Tanzania · Safari

1-Day Mikumi National Park Safari from Dar es Salaam or Morogoro

1 Day Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park, one of Tanzania's well-known parks
02 Look out for tree-climbing lions, leopards, wild hunting dogs, and black-backed jackals
03 Spot elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, elands, greater kudu, wildebeest, roan, and sable antelope
04 Observe more than 300 bird species, including Eurasian migrants and lilac-breasted rollers
05 Travel from Dar es Salaam or Morogoro along the Tanzania-Zambia Highway to Mikumi

Embark on a full-day safari from Dar es Salaam or Morogoro to Mikumi National Park, one of Tanzania's well-known wildlife destinations covering 3,230 square kilometres. Enjoy a game drive through the park in search of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, elands, greater kudu, wildebeest, roan and sable antelope, as well as predators such as tree-climbing lions, leopards, wild hunting dogs, and black-backed jackals. The park is also home to more than 300 bird species, including Eurasian migrants and lilac-breasted rollers. After lunch in the park, return to Morogoro or Dar es Salaam in the late afternoon.

Predators found here include tree-climbing lions, which are present in large numbers, as well as leopards, wild hunting dogs, and black-backed jackals.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Cities Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Mikumi National Park

Languages Dutch, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Day Trip to Mikumi National Park

Depart early in the morning from Dar es Salaam or Morogoro city centre and travel south from Dar es Salaam along the Tanzania-Zambia Highway toward Mikumi National Park.

After a 5-6 hour drive, enter Mikumi National Park for a game drive with a picnic lunch, or enjoy a hot lunch at 0100 hrs. Covering 3,230 square kilometres, Mikumi National Park is one of Tanzania's well-known parks.

The park is known for its population of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, elands, greater kudu, wildebeest, roan, and sable antelope.

Predators found here include tree-climbing lions, which are present in large numbers, as well as leopards, wild hunting dogs, and black-backed jackals.

More than 300 species of birds have been recorded in the park, including Eurasian migrants such as marabou storks, red-billed oxpeckers, and lilac-breasted rollers.

In the late afternoon, return to Morogoro or Dar es Salaam.

Where this trip takes you

Mikumi National Park savannah, Tanzania-Zambia Highway, Dar es Salaam, elephants and giraffes

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Dar es Salaam 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport in a strong 4x4 Land Cruiser / Rover
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
Recommended tipping for the guide / cook (highly recommended)
Travel insurance

What to bring

Clothing

Shirts with long sleeves (even in summer for protection from the sun and insects)
T-shirts / cotton blouses
Long socks as bug protection
Light scarf / buff for dust and sun protection
Hat, cap and/or beanie
Shorts or a light skirt (short skirts aren't practical)
Jeans or safari trousers for evenings and cooler days
Jackets, sweaters, a scarf, and gloves are recommended for early morning and evening game drives during winter
Lightweight waterproof jacket
Swim- and beach-wear
Underwear - roads can be bumpy, so suitable women's attire is suggested
Formal attire if you are staying at a prestigious hotel/luxury train
Comfortable walking shoes and sandals (heels aren't recommended)

Equipment

Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip protection (SPF30 or higher recommended)
If you wear contact lenses, we recommend bringing a pair of glasses in case your eyes get irritated by dust
Personal medical kit, including malaria prophylactics if applicable
Personal toiletries (basic amenities are supplied by most hotels/lodges)
Important travel documents, and digital and physical copies thereof
Insect repellent for body application
Lightweight backpack to carry essentials on walking safaris
Tote bag / waist bag
Insulated water bottle
Sweat/gym towel

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Tissues / hand wipes / sanitiser. Pack a spare toilet roll, just in case
Binoculars: general purpose specifications are 8x40 or 10x42
Camera and video equipment, including spare memory cards, batteries, and charging cables
Waterproof / dust-proof bags for camera equipment
Mobile phone chargers
Torch and reading headlamp + batteries
Padlocks / cable ties to lock your luggage
Ziplock bags of various sizes
Ear plugs
Travel pillow
Power bank for on-the-go charging
Country-specific plugs and adaptors
Envelopes for tipping
Notebook and pencil
Relevant bird book/app - ask us for recommendations
Favourite entertainment to relax - sketch book / colouring-in book / Kindle / books / magazines