4-Day Mikumi National Park Safari
Overview
Discover Tanzania's most accessible southern park — 4-day budget safari in Mikumi National Park with lion, elephant, giraffe, and zebra from just $625 per person.
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Safari Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park
Depart Dar es Salaam early morning and drive approximately 5 hours through the Uluguru Mountains to Mikumi. Enter the park and begin an afternoon game drive on the Mkata floodplain — watch for lion, elephant, zebra, and giraffe against a backdrop of the Uluguru and Lumango Mountains.
Full Day Mikumi Game Drives
Full day exploring Mikumi. Early morning drive when predators are most active — look for lions at the Hippo Pool area and leopard in the woodland edges. The park supports over 400 bird species. Afternoon drive along the main circuit routes for elephant herds, giraffe, and large buffalo groups.
Mikumi — Extended Wildlife Exploration
Another full day in Mikumi exploring different areas of the park. Visit the Chamgore waterhole where animals congregate, and drive the southern circuits less visited by other vehicles. Watch for wild dogs (occasional), sable antelope, and eland — species rarely seen in the northern parks.
Mikumi & Return to Dar es Salaam
Early morning game drive for final wildlife sightings, then depart Mikumi and drive back to Dar es Salaam, arriving by early afternoon.
Tour Route
Included
- Dar es Salaam or Arusha transfers
- All park entry fees
- Professional English-speaking guide
- 4x4 safari vehicle
- Full-board meals
- Camping accommodation
- Drinking water
Not Included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Beverages
- Sleeping bag rental
- Personal expenses
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