3-Days Mikumi Safari 2026-2027

 3 Days Mikumi Safari Highlights:

• Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi - Afternoon game drive
• Day 2: Full day in Mikumi - Morning & afternoon game drives
• Day 3: Mikumi to Dar es Salaam - Morning game drive and return
• Spot hippos, crocodiles, and colorful birds
• Relax in comfortable lodges or camps
• Enjoy scenic drives through savannahs and woodlands
• Perfect for a quick wildlife escape

Overview

This 3-day safari is ideal for travelers who want a short and exciting wildlife experience near Dar es Salaam. You’ll start early from the city and drive to Mikumi National Park, one of Tanzania’s beautiful parks with diverse wildlife. On arrival, you’ll go on an afternoon game drive, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, and colorful birds. The next day, you’ll enjoy a full day exploring Mikumi with morning and afternoon game drives, where you may also see lions, hippos, and crocodiles. On the final day, you’ll take a morning game drive before returning to Dar es Salaam, enjoying the scenic landscapes along the way. You’ll stay in comfortable lodges or camps, with meals included, making this a perfect short safari for a quick wildlife getaway.

Itinerary

Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

You’ll leave Dar es Salaam in the morning after breakfast and enjoy a scenic drive to Mikumi National Park. On arrival, you can go on an afternoon game drive to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of birds. In the evening, you’ll check into your lodge or campsite, enjoy dinner, and relax for the night.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge/Tented Camp in Mikumi

Day 2: Full Day in Mikumi National Park

Wake up early for breakfast, then head out for morning game drive. You can spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and maybe even hippos and crocodiles. Stop for lunch in the park or at your lodge. In the afternoon, continue exploring Mikumi on another game drive, taking photos and enjoying the wildlife. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge/Tented Camp in Mikumi

Day 3: Mikumi to Dar es Salaam

After breakfast, you’ll enjoy a short morning game drive in Mikumi to catch the wildlife in the soft morning light. After the drive, you’ll start your journey back to Dar es Salaam, enjoying the scenic countryside. You’ll arrive in the afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or airport.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: N/A

Inclusions

• 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Professional English-speaking driver/guide
• Park entrance fees
• Accommodation as listed
• All meals as indicated
• Bottled drinking water

Exclusions

• Flights (domestic or international)
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Tips for driver/guide and lodge staff
• Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, laundry)