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Enjoy a 3-day Mikumi Wildlife safari with sunrise and sunset game drives, wildlife spotting, and a full day exploring the Mkata floodplain from Dar es Salaam.

This 3-day Mikumi wildlife safari offers the perfect getaway from Dar es Salaam into the heart of Tanzania’s wilderness. Often called “The Small Serengeti Safari Adventure,” Mikumi National Park is renowned for its open plains and abundant wildlife. Experience the magic of sunrise and sunset game drives as the savannah comes alive with elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and more. Spend a full day exploring the Mkata floodplain, teeming with wildlife and framed by the Uluguru Mountains. The best time to visit is during the dry season from June to October, when animals gather near water sources. This safari is ideal for nature lovers seeking a short yet unforgettable adventure.

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Itineraries

Day 1

Afternoon Mikumi Game Drive

Morning

Early pick-up from your hotel or airport in Dar es Salaam

Meet your friendly safari guide and receive a short briefing

Depart by private safari vehicle toward Mikumi National Park

Travel through beautiful Tanzanian countryside, villages, and the Uluguru Mountains

Stop along the way for refreshments and photo opportunities

Afternoon

Arrive at Mikumi National Park and complete park entry formalities

Begin your first game drive with a packed lunch in the park

Spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and more in the Mkata floodplain

Visit the hippo pool and enjoy scenic views perfect for photography

Evening

Exit the park before sunset and head to Camp Bastian Mikumi

Check-in, refresh, and relax at the eco-lodge surrounded by nature

Dinner served at the camp’s restaurant

Overnight stay at Camp Bastian Mikumi

 

 

Day 2

Morning

Start with an early breakfast at the lodge.

Then, head out for a full-day game drive inside Mikumi National Park.

Along the way, you’ll traverse savannah, acacia woodlands, and open plains.

This region offers excellent chances of seeing lions, leopards, kudu, elands, and over 400 bird species.

Afternoon

Enjoy a packed picnic lunch at a shaded, safe picnic site in the park

Continue the game drive, exploring less-visited parts of the park for a wider range of sightings

Visit multiple viewpoints ideal for nature and landscape photography

Evening

Return to Camp Bastian in the evening

Enjoy a warm shower and unwind by the campfire (optional)

Dinner and overnight at Camp Bastian Mikumi

Day 3

Morning Game Drive and Return

Morning

Early breakfast at the camp

Depart for a morning game drive – a magical time when animals are most active

Track early-moving predators, photograph golden savannah light, and listen to the sounds of the wild

After perfect morning game drive, check-out and ready for return

Afternoon

Begin the return trip to Dar es Salaam with scenic views along the way

Optional stop for lunch on the road or carry packed lunch

Evening

Arrive in Dar es Salaam in the early evening

Drop-off at your preferred hotel or Julius Nyerere International Airport

Round-trip transport from Dar es Salaam (hotel or airport)

Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

English-speaking driver-guide

All Mikumi National Park entrance fees

Accommodation at Camp Bastian Mikumi (Full Board)

Meals on full board

Bottled water during safari activities

Government taxes and park conservation fees

International and domestic flights

Visa fees

Alcoholic and soft drinks

Guide Tip($15pp per day )

Items of Personal Nature 

Laundry Services

Travel and Medical Insurance

Before Safari Accommodation ( Can be arranged on request) 

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