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4-Day Mikumi National Park Safari

4 Days / 3 Nights·Mikumi·Gosheni Safaris

Overview

Discover Tanzania's most accessible southern park — 4-day budget safari in Mikumi National Park with lion, elephant, giraffe, and zebra from just $480 per person.

Mikumi National Park is Tanzania's most accessible southern circuit park, often called the 'Little Serengeti' for its open grasslands teeming with wildlife. This 4-day budget safari is perfect for travellers based in Dar es Salaam or those seeking an alternative to the busier northern parks. The Mkata floodplain attracts huge concentrations of buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, and elephant, while lion and leopard are regular sightings. With fewer tourists than the Serengeti, Mikumi offers an intimate, uncrowded wildlife experience at a fraction of the cost.

Safari Highlights

  • The 'Little Serengeti' — open plains rich with wildlife
  • Lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, and zebra
  • Fewer tourists than northern circuit parks
  • Accessible from Dar es Salaam (5 hours)
  • Mkata floodplain wildlife concentrations
  • Affordable budget camping

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

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.

Accommodation: Budget camping — Mikumi public campsite

Meals: Lunch (packed), Dinner

Scenic drive through Uluguru MountainsAfternoon game driveMkata floodplain wildlife viewing
2

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.

Accommodation: Budget camping — Mikumi public campsite

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner

Dawn game driveHippo Pool visitBirdwatchingAfternoon plains drive
3

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.

Accommodation: Budget camping — Mikumi public campsite

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner

Chamgore waterhole visitSouthern circuit driveSable antelope searchSunset drive
4

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.

Accommodation: End of tour — Dar es Salaam drop-off

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (packed)

Morning game driveReturn transfer to Dar es Salaam

What's 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

What's Excluded

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Beverages
  • Sleeping bag rental
  • Personal expenses
Best Price

$480

per person sharing

Duration4 Days
DestinationMikumi
Difficultyeasy
Group Size1-12

Group Pricing

Solo Traveller$624
2 People$480
4-6 People$408
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