Tanzania · Safari

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

2 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Mikumi National Park on a short 2-day safari from Dar es Salaam
  • 02 Spot large herds of elephants and giraffes in the park
  • 03 Enjoy rewarding game drives to look for buffaloes, Thompson Gazelles, zebras, velvet monkey, and more
  • 04 Stay overnight near Mikumi National Park on a full-board basis

Enter the world of majestic wild animals in Mikumi National Park on this 2-day safari from Dar es Salaam. Ideal for weekend visitors and business travellers with limited time, this short escape offers rewarding game drives in one of Tanzania's accessible wildlife destinations. Look out for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, Thompson Gazelles, zebras, velvet monkey, and more while enjoying an overnight stay near the park.

Look out for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, Thompson Gazelles, zebras, velvet monkey, and more while enjoying an overnight stay near the park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Dar es Salaam, Mikumi National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park Safari

  • Meet your tour guide at Dar es Salaam International Airport or your hotel in Dar es Salaam and drive to Mikumi National Park with packed picnic lunch boxes.
  • Arrive at the park and begin the safari tour, with a packed lunch for the game drive.
  • See a large population of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, Thompson Gazelles, zebras, velvet monkey, and more.

Dinner and overnight stay inside the park at Mikumi cottages or a similar lodge outside the park on a full-board basis.

2
Day 02

Morning Game Drive and Return to Dar es Salaam

  • Rise early in the morning, have breakfast, and go for a game drive in Mikumi National Park with packed lunch.
  • Enjoy game viewing and look for the local wild animals.
  • Return to Dar es Salaam.
Herds of elephants, Mikumi National Park plains, Mikumi cottages

Where this trip takes you

Herds of elephants, Mikumi National Park plains, Mikumi cottages

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Dar es Salaam 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a strong 4x4 Land Cruiser/Rover
  • Accommodation on a full-board basis
  • Entrance fees
  • English-speaking Tanzanian guide
  • Game drives
  • Driver's allowance
  • Safe drinking water

What's Not Included

  • Beverages
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Visa
  • Travel insurance

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Dar es Salaam.

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