Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Mikumi National Park Wildlife Safari with Game Drives

3 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Watch in awe as herds of wildebeests graze across the savannah and elephants roam gracefully
02 Discover the enchanting Mkata flood plains
03 Spot wildlife such as zebras, antelopes, baboons, lions, giraffes, and buffaloes
04 Enjoy thrilling game drives in Tanzania's fourth-largest national park

Embark on an extraordinary journey to Tanzania's fourth-largest national park, Mikumi National Park, where nature's wonders await. This captivating destination is teeming with a diverse array of wildlife, from iconic wildebeests and majestic elephants to graceful giraffes, mighty lions, imposing buffaloes, elegant kudus, elusive black antelopes, playful baboons, and even mighty hippos. Over three days, enjoy game drives through the park and discover remarkable landscapes such as the enchanting Mkata flood plains.

This captivating destination is teeming with a diverse array of wildlife, from iconic wildebeests and majestic elephants to graceful giraffes, mighty lions, imposing buffaloes, elegant kudus, elusive black antelopes, playful baboons, and even mighty hippos.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Dar es Salaam, Mikumi National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park Safari

Get picked up early in the morning from Dar es Salaam and transfer to Mikumi National Park.
Have brief stopovers on the way for lunch, then continue to Mikumi National Park, arriving in the afternoon.
Embark on a game drive in the park, searching for wildlife such as buffaloes, giraffes, lions, and more.

Head back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park

Leave your lodge early after breakfast and head into the park for a thrilling game drive in search of wildlife. Be on the lookout for wildebeests, elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, and many more.
Take a lunch break and later visit other park locations such as Mkata, Chomgore (Place of Python), and the Mkata flood plains, alongside other areas of Mikumi National Park.

Day 03

Return from Mikumi National Park to Dar es Salaam

Wake up for an early morning breakfast, then meet your transfer driver for the journey back to Dar es Salaam, with a lunch stop at Msolwa Cafe before drop-off.