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 Witness herds of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, impalas, and zebras
  • 02 Explore the floodplains of the Mkata River and the Uluguru mountain ranges
  • 03 Look out for lions, leopards, and, if you are lucky, wild dogs
  • 04 Enjoy game drives in Mikumi National Park, home to over 400 bird species

Embark on a 2-day safari adventure from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park, Tanzania's third-largest national park. Explore the floodplains of the Mkata River and the Uluguru mountain ranges while looking out for herds of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, impalas, and zebras. The park is also known for predators such as lions and leopards, and, if you are lucky, wild dogs. Along the way, enjoy rewarding game drives and the chance to spot some of the park's more than 400 bird species.

Explore the floodplains of the Mkata River and the Uluguru mountain ranges while looking out for herds of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, impalas, and zebras.

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, Serengeti National Park, Uluguru Mountains
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park Safari

Depart from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park at 7:00 am with a packed lunch. Expect to see a large population of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, impalas, zebras, velvet monkeys, kudus, and many other attractions.

Mikumi National Park is the third-largest park in Tanzania, covering an area of 3,230 sq. km. The main feature of the park is the floodplain of the Mkata River, along with the Uluguru mountain ranges that border the park on two sides.

The floodplains consist mostly of open grassland and are bordered on the west and east by wooded grassland and intermediate vegetation zones, which merge with miombo woodland. The park is home to a variety of animals, including elephants, giraffes, and lions.

Enjoy a half-day game drive and an overnight stay at a tented camp, lodge, hotel, campsite, or cottage on a full-board basis.

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Day 02

Morning Game Drive in Mikumi and Return to Dar es Salaam

After an early breakfast, enjoy a half-day game drive in Mikumi National Park with a packed lunch. The landscapes of Mikumi, including the Mkata plain savannah, resemble those found in the Serengeti to the north.

Mikumi is a Tanzanian park renowned for its diverse wildlife, including lions, buffaloes, hippos, kudus, zebras, leopards, and, if lucky, wild dogs. Moreover, the park is home to over 400 bird species.

After the game drive, depart back to Dar es Salaam.

Mkata River floodplains, Mikumi National Park savannah, Uluguru mountain ranges

Where this trip takes you

Mkata River floodplains, Mikumi National Park savannah, Uluguru mountain ranges

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Dar es Salaam 4 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
  • Guiding fees
  • Game drive
  • Driver's allowance
  • Safe drinking water
  • + 18% VAT

What's Not Included

  • Beverages and items of a personal nature
  • Visa
  • Tipping
  • Travel insurance

What to bring

  • Travel documents
    • Valid passport
    • Yellow fever vaccination records/certificate
    • Copy of flight itinerary
    • Copy of travel and medical evacuation insurance
    • Personal medical/dental insurance cards
    • Credit card (Visa and MasterCard are most widely accepted)
    • Cash in U.S. dollars
  • 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.
    • Power adapter to fit the UK-style electrical socket

Know before you go

  • Any increase in park entry fees, taxes, and concession fees will be charged even if the booking has been previously confirmed and invoiced. Note that these current rates, as published by the Government, are subject to change without prior notice.

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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