickup and return transfer in Dar es Salaam
Mikumi National Park entry and conservation fees
Game drives as scheduled in the itinerary
2 nights' accommodation, full board or the meal plan confirmed in your quotation
Bottled drinking water during game drives
Government taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

International flights to and from Tanzania
Visa fees and travel insurance
Personal expenses, tips, and alcoholic drinks
Laundry and other hotel extras
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Any increase in park fees, taxes, flight costs, or accommodation rates introduced after quotation and before final confirmation
Boat trips and other water-based activities

What to bring

Valid passport
Travel insurance
Comfortable neutral-coloured clothing
Closed walking shoes
Sun protection, a hat, and insect repellent
Reusable water bottle
Binoculars and camera

Know before you go

The exact lodge or camp is confirmed after we check availability for your dates.
Meals follow the confirmed accommodation plan. Full-day game drives include a picnic lunch.
Wildlife sightings vary and cannot be guaranteed.
Child ages and child prices are confirmed before a family booking is accepted.

Logistics