Southern Tanzania Wildlife Adventure

This 3-day Mikumi Safari is the perfect short wildlife adventure from Dar es Salaam, ideal for travelers with limited time who want to experience Tanzania’s incredible biodiversity. Located just 283 km from the city, Mikumi National Park is home to elephants, lions, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, wild dogs, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and over 300 bird species. With stunning savannah landscapes and rich wildlife encounters, this tour offers an unforgettable Southern Tanzania safari experience.

Day 1 – Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

Your safari begins in the early morning with a hotel or airport pick-up in Dar es Salaam. Travel 283 km to Mikumi National Park, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive, spotting elephants, lions, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, giraffes, hyenas, and colourful birdlife. Dinner and overnight at your chosen accommodation. The accommodation options available include:

• Vuma Hill Tented Camp (inside park)
• Kikoboga Tented Camp (inside park)
• Angalia Tented Camp (outside park)
• Genesis Motel (budget option)
• Budget Bush Camping (outside park)

Day 2 – Full Day Safari in Mikumi National Park

After breakfast, enjoy both morning and afternoon game drives. You may opt for a picnic lunch inside the park for a full-day exploration or return to your lodge for a hot meal. Explore Mikumi’s diverse habitats, from open plains to swamps, home to predators, hippos, antelopes, giraffes, and hundreds of bird species. Dinner and overnight at your chosen camp or lodge.

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Day 3 – Mikumi to Dar es Salaam

Start with an early morning game drive (for guests staying inside the park) to catch predators and grazers at sunrise. After breakfast, check out and enjoy en-route wildlife viewing as you drive back to Dar es Salaam, arriving by early afternoon, the perfect conclusion to your short Tanzania safari.

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What’s Included:

• Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
• Professional, English-speaking driver/guide
• Park entry fees
• Meals as per itinerary (full board)
• Drinking water
• Accommodation in lodge/tented camp as selected

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What’s Excluded:

• Flights
• Visa fees
• Travel Insurance
• Alcohol & soft drinks
• Optional activities
• Tips
• Personal expenses & souvenirs