Mikumi National Park, set between the Uluguru Mountains to the north and the Lumango Mountains to the south-east, covers 3,230 square kilometres and sits comfortably within day-trip distance of Dar es Salaam, making it the most accessible game park for visitors based on the coast or in the city. The park’s open floodplains host buffalo, giraffe, elephant, lion, python, zebra, leopard, crocodile and a wide range of other wildlife.
Day Trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam
Overview
Tour Highlights
- A full day of game drives inside Mikumi National Park, just a few hours from Dar es Salaam
- Open floodplains at Mkata and Chomgore (the place of pythons) offering wide-open wildlife views
- Strong odds of buffalo, giraffe, elephant, lion and zebra on a single-day visit
- A picnic lunch inside the park
- Return transfer to Dar es Salaam by early evening
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Group price (per person)
Price is $385 per Person
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Day-by-day itinerary
Day Trip: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park and Back
Pickup from your airport hotel or residence at 5:00am for the drive to Mikumi National Park, arriving in time for a morning game drive on the park’s famous open floodplains. The Mkata flood plains and the area around Chomgore, known locally as the "place of pythons," are among the most productive spots in the park for wildlife viewing. After a picnic lunch inside the park, continue with an afternoon game drive before departing at around 4:00pm for the return journey to Dar es Salaam, arriving in time for a hotel drop-off or connection to a midnight flight.
Distance: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi and back, approx. 4 hours each way
Activity: Morning and afternoon game drives
Accommodation: N/A, day trip only
Meals: Lunch included
What's included
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- English-speaking guide
- All park entry fees
- All conservation fees
- Unlimited game drives
- Picnic lunch
- Drinking water during game drives
- Roundtrip transfer from Dar es Salaam
Not included
- International flights
- Drinks
- Tips for your guide
- Personal travel insurance
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive to Mikumi from Dar es Salaam?
The drive takes approximately 3.5 to 4 hours each way, which is why the pickup is at 5:00am to maximise time in the park during the best game-viewing hours.
Will I see the Big Five on a day trip?
Mikumi holds lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and a small population of black rhino in some areas, though the park is more reliably productive for buffalo, giraffe, elephant, zebra and lion. As with any wildlife safari, no individual sighting can be guaranteed on a single-day visit.
What's included in the price?
The price covers a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing, an English-speaking guide, all park entry fees, all conservation fees, unlimited game drives during the day, a picnic lunch, and enough drinking water during the game drives. International flights, drinks, tips and personal insurance are not included.
Can I book this as part of a longer safari?
Yes, this day trip can be combined with a multi-day Mikumi safari or with a Nyerere National Park itinerary. Please contact us if you'd like to build a longer southern Tanzania trip.
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