Day 1: Dar es Salaam → Mikumi National Park

Description:
Depart early from your hotel in Dar es Salaam for a picturesque drive to Mikumi National Park. The journey offers glimpses of rural life, local markets, and scenic landscapes before reaching the park.

Activities:

• Early morning departure from Dar es Salaam

• Scenic drive with brief stops en route

• Afternoon game drive in Mikumi National Park

• Explore the Mkata floodplain for herds of elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and antelopes

• Possible sightings of lions resting in the shade or stalking prey

Accommodation:

• Budget: Mikumi Wildlife Camp – Basic comfort with proximity to park gates

• Mid‑Range: Tan Swiss Lodge – Comfortable lodge with a peaceful garden setting

• Luxury: Vuma Hills Tented Camp – Luxury tented experience overlooking the park

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Mikumi — Full Day Safari

Description:
Spend the day exploring Mikumi’s diverse habitats and abundant wildlife, from open savannahs to riverine forests.

Activities:

• Early morning game drive to catch predators at their most active

• Search for giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and hippos at the hippo pools

• Birdwatching opportunities for both resident and migratory species

• Picnic lunch in a designated park area or hot lunch at camp

• Afternoon game drive focusing on different sections of the park

Accommodation:

• Budget: Mikumi Wildlife Camp

• Mid‑Range: Tan Swiss Lodge

• Luxury: Vuma Hills Tented Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Mikumi → Dar es Salaam

Description:
Enjoy a final morning in the park before returning to the bustling city.

Activities:

• Optional early morning game drive for last sightings

• Breakfast at camp and check‑out

• Return drive to Dar es Salaam with scenic views en route

• Drop‑off at your hotel or Julius Nyerere International Airport

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch