3 Days Mikumi Classic Wildlife Escape

This 3-day Mikumi safari is perfect for travelers with limited time who still want to enjoy a real Tanzanian wildlife experience. Explore the open savannahs of Mikumi National Park, home to lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, hippos, and more — all surrounded by the beautiful Uluguru Mountains. Ideal for weekend getaways, family trips, and travelers passing through Dar es Salaam.

Duration:
3 Days / 2 Nights

Destinations:
Mikumi National Park

Tour Type:
Private Lodge Safari (4×4 Safari Vehicle)

Starting Point:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Safari Highlights

  • Classic wildlife viewing in one of Tanzania’s most accessible parks

  • See elephants, giraffes, lions, buffalo, hippos, zebras & antelopes

  • Beautiful open plains similar to the Serengeti

  • Scenic drive through the Morogoro region

  • Sunset and sunrise game drives with expert Tanzania Elite Safari guides

  • Perfect short safari for travelers starting from Dar es Salaam

🗓️ Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Dar es Salaam → Mikumi National Park

Your guide will pick you up early from your hotel in Dar es Salaam. Drive through the coastal and highland landscapes toward Mikumi National Park. After arriving, enjoy lunch followed by an afternoon game drive across Mikumi’s Mkata floodplain — a hotspot for elephants, lions, and giraffes.
Accommodation: Mikumi Lodge/Tented Camp (FB)

Spend the entire day exploring Mikumi’s stunning habitats. With wide-open vistas and reliable wildlife sightings, this is the perfect day for photography and relaxed game viewing. Visit the hippo pools, watch zebras grazing, and look for predators resting under acacia trees.
Accommodation: Mikumi Lodge/Tented Camp (FB)

Begin the morning with a final sunrise game drive as animals become active in the cool hours. After breakfast, start your drive back to Dar es Salaam with a lunch stop en route. Your safari ends with drop-off at your hotel or airport.
Accommodation: End of Tour (No accommodation)

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Safari Booking

SAFARI BOOKING

  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

  • Professional English-speaking safari guide

  • All national park fees & government taxes

  • Full-board safari accommodation

  • Daily game drives

  • Drinking water during safari

  • Hotel/airport pick-up and drop-off (Dar es Salaam)

  • International & domestic flights

  • Visa fees

  • Travel insurance

  • Tips for guide & lodge staff

  • Alcoholic & soft drinks

  • Personal expenses

  • Optional activities not listed