3-day Mikumi National Park safari from Dar es Salaam

Two full days hunting wildlife across Mikumi's open plains and riverine woodland.

A 3-day safari tour from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park includes private transportation, accommodation, and two days of game drives led by a professional safari guide-driver trained in safety and wildlife spotting. The itinerary covers a 300km drive to the park, a half-day or evening drive on arrival depending on traffic, a full day of game viewing with lunch inside the park, and return to Dar es Salaam. Guides speak English and French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Drive to Mikumi and evening game drive

• Pick up from Dar es Salaam
• Drive 300km with breaks
• Arrive Mikumi National Park gate
• Enjoy half day or evening game drive
• Have pre-ordered hot lunch inside park
• Order dinner before hotel check-in
• Overnight at hotel or bandas

Day 2: Full day game drive in Mikumi

• Start full day game drive
• Spot animals and birds
• Have hot lunch inside park
• Complete game drive
• Dinner at hotel
• Overnight at hotel or bandas

Day 3: Return to Dar es Salaam

• Early or packed breakfast
• Drive back to Dar es Salaam with breaks
• Drop off at hotel, ferry port, or airport
• End of tour

The experience

You start with hotel pickup in Dar es Salaam and drive 300km inland toward Mikumi, stopping for breaks along the way. Once you reach the park gate (timing depends on traffic), you'll head straight into a half-day or evening game drive to begin spotting wildlife. Overnight accommodation is at one of three lodges: Tan-Swiss Hotel, Camp Bastian, or Mikumi Bandas, depending on availability and your arrival time.

Day two is a full game drive from early morning through afternoon. You'll keep watch for elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, gazelles, leopards, zebras and more than 500 bird species across the park's open plains and woodland. A hot lunch break happens around midday inside the park, so you stay in the field without returning to base. Your guide-driver handles all the driving and commentary, trained in both safety and animal behavior.

On the final morning, you'll have an early or packed breakfast before the drive back to Dar es Salaam, with short stops for stretching. The driver will drop you at your hotel, ferry port or airport to end the tour. Private transportation means your group travels together the whole way, and all park fees, taxes and accommodation are included in the price.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi and back.
• professional guide-driver speaking English or French.
• three nights of accommodation at one of three lodges.
• all park entry fees and taxes.
• meals during the safari.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 05:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 35 years) · Senior (36 to 80 years) · Youth (16 to 17 years) · Child (6 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availableNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Busungu Tours and Safaris

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and French, so if your group speaks either language, you'll follow the commentary and animal spotting without translation delays. Children from age one are welcome, though the long drives and early mornings suit families with kids old enough to sit comfortably for several hours.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 17 years); Child (6 years); Infant (1 to 5 years).

What animals will I actually see on the game drives?

Mikumi's wildlife includes elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, gazelles, leopards, zebras and over 500 bird species. Sightings depend on the season and where the animals are on any given day. Your guide-driver will use his experience to find them.

How much driving is there, and when do I get time to rest?

The first day involves a 300km drive from Dar es Salaam to the park with breaks for toilets and stretching, then a half-day or evening game drive. Day two is a full game drive with a lunch break around midday inside the park. Day three is the return drive to Dar es Salaam with short stops.

What are the accommodation options, and can I choose which one?

You'll stay at either Tan-Swiss Hotel, Camp Bastian, or Mikumi Bandas, assigned based on availability and your arrival time. The operator confirms your lodge when you book.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay for separately?

Private transportation, all park entry fees and taxes, accommodation and meals are included. Alcohol and tips are not included. Tips are recommended after the tour.