2-Day Mikumi National Park Safari with Christmas Game Drives

Morning:

• Depart from Dar es Salaam early, around 6:00 AM, to make the most of your time in the park.
• Drive via Morogoro Road, which is well paved and offers scenic views along the way.
• Stop for breakfast at a local restaurant or pack snacks for the journey.

Midday:

• Arrive in Mikumi National Park at around 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
• Head straight to your lodge or camp for check-in and lunch. There are several accommodation options in and around the park, such as Mikumi Wildlife Camp, Vuma Hills Tented Camp, or Tan-Swiss Lodge.

Afternoon:

• Enjoy an afternoon game drive from around 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Mikumi is home to a variety of animals, including elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and many species of birds. The park is known as an excellent spot for wildlife viewing.

Evening:

• Return to the lodge or camp and enjoy a peaceful evening, perhaps with a sundowner while watching the African sunset.
• Celebrate Christmas Eve with a festive dinner at your lodge, enjoying traditional Tanzanian cuisine or special Christmas dishes.

Morning:

• Set out on an early morning game drive from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM to catch the animals when they are most active. The morning is a great time for spotting predators and herds of wildlife.
• If you are lucky, you might see lions hunting or other big cats in action.

Late Morning:

• Return to the lodge for brunch from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM after your game drive, and enjoy a late breakfast or brunch.

Afternoon:

• Relax or choose an optional activity from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Depending on the lodge, you may have the option to go for a nature walk with a guide, visit the park's cultural sites, or enjoy some relaxation time by the pool or with a spa treatment.

Late Afternoon:

• After lunch, head out for a final game drive from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM to capture any wildlife you may have missed during the earlier drives.

Evening:

• Return to Dar es Salaam by 6:00 PM after your afternoon game drive, arriving in the evening at around 10:00 PM.