Experience a short and memorable safari with pick-up and drop-off from Dar es Salaam. Spot elephants, zebras, and Maasai giraffes in Mikumi National Park, enjoy a visit to a Maasai boma, and stay in comfortable mid-range safari lodges.
3-Day Safari to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam
- Mikumi National Park
- Mikumi National Park
Tour Overview
Best Value for Small Groups
3-Day Safari Pricing (Per Person)
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax |
| $1,400 | $655 | $604 | $585 | $545 |
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park
• Travel Distance/Time: 320 km / approx. 6 hours drive from Dar es Salaam
• Accommodation: Mikumi Bastian Camp / Camp Bastian Mikumi
• Meals: Lunch and Dinner
• Vehicle Type: 4×4 private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Activities: Sunset experience, Maasai boma visit, cultural interaction, photography
In the morning, your driver-guide will pick you up from Dar es Salaam or Nyerere International Airport for your drive to Mikumi National Park. After arriving at the camp and checking in, you’ll have time to relax before heading out for a sunset experience. Later, visit a Maasai boma where you can enjoy traditional dancing, vibrant Maasai attire, and cultural storytelling. Return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Mikumi Full Day Game Drives
• Travel Distance/Time: Full day inside Mikumi National Park
• Accommodation: Camp Bastian Mikumi (Mid-range lodge just outside the park)
• Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, and Dinner
• Vehicle Type: 4×4 private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Activities: Full-day game drive, wildlife viewing, birdwatching, photography
After breakfast, you’ll head into Mikumi National Park with a packed picnic lunch. Enjoy a full-day game drive as you explore the park’s wide-open plains and search for elephants, lions, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and many bird species. In the afternoon, take a break for your picnic lunch before continuing with wildlife viewing. Return to Camp Bastian in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Mikumi to Dar es Salaam
• Travel Distance/Time: 285 km / 6-7 hours drive
• Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour/Drop-off)
• Meals: Breakfast and Lunch (Dinner not included)
• Vehicle Type: 4×4 private safari vehicle
• Activities: Road transfer, scenic drive
After breakfast, and with a packed picnic lunch, you will depart from Mikumi National Park and begin the final road transfer to Dar es Salaam. This journey takes you through varying landscapes toward the Indian Ocean coast. You will arrive in Dar es Salaam in the evening for your drop-off at the airport or your final destination, concluding your safari tour.
End of Tour
• Duration: 3 Days
• Location: Mikumi National Park, Tanzania
• Main Focus: Game drives, wildlife viewing (elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras)
• Transfers: Road transfer to and from Dar es Salaam
• Conclusion: Drop-off in Dar es Salaam
Your quick 3-day safari to Mikumi National Park, which is easy to get to from Dar es Salaam, is now complete. As you return to the city, you’ll be full of amazing memories and wonderful photos of the wildlife you encountered. This trip offers a wonderful, quick look at the animals and beautiful landscapes of Southern Tanzania, making it an easy but totally unforgettable adventure.
Inclusions
What's Included
- Park fees and government taxes
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Soft Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
What's Excluded
- International flights (From/to your home country)
- Tips for your guide, cook and crew.
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Extra accommodation before and after tour
- Extra activities not mentioned on the itinerary
Optional Safari Add-Ons (Extra Charges Apply)
All add-ons are optional and available at extra cost. Just tell us what you’d like, and we’ll make it happen.
- Guided walking safari or canoe trip on Nyerere National Park
- Hot Air Balloon Ride in Serengeti/Tarangire National Park
- Lodge or Tented Camp Upgrade - Stay in a higher-end lodge or luxury tented camp
- Special Occasion Setup—Surprise setup for birthdays, anniversaries, or honeymoons
- Maasai Village Visit - Visit a traditional Maasai village and learn about their culture
- Child-Friendly Safari Activities - Fun extras for kids games, guides, and family-friendly options
- Bush Breakfast or Bush Lunch - Enjoy a meal in the wild, surrounded by nature
- Airport Pick-Up or Drop-Off - Private transfer to or from Julius Nyerere, Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport
- Extra Park Visit - Add another national park to your trip (e.g., Ruaha NP or Nyerere NP)
- Extra Night Before or After Safari - Stay in Dar es Salaam before or after your safari
- Safari Video Package - Edited video of your safari experience to keep or share
- Travel Essentials Kit - Includes sunscreen, insect repellent, snacks, and a refillable water bottle
- Professional Photographer - A local photographer joins your trip to capture beautiful safari moments
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Tour Highlights
- This tour can be customized
- This is a private tour
- This tour can start any day
- Activities - game drives
- Vehicle Type: Private 4x4 Safari Jeep
- Luxury lodges and tented camps
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Tanzania has amazing places to visit like Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar Island, Lake Eyasi, Lake Natron, Ruaha National Park, Mikumi National Park, Arusha National Park, Mount Meru, Lake Manyara National Park, and Tarangire National Park.
You can see all the big 5 animals, like lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos, plus lots of others like giraffes, zebras, and hippos.
Yes! Many places are great for families, with fun activities for kids. It’s an amazing experience for children to see wild animals up close and it’s guaranteeing safe.
Most people need a visa. You can get it when you arrive in Tanzania, but check the rules for your country.
Talk to a doctor before you go. They’ll tell you if you need yellow fever vaccines or medicine for things like malaria. Note yellow fever vaccines is recommended in Tanzania.
Swahili and English are spoken. You can get by with English, but learning some Swahili phrases is helpful.
Yes, Tanzania is usually safe for tourists, especially in popular safari destinations and attractions. Just follow the rules and be respectful.
You can stay in budget hotels, mid-range lodges, luxury mid-range hotels, luxury hotels, luxury lodges, and tented camps. There are various accommodations options you will find in Tanzania!
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Go from June to October, when it’s dry. Animals gather around water, so it’s easier to spot them. But if you like green landscapes, go from November to May, when it’s wet. All seasons have an incredible and a wonderful experience
Bring light clothes, safari boots, a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, binoculars, a camera, and any medicine you need. And most importantly, be ready for a memorable adventure!
Most safaris last from 3 to 7 days. This gives you time for seeing animals, relaxing, and learning about the Tanzania culture.
Yes! You can go to Zanzibar for beach vacation, climb Mount Kilimanjaro, or visit Ngorongoro and Serengeti to see all big 5 animals at once.
Yes, you can go on a safari even if you have a disability. Many safari places are accessible by vehicles and places to stay that are easy to use. They make sure everyone can enjoy the safari, even if they have disabilities or find it hard to move.
Tanzania has amazing 22 national parks, more than 12 game reserves, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, Mount Oldoinyo Lengai, Lake Eyasi, Lake Natron, Zanzibar Island. It’s a special place for a safari adventure!
You can book through travel companies or directly with lodges and camps. Make sure to read reviews and choose a trusted place.
The Great Wildebeest Migration is a massive movement of wildebest and zebra in from Serengeti to Maasai Mara in Kenya. It starts in the southern Serengeti in Tanzania around December and heads north Serengeti across to the Maasai Mara river in Kenya by July. Then, it goes back to the Serengeti by October. You can witness it from December to July in Tanzania and from July to October in Kenya.
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