2 Days / 1 Night Mikumi Safari from Dar es Salaam
Snapshot
Destinations: Mikumi National Park
Starts/Ends: Dar es Salaam
Style: Private safari in a 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop‑up roof
Focus: Elephant herds, lions, giraffes, antelope species, hippos
Ideal for: Weekend escapes, business travelers with limited time, and first‑time safari goers
Highlights
Scenic drive through Tanzania’s charming countryside
Afternoon and morning game drives in Mikumi National Park
Mkata floodplain — one of Tanzania’s richest wildlife areas
Selected lodges and camps combining comfort and location
Day 1: Dar es Salaam → Mikumi National Park
Description:
Depart early from Dar es Salaam for the scenic drive to Mikumi, passing rural villages and beautiful landscapes. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive.
Activities:
Early morning hotel pick‑up in Dar es Salaam
Drive to Mikumi with short stops for refreshments
Afternoon game drive in Mkata floodplain — home to elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and predators
Sunset return to your lodge or camp for dinner and relaxation
Accommodation:
Budget: Mikumi Wildlife Camp – Basic comfort near park gates
Mid‑Range: Tan Swiss Lodge – Comfortable lodge with gardens
Luxury: Vuma Hills Tented Camp – Elegant tented accommodation overlooking the park
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Mikumi → Dar es Salaam
Description:
Start the day with a sunrise game drive before your return journey to Dar es Salaam.
Activities:
Pre‑dawn coffee/tea followed by early morning game drive to see wildlife at its most active
Search for lions, leopards, and other predators before the heat of the day
Breakfast at the lodge/camp
Leisurely drive back to Dar es Salaam with arrival in the afternoon
Drop‑off at your hotel or Julius Nyerere International Airport
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop‑up roof and guaranteed window seat
Professional English‑speaking driver‑guide
1 night accommodation on a full‑board basis
Park entry fees
Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
Hotel pick‑up and drop‑off in Dar es Salaam
Exclusions
International flights and visas
Drinks at lodges (unless stated), tips, personal expenses