Mikumi National Park is the fourth-largest National Park, with a landscape of baobabs, black hardwood trees and grassy plains, and the most accessible from Dar es Salaam. With almost guaranteed year-round wildlife sightings, Mikumi makes an ideal safari destination for those without much time.
Within its 3230 square-kilometres – set between the Uluguru Mountains to the northeast, the Rubeho Mountains to the northwest and the Lumango Mountains to the southeast – Mikumi hosts buffaloes, wildebeest, giraffes, elephants, lions, zebras, leopards, crocodiles and endangered wild dogs. Chances are high that you’ll see a respectable sampling of these within a short time of entering the park!Mikumi National Park is the fourth-largest National Park, with a landscape of baobabs, black hardwood trees and grassy plains, and the most accessible from Dar es Salaam. With almost guaranteed year-round wildlife sightings, Mikumi makes an ideal safari destination for those without much time.
Within its 3230 square-kilometres – set between the Uluguru Mountains to the northeast, the Rubeho Mountains to the northwest and the Lumango Mountains to the southeast – Mikumi hosts buffaloes, wildebeest, giraffes, elephants, lions, zebras, leopards, crocodiles and endangered wild dogs. Chances are high that you’ll see a respectable sampling of these within a short time of entering the park!
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Itinerary
Day 1
Travel from Dar Es Salaam To Mikumi National Park
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You'll depart from Dar es Salaam early in the morning and make your way to Mikumi National Park. Upon arrival, before checking in, you'll set off on a game drive through Mikumi National Park. The landscape of the park is similar to that of the famous Serengeti and the park is the fourth largest in Tanzania. In addition to the tree-climbing lions that make the park famous, you can also expect to see elephants, zebras, impala, eland, kudu, black antelope, baboons, wildebeest and buffaloes.
Accommodation
Tan-Swiss Lodge
Activities
Game Drive in Mikumi National Park
Transportations
Private Driver from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park
Meals
Lunch and dinner
Destinations
Kikiboga
Kilosa
Day 2
Morning Mikumi Game Drive & Return to Dar es Salaam
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Wake up early and delve into an early morning safari drive in Mikumi National Park! As opposed to an evening or afternoon safari, you can expect to see different types of activity and wildlife on a morning safari. Your guide will be sure to point out all of the animals! After lunch at the lodge, you'll transfer back to Dar es Salaam.
Activities
Early Morning Game Drive in Mikumi National Park
Transportations
Private Driver from Mikumi National Park to Dar es Salaam
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Kilosa
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What’s included?
1 night accommodation
2 activities
1 breakfast, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 856/ per traveller sharing
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