3-Day Mikumi National Park Safari from Dar es Salaam

An early morning pickup from your hotel or residence in Dar es Salaam begins the drive to Mikumi National Park, with a brief stop along the way for lunch. Arrive at the park in the afternoon and head out on a game drive in search of buffalo, giraffe, lion, elephant and more. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Distance: Road transfer from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi, approx. 4 hours

Activity: Afternoon game drive

Accommodation: Lodge near Mikumi National Park

Meals: Lunch & dinner, breakfast not included

After an early breakfast, head into Mikumi for a full day of game viewing. Keep a look out for wildebeest, elephant, giraffe, lion, buffalo and a wide range of other wildlife across the park’s open terrain. A lunch break is followed by visits to further park areas including the Mkata floodplains and Chomgore, the place of pythons. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Distance: Full-day game drive including Mkata floodplains and Chomgore

Activity: Full day of game viewing

Accommodation: Lodge near Mikumi National Park (second night)

Meals: All meals included

After an early breakfast and a final morning game drive, there is one last opportunity to see any wildlife missed on previous days. Check out and begin the drive back to Dar es Salaam, arriving in the evening.

Distance: Morning game drive, then road transfer back to Dar es Salaam

Activity: Final game drive

Accommodation: N/A, end of safari

Meals: Breakfast & lunch, dinner not included