This Mikumi tour is organized by Connect African Safaris from Dar es Salaam offices. The tour offers you the opportunity to visit the Mikumi National Park which has over time progressed to be a wildlife safari destination filled with amazing activities. Located 283 km west of Dar es Salaam, the park was established in 1964 and up to now is widely considered the country’s 4th largest national park.
Enjoy a visit to the Mikumi National Park & the nearby Maasai cultural village.
Mikumi national park itself is about six (6) hours’ drive from Dar es Salaam, the commercial hub city of Tanzania, with the road journey quite comfortable in a 4*4 jeep or Toyota Alphard vehicles. The journey gives you an authentic view of life and landscapes of Tanzania and Africa in general as you meander through towns such as Kibaha and Morogoro having a road view of life in African rural and peri-urban centres.
As you reach Mikumi region, before even reaching the park entry gates, animals by the road side will announce your arrival. See lots of Zebras, Implalas and Giraffes grazing a few meters away from the road.
With 3,230 square kilometers coverage, Mikumi National Park is a well-established national park in Tanzania’s southern tour circuit. The park is well-known for its population of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, elands, antelopes, Kudus, wildebeest, and lions. At the Mikumi Hippo pool, you will see not only hippos but crocodiles and birds.
You will get the opportunity to visit Mikumi NP during your safari and go on a two-day game drive. After that, on the
third day, proceed to a Masai village for a cultural excursion. After that, you’ll go to Morogoro, where you’ll go on a
personal trekking excursion in the Uluguru highlands. The lodgings are comfortable and mid-range, have a pool, and are well-known and well-liked by many tourists that come to this part of the country.
The tour offers you the opportunity to visit the Mikumi National Park which has over time progressed to be a wildlife safari destination filled with amazing activities. In addition to this, you will also visit Nyerere NP also known as Selous Game Reserve. At Selous GR, you will do game drive, Boat safari and also a morning hike (2hrs walk) for those who are interested.
9 days of incredible adventures in Nyerere, Ruaha, and Mikumi National Parks! Grab you safari gear and hop on exciting game drives to see lions, giraffes, elephants and many more wildlife. Trail through the parks for a close experience with beautify African nature. A special boat safari will bring you closer to spot wildlife near the water. Be ready for a safari you’ll cherish forever!