Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Mikumi National Park Wildlife Safari from Dar es Salaam

3 Days Round trip from HXWR+PMG Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot majestic wildlife like lions, giraffes, and buffaloes
02 Experience thrilling game drives in Mikumi National Park
03 Explore diverse habitats, including Mkata flood plains and Chamgore
04 Capture stunning views of wildebeests and elephants in their natural habitat
05 Conclude your safari with a memorable morning game drive

Embark on a 3-day wildlife safari in Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam. Enjoy exciting game drives in search of lions, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, elephants, and more across the park's diverse habitats. Explore scenic areas such as Mkata, Chamgore, and the Mkata flood plains while taking in memorable wildlife sightings. Your safari concludes with an early morning game drive before returning to Dar es Salaam.

Explore scenic areas such as Mkata, Chamgore, and the Mkata flood plains while taking in memorable wildlife sightings.

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 Not applicable

Cities Dar es Salaam, Mikumi National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Transfer from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi and Afternoon Game Drive

Early in the morning, be picked up from Dar es Salaam and transferred to Mikumi. Have brief stopovers for lunch, then continue to Mikumi, arriving in the afternoon. Later, embark on a game drive in the park in search of wildlife such as buffaloes, giraffes, lions, and more. Head back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Full-Day Wildlife Exploration in Mikumi National Park

Early in the morning after breakfast, leave your lodge and head to the park in search of wildlife on a thrilling game drive. Be on the lookout for wildebeests, elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, and many more. Have a lunch break, then later visit other park locations such as Mkata, Chamgore (place of pythons), and the Mkata flood plains. In the evening, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Return to Dar es Salaam

Get up in the morning, have breakfast, and head out for an early morning game drive. Stay alert as you conclude your safari with more wildlife viewing, possibly catching sight of animals you did not see the previous day. Head back to the lodge, check out, and transfer back to Dar es Salaam, arriving in the evening.

Where this trip takes you

Mikumi National Park, Mkata flood plains, Chamgore

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from HXWR+PMG 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Safari Jeep 4x4 with pop-up roof suitable for game viewing
Services of a professional multilingual driver-guide
Full-board accommodation on safari
Unlimited mileage on the safari
Enough liters of mineral water and soft drinks
All entrance fees and government taxes
Game drives as per itinerary

What's Not Included

Tips for the support team
Personal expenses, e.g. laundry, beverages, etc.
Passport, visa, and travel insurance
Yellow fever vaccinations
International and local airfare

What to bring

1 - Waterproof jacket, breathable, with hood
2+ underwear, moisture-wicking fabric recommended
1 - Brimmed hat for sun protection
1 - Small daypack
Insect repellent containing DEET
Hand sanitizer

Know before you go

Please note that all trip prices are based on our own costs, fees, and supplier prices in effect at the time of booking. We reserve the right to alter trip prices should inflation, fuel costs, labour, materials, or exchange rates change. If the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) raises park fees, or if any hotel, lodge, camp, or other service provider raises their rates, we reserve the right to require additional payment from the client.

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