Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Mikumi National Park Safari from Dar es Salaam with Maasai Visit

3 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Mikumi National Park for its flora and fauna
02 Learn about Maasai traditions and culture
03 Enjoy a full game drive with chances to spot zebras, hippos, giraffes, buffalo, elephants, and lions
04 Visit a Maasai Boma to see local houses and traditional fire-making using sticks

Enjoy a 3-day safari in Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam, combining wildlife viewing with a cultural visit to a Maasai Boma. Travel through Morogoro to Mikumi, where you will experience a full game drive in the park and have the chance to spot a wide variety of animals, including zebras, hippos, wildebeest, giraffes, buffalo, elephants, and lions. Your evenings include time at Mikumi Bastian camp, and the journey ends with an en route game drive on your return to Dar es Salaam.

In Mikumi, you will see a wide variety of bird species, zebras, hippos, hartebeest, wildebeest, impala, warthog, eland antelope, giraffe, buffalo, and elephants.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Mikumi National Park

Languages English, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park and Maasai Boma Visit

Pickup at your hotel at 7:30 am in Dar es Salaam, then drive to Mikumi National Park, a journey of about 6-7 hours. Have a hot lunch in Morogoro town.
You will be able to see animals along the way to Mikumi.
You will arrive in Mikumi at 3:30 pm and go to Bastian Hotel to pack your bag, then continue to the Maasai Boma to see their culture. Dinner and overnight at Mikumi Bastian camp.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park

After breakfast, with a picnic lunch, drive to the park for the game drive.
Enjoy the game drive inside the park, with a great chance to spot many animals. Take your lunch in the afternoon and proceed with the game drive. Dinner and overnight at Bastian camp. In Mikumi, you will see a wide variety of bird species, zebras, hippos, hartebeest, wildebeest, impala, warthog, eland antelope, giraffe, buffalo, and elephants.

Day 03

Mikumi National Park to Dar es Salaam

After breakfast, with a picnic lunch, depart at 7 am for Dar es Salaam with an en route game drive.
Arrive in the late afternoon at your hotel, the airport, or the ferry.

Tour ends.

Where this trip takes you

Mikumi National Park grasslands, Maasai Boma cultural visit, Mikumi Bastian camp evenings, Morogoro town lunch stop

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Dar es Salaam 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Park fees (for non-residents)
All activities (unless labelled as optional)
All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
A professional English-speaking driver/guide
All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
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.)
The 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

Travel documents
Valid passport
Yellow fever vaccination records/certificate
Tanzania visa, available at the airport upon arrival, is 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 cards (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 rainy season Mar-May and Oct-Dec)

Highly recommended

Camera and memory cards
Binoculars
Sunscreen
Hand sanitiser 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.
The power adapter to fit the UK-style electrical socket

Know before you go

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 challenging to fit into the vehicles.
Bring a backpack to carry all your essential 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 jewellery, 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 space in your luggage for the all-important souvenirs you will probably buy. There are places where you can send packages home via DHL, etc.; however, this can sometimes be an expensive option.

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