3-Day Mikumi National Park Wildlife Safari

3-Day Mikumi National Park Wildlife Safari Package Overview

Safari Overview
Discover the incredible wildlife of Mikumi National Park on this classic 3-day private safari from Dar es Salaam. Designed for travellers seeking an authentic safari experience without the long journey to Tanzania's northern parks, this itinerary combines scenic road travel, exciting game drives, and comfortable mid-range accommodation.
Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned safari vehicle through the picturesque landscapes of eastern Tanzania before exploring Mikumi's vast open plains in a 4×4 safari jeep. Enjoy an afternoon game drive on arrival, followed by a full day dedicated to wildlife viewing in one of Tanzania's most rewarding national parks. Keep an eye out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, lions, and a rich variety of birdlife as your professional safari guide shares fascinating insights into the park's ecosystems.
Ideal for first-time safari travellers, couples, families, and small groups, this private safari offers the perfect balance of wildlife, comfort, and value—all within easy reach of Dar es Salaam.

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Parks and Areas Included in Safari

Mikumi National Park

Morogoro, Tanzania

3-Day Mikumi National Park Wildlife Safari Itinerary

Day 1

Dar - Mikumi

Day 1: Dar es Salaam – Morogoro – Mikumi National Park
Your safari begins with a morning pickup from your hotel, residence, or another preferred location in Dar es Salaam. Travel west in a comfortable, air-conditioned safari vehicle, passing through the scenic landscapes, rolling hills, and bustling towns of eastern Tanzania on your journey to Mikumi National Park.
Stop in Morogoro for lunch before continuing to the park. Upon arrival, transfer to your 4×4 safari vehicle and head straight into Mikumi National Park for an afternoon game drive.
Often referred to as one of Tanzania's most accessible wildlife destinations, Mikumi's open plains provide excellent opportunities to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, and a variety of antelope. With a little luck, you may also encounter lions resting beneath acacia trees. The park is equally rewarding for bird enthusiasts, with numerous species inhabiting its grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands.
As the sun begins to set, leave the park and continue to your lodge for check-in, dinner, and a relaxing overnight stay.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation Category: Mid-Range, Comfort, or Semi-Luxury Lodge

Day 2

Mikumi

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park

After an early breakfast at your lodge, depart for a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park, giving you ample time to explore the park's diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife.

Mikumi's expansive Mkata Floodplain, often compared to the Serengeti for its open grasslands, offers excellent wildlife viewing throughout the year. Accompanied by your professional safari guide, you'll explore different areas of the park in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, and several species of antelope. With a little luck, you may also encounter lions resting beneath acacia trees, while hippos and crocodiles can often be seen around the park's waterholes. Bird enthusiasts will also enjoy the opportunity to spot a variety of colourful resident and migratory species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch or lunch at the park restaurant before continuing your afternoon game drive, making the most of your time in one of Tanzania's most rewarding wildlife destinations.

In the late afternoon, return to your lodge to relax before dinner and your second overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation Category: Mid-Range, Comfort, or Semi-Luxury Lodge

Day 3

MIKUMI – DAR

Day 3: Mikumi National Park – Morogoro – Dar es Salaam
After breakfast at your lodge, check out and begin your scenic journey back to Dar es Salaam in a comfortable, air-conditioned safari vehicle.
Relax and enjoy the changing landscapes as you travel through the heart of eastern Tanzania, passing rural villages, fertile farmlands, and the impressive Uluguru Mountains near Morogoro. Along the way, stop for lunch before continuing your journey to the coast.
Upon arrival in Dar es Salaam, you will be dropped off at your hotel, Julius Nyerere International Airport, or the ferry terminal for your onward journey to Zanzibar.
Your unforgettable Mikumi safari comes to an end, leaving you with lasting memories of Tanzania's remarkable wildlife and natural beauty.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Included

All meals and accommodations during the entire safari
A very high quality safari land cruiser with pop up roof
A highly experienced safari guide
Unlimited mineral water during the entire safari
All park fees for all the national parks
Airport transfers
All transfers in the mainland as indicated on above itinerary
Binoculars

Excluded

Soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits (as well as gifts like local crafts etc)
International flights tickets (airline) + Airport transfer.
Tips for staff such as guides and the cook staff
Fees for passport, visas, immunizations and insurance
Laundry, phone and other items of a personal nature
Visit and supports for the orphans center – these can be arranged and paid for direct to the center

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