3-Days Mikumi Budget Safari from Dar es Salaam

3 Days Mikumi Budget Safari from Dar es Salaam Highlights:

• Day 1: Drive from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi
• Day 2: Full-day game drive inside Mikumi National Park
• Day 3: Morning game drive, breakfast, and drive back to Dar es Salaam.

Overview

This 3-day budget safari from Dar es Salaam takes you on an exciting journey to Mikumi National Park, one of the most beautiful parks in southern Tanzania. You’ll travel by road through scenic countryside, passing small towns and villages before reaching the open savannahs of Mikumi. Inside the park, you’ll go on game drives to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, hippos, and lions in their natural habitat. You’ll travel in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle with a friendly and knowledgeable driver-guide who will make sure you get the best wildlife views. In the evenings, you’ll relax at a cozy budget lodge or camp and enjoy delicious local meals. This short but unforgettable adventure is perfect for anyone who wants to experience Tanzania’s wildlife, nature, and culture without spending too much time or money a real taste of the African wilderness close to Dar es Salaam!

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

You’ll start early in the morning from Dar es Salaam and begin your journey to Mikumi National Park, a drive of about 5 to 6 hours through beautiful landscapes. Along the way, you’ll pass through small villages and local farms, giving you a glimpse of everyday Tanzanian life. You’ll arrive in Mikumi in time for lunch and have a short rest before heading out for your first evening game drive. As the sun sets, you’ll explore the park and may spot elephants, zebras, giraffes, and maybe even lions preparing for their nighttime hunt. Later, you’ll return to your lodge or camp for dinner and a good night’s rest.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Budget lodge or camp in Mikumi

Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park

After breakfast, you’ll head out for a full-day game drive across Mikumi’s open plains and wooded areas. You’ll see a variety of animals such as buffalo, wildebeests, hippos, and antelopes, along with many colorful birds. Your guide will help you spot animals and share interesting facts about their behavior and habitats. You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park with a great view of the wildlife and continue exploring until the late afternoon. After a fun-filled day, you’ll return to your lodge or camp to relax and enjoy dinner under the stars.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Budget lodge or camp in Mikumi

Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Return to Dar es Salaam

You’ll wake up early for one last morning game drive, the best time to catch animals before the heat of the day. You might spot predators finishing their hunt or herds of animals starting their morning graze. After the game drive, you’ll return to your lodge for breakfast, check out, and start your drive back to Dar es Salaam. You’ll stop for lunch along the way and arrive in the city by late afternoon, ending your amazing 3-day Mikumi safari adventure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Included

• Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle
• Professional English-speaking driver/guide
• Park entrance fees
• All meals as mentioned in the itinerary
• 2 nights budget accommodation in Mikumi
• Bottled drinking water during safari

Excluded

• Drinks at the lodge (soft & alcoholic)
• Tips for guide and lodge staff
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Items of personal nature