Mikumi Day Trip Safari from Dar es salaam or Zanzibar

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Duration14h - 16h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Why Mikumi?
Mikumi National Park is ideal for a day trip due to its proximity to Dares Salaam and diverse wildlife.

Its open plains, hippo pools, and rich birdlife offer a condensed yet thrilling safari experience. The park's accessibility via the A7 highway and its connection to the Selous Ecosystem make it a hotspot for wildlife enthusiasts on a tight schedule.

For bookings or customization (e.g., adding a Maasai village visit or combining with other parks). Enjoy your adventure in Mikumi!

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Park fees
  • Entrance fee
  • Lunch
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Guide
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Tips
  • Alcoholic Beverages

What to expect

  1. Mikumi National Park
    14h · Admission ticket included
    • 4:30 AM: Departure from Dares Salaam
    • Pick up from your hotel in Dares Salaam in a 4×4 safari vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide. Drive to Mikumi National Park (approx. 5-6 hours, 302 km).
    • 10:00 AM: Arrive at Mikumi National Park
    • Check in at the park gate. Begin your first game drive in the Mkata Floodplain, known as the "little Serengeti." Look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, and over 400 bird species.
    • 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
    • Pause for a picnic lunch at a designated spot, surrounded by scenic views of the park.
    • 2:00 PM: Afternoon Game Drive
    • Continue exploring the park, visiting hippo pools and open grasslands. Watch for buffaloes, wildebeests, and, if lucky, leopards or tree-climbing lions.
    • 4:30 PM: Depart for Dares Salaam
    • Exit the park and begin the return journey to Dares Salaam (approx. 5-6 hours).
    • 09:00 PM: Arrival in Dares Salaam
    •Drop off at your hotel, concluding the day trip.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our driver-guide will have a board sign with your name. And wearing a companies T-shirt.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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