Tanzania · Safari

2-Day Mikumi Wildlife Safari from Dar es Salaam with Hippo Pool

2 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Afternoon game drive in Mikumi National Park
02 Spectacular sunset views over the park
03 Watch animals drinking at the hippo pool
04 Morning game drive before returning to Dar es Salaam

Embark on a 2-day wildlife adventure from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive with spectacular sunset views and watch animals gather at the hippo pool to drink. After an overnight stay in the park, head out on a short morning game drive before returning to Dar es Salaam.

In the late afternoon, enjoy a game drive with sunset views and watch animals drinking water at the hippo pool.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Dar es Salaam, Mikumi National Park

Languages English, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi and Sunset Game Drive

Meet and greet in Dar es Salaam at 0730 hrs and drive to Mikumi with a lunch box. In the late afternoon, enjoy a game drive with sunset views and watch animals drinking water at the hippo pool.

Overnight at Tanapa Cottage/Vuma Hill Tented Camp on FB basis (Lunch and Dinner).

Day 02

Morning Game Drive and Return to Dar es Salaam

After breakfast, enjoy a short morning game drive until 1000 hrs, then drive back to Dar with a lunch box and drop-off at the hotel, airport, or seaport (Breakfast and Lunch).

End of trip.

Where this trip takes you

Mikumi National Park, hippo pool, sunset views

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

Park fees (for non-residents)
All activities
All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation
All taxes/VAT
Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (on all days)

What's Not Included

International flights (from/to home)
Roundtrip airport transfer
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (on all days)

What to bring

Valid passport
Yellow fever vaccination records/certificate
Tanzania visa, available at the airport upon arrival, USD $100 payable in cash only for US citizens or USD $50 for residents of the UK/European Union and most other countries
Copy of flight itinerary
Copy of travel and/or medical evacuation insurance
Personal medical/dental insurance cards
Credit card (Visa and MasterCard are most widely accepted)
Cash in U.S. Dollars (bills MUST have been issued in 2004 or later)
Clothing: Remember, it's not a fashion show, so be more practical when choosing your safari wardrobe. Try to stay away from bright colours - khaki and other neutral colours tend to work well. It is probably best to dress in layers since it can get cold but also very hot.
- Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
- Sturdy boots or sandals
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5 depending on how often you want to change)
- Long-sleeve shirts (lightweight)
- Shorts
- Long trousers
- Underwear
- Socks
- Sleepwear
- Travel towel
- Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (during May-Sept)
- Raincoat and rain trousers (during the rainy season Mar-May and Oct-Dec)
Highly recommended
- Camera and memory cards
- Binoculars
- Sunscreen
- Hand sanitizer and wet wipes
- Insect repellent
- Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
- Malaria tablets
- Basic first aid kit and prescription medicines
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, etc.
- Power adapter to fit the UK-style electrical socket
Others
- Bring soft luggage such as a duffel bag, hiking pack, or sports bag. These are ideal for packing into a safari vehicle. Hard suitcases can often be difficult to fit into vehicles.
- Bring a backpack to carry all of your important items, including travel documents, money, camera, medication, etc. You should keep this backpack with you at all times.
- Keep luxury items such as hair dryers/straighteners, expensive jewelry, makeup, and bulky toiletries to an absolute minimum. If in doubt, leave them out.
- If you plan to bring cash, divide it into different areas of your carry-on luggage, wallet, and money belt just in case something happens to one of those carry items.
- Leave some space in your luggage for the all-important souvenirs that you will probably buy. There are places where you can send packages home via DHL, etc. However, this can sometimes be an expensive option.