Safari

Mikumi Safari — 3 Days

The short safari that works around a Zanzibar holiday.

Three days by road from Dar es Salaam into Mikumi, whose open Mkata floodplain reads like a smaller Serengeti. The practical choice when you want a real safari either side of time on the coast.

Highlights

  • Open floodplain game viewing
  • Elephant, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest and lion
  • No internal flights needed
  • Easy to add to a Zanzibar trip

The itinerary, day by day

  1. 01

    Dar es Salaam to Mikumi

    Mikumi National Park

    A morning drive inland through the Uluguru mountains, arriving for an afternoon game drive.

  2. 02

    Full day in Mikumi

    Mikumi National Park

    The Mkata floodplain at dawn, the hippo pools in the middle of the day, and the woodland edges at dusk.

  3. 03

    Morning drive, then Dar es Salaam

    Mikumi National Park

    A last drive and the road back to the coast.

What is included

  • All park entry and conservation fees
  • 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof and a professional guide
  • Full board accommodation throughout
  • Drinking water in the vehicle
  • Airport transfers

Not included

  • International flights and visa
  • Balloon flights and optional excursions
  • Drinks and personal items
  • Tips for your guide
  • Travel insurance

Questions about this trip

How long is the drive?

Four to five hours each way. It is a good road by Tanzanian standards.

Plan this journey

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