2-Day Mikumi National Park Safari from Dar es Salaam

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Mikumi National Park, a less crowded and more affordable safari destination in Southern Tanzania
• 02 Spot wildlife such as lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, and more
• 03 Travel through beautiful landscapes and fantastic scenery on the drive from Dar es Salaam
• 04 Look out for more than 300 species of birds in one of Tanzania's rewarding wildlife areas

Embark on a 2-day safari to Mikumi National Park in Southern Tanzania, a less crowded and more affordable alternative to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy game drives through beautiful landscapes and fantastic scenery while looking out for lions, buffaloes, wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, elephants, impalas, warthogs, hippos, and more than 300 species of birds. With pickup from Dar es Salaam and time in the park across two days, this tour offers a rewarding wildlife experience without the crowds.

Enjoy game drives through beautiful landscapes and fantastic scenery while looking out for lions, buffaloes, wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, elephants, impalas, warthogs, hippos, and more than 300 species of birds.

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 Not applicable

Cities Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Mikumi National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival and Transfer to Mikumi National Park

• The client can be picked up from the Dar Es Salaam Ferry (if coming from Zanzibar), from Dar Es Salaam International Airport, or from a hotel within Dar Es Salaam city limits. Ideally, the pickup time is between 4:30 AM and 6 AM, but this can be adjusted as needed.
• Drive from Dar Es Salaam to Mikumi National Park, which takes approximately 6 hours. Along the way, you will pass through many villages and small towns. As you travel to Mikumi, you will get to see the country's beautiful landscape and fantastic scenery. You will stop for lunch near or in Morogoro town.
• Start your late afternoon game drive upon arrival at Mikumi National Park. You have a pretty good chance of spotting several wild animals, such as elephants, giraffes, African Cape buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras, hippos, and many more, all without worrying about crowds of people.
• After the game drive, rest at the hotel or camp, where you can freshen up, have dinner, and end your day.

2

Day 02

Morning Game Drive and Return to Dar Es Salaam

• Today, you will start early with a morning game drive. After breakfast at your hotel, we will take you to see more wild animals.
• Later in the afternoon, you will stop for lunch at a picnic campsite inside the park.
• After lunch, you will begin your drive back to Dar Es Salaam. You will arrive in Dar Es Salaam around 9/10 PM.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Park fees (for non-residents)
• All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
• An English-speaking 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.)
• The government imposed an increase in taxes and/or park fees.

What to bring

• Have you packed sunscreen, over-the-counter medicine, prescription medicine, and other specialty items?
• Phones and cards sometimes don't work when travelling, so be sure to bring enough cash and a card that can be used at the ATM.
• Do not bring any foreign currency older than 2009.

Know before you go

• Please remember that you will be going to different locations and environments; packing layers as well as closed and open shoes is best.
• Have you alerted your cell phone company or debit/credit card company about your international travels?
• Phones and cards sometimes don't work when travelling, so be sure to bring enough cash and a card that can be used at the ATM.
• Do not bring any foreign currency older than 2009.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Client's residential

Tour start

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.