Tanzania · Safari

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

2 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Thrilling wildlife encounters with elephants, lions, zebras, and more
02 Scenic game drives through Mikumi National Park's diverse landscapes
03 Opportunity to spot over 300 species of birds in their natural habitat
04 Relaxing stay at Camp Bastian Mikumi, a comfortable mid-range lodge
05 Memorable sunrise game drive with stunning views and wildlife sightings

Embark on a thrilling 2-day wildlife trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam. Enjoy exciting game drives through diverse landscapes of woodland, swamp, and grassland as you look out for elephants, lions, zebras, buffalo, wildebeest, crocodiles, and many other animals. The park is also home to over 300 bird species, making it a rewarding destination for birdwatchers. Your safari includes an overnight stay at Camp Bastian Mikumi and a breathtaking sunrise game drive before returning to Dar es Salaam.

Mikumi's vegetation includes woodland, swamp, and grassland, with two water holes, Mkata and Chamgore.

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, Morogoro, Mikumi National Park

Languages English, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi and First Game Drive

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel or airport in Dar es Salaam and depart for Mikumi National Park. You will arrive in time for lunch.

After lunch, you will head out on your first game drive in the park, home to elephants, lions, wild dogs, zebras, hyenas, buffalo, wildebeest, eland, hartebeest, crocodiles, lizards of all kinds, and many other residents. The park is also home to over 300 species of birds.

Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge later in the evening.

Day 02

Sunrise Game Drive and Return to Dar es Salaam

After breakfast, you will leave the lodge for a sunrise game drive in the park. Mikumi's vegetation includes woodland, swamp, and grassland, with two water holes, Mkata and Chamgore.

Apart from the saddle-bill stork, hammerkop, and malachite kingfisher, you may also find monitor lizards and the deadly python inhabiting the shallow water.

In the afternoon, you will leave the park and start your journey back to Dar es Salaam, with a stop for lunch in Morogoro Town. After lunch, you will proceed to the agreed Dar es Salaam drop-off point. This is where your safari will end.

Where this trip takes you

Mikumi National Park grassland and woodland, Camp Bastian Mikumi, Mkata and Chamgore waterholes

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Dar es Salaam 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Park fees (for non-residents)
All activities
All accommodation
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)
Round-trip airport transfer
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (tipping guideline: US$20.00 pp per day)
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

What to bring

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

Know before you go

Visas: you need a visa to enter Tanzania.
Yellow fever vaccination: proof of yellow fever vaccination may be required to enter Tanzania if arriving from or transiting through a yellow fever-risk country.
Border measures.

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