3 Days Mikumi National Park Southern Tanzania Safari Tour

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See Africa’s famous wildlife and incredible scenery on this 3-day tour to Mikumi National Park,  one of Tanzania’s less-crowded Game Park located in the Southern Safari Circuit, a 4-hour drive from Dar es Salaam.

Mikumi National Park abuts the northern border of Africa’s biggest National Park – the Nyerere – and is transected by the surfaced road between Dar es Salaam and Iringa.

Departing from Dar es Salaam, we drive west then south-west to reach Mikumi National Park in the Morogoro Region. In the afternoon, we explore the landscape and wildlife of Mikumi which is often compared to that of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Mikumi covers about 3 230 km² (1 247 mi²) of wilderness.

Elephant, Buffalo, Zebra, and Wildebeest are commonly sighted, along with various antelope species such as Impala, Kudu, Hartebeest, and Eland. Other animals to keep an eye out for in Mikumi are Lion, Giraffe, Hippo, Hyena, Wild dogs, Warthogs, Baboons, and more.

Over 300 species of birds have also been recorded in Mikumi Park, including Eurasian migrants such as red-billed oxpecker, marabou stork, and lilac-breasted roller, which stays between October and April.

At the end of an action-packed day of game viewing, we proceed to our comfortable lodge/ camp inside or outside of Mikumi for a relaxing evening. Accommodation options include Stanley’s Kopje camp, Vuma Hills Tented camp, Mikumi Wildlife Camp, Genesis Motel Mikumi, Vamos Hotel, Afrika Yangu Camp and Lodge, Tan-Swiss Lodge.

On day two we get up bright and early for a full day of game viewing in Mikumi National Park. The protected area consists largely of seasonal floodplains covered with grasslands that are similar to the savannahs of the Serengeti, dotted with thorn trees and baobabs.

The park also features Miombo woodlands on its low hills, as well as swamp and riverine forest areas. On our safari in Mikumi, we are likely to see Elephants, Buffalo, Wildebeest, Zebra, Warthog, and an assortment of Antelopes roaming around.

Predators found here include Wild Dogs, Lions, Jackals, Hyenas, and even Leopards. We may also see Giraffes, Hippos, Baboons, Roan Antelope, Sable Antelope, and Vervet Monkeys. Mikumi is also one of Tanzania’s important birding areas, with over 400 species recorded here.

Species include Boehm’s bee-eater, lilac-breasted roller, yellow-throated longclaw, Dickinson’s kestrel, straw-tailed whydah, Bateleur eagle, superb starling, and African fish eagle. We overnight at a camp/ lodge in Mikumi National Park.

On day three of our Southern Tanzania Safari to Mikumi, we enjoy a morning game drive. Then depart for Dar es Salaam making our way back to where our memorable adventure began.

Day 1: Dar es salaam – Drive to Lake Mikumi National Park
Day 2: Full Day in Lake Mikumi National Park
Day 3: Lake Mikumi National Park – Drive to Dar es salaam

Day 1: Dar es salaam – Drive to Lake Mikumi National Park

0800 Hours: Morning after breakfast pick up from your hotel or airport in Dar es Salaam and depart to Mikumi National Park where you will arrive in time for lunch (4 to 5 hours Driving time).

1300 Hours: Enjoy a sumptuous meal at the Lodge/ Camp.

1500 Hours: After lunch proceed with afternoon game drives in the park a home to Elephant, Lion, Wild dog, Zebras, Hyena, Buffalo, Wildebeest, Eland, Hartebeest, Crocodile, Lizard and other residents. Over 300 species of birds have been observed in this park.

Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: Stanley’s Kopje camp, Vuma Hills Tented camp, Mikumi Wildlife Camp
Mid-range Accommodation: Genesis Motel Mikumi, Vamos Hotel
Budget Accommodation: Afrika Yangu Camp And Lodge, Tan-Swiss Lodge

Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Full Day in Lake Mikumi National Park

Today we spend the day on 2 game drives in Mikumi National Park. The Park provides an excellent opportunity to view a diverse number of animals and birds in a short period of time without too much driving around.

The wildlife viewing experience at Mikumi National Park includes baboons, zebras and impalas. It is easier to spot a tree-climbing lion in Mikumi National Park than to spot them at Lake Manyara National Park.

African Spice guests also have the opportunity to view the unique Mikumi Giraffes that naturalists say seem to be a cross between the reticulated and Masai giraffes.

You will also visit the hippo pool, which is best visited during the late afternoons as the distant setting sun and the bobbing hippo heads create perfect pictures.

After spotting the wallowing buffalos at the Mkata Flood Plains and elephants congregating near the water hole, return back to the camp for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: Stanley’s Kopje camp, Vuma Hills Tented camp, Mikumi Wildlife Camp
Mid-range Accommodation: Genesis Motel Mikumi, Vamos Hotel
Budget Accommodation: Afrika Yangu Camp And Lodge, Tan-Swiss Lodge 

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3: Lake Mikumi National Park – Drive to Dar es salaam

0800 Hours: Enjoy an early morning breakfast, leave the lodge for an early morning game drive in the park Mikumi’s vegetation includes woodland, swamp and grassland with two water holes, Mkata and Chamgore.

Apart from the saddle-bill stork, hammer kop and malachite kingfisher, you will also find a monitor lizard and a deadly python inhabiting the pools.

1130 Hours: Enjoy an early hot lunch at the Lodge/ Camp.

1300 Hours: Afternoon drive back to Dar-es-Salaam.

1800 Hours: We drop you off at the hotel of your choice or home.

Meal Plan {Breakfast & Lunch}

3 Days Mikumi National Park Southern Tanzania Safari Tour Rates Includes:

3 Meals daily + Teas and coffees + Bottle drinking water + Scheduled Safari activities + Park entrance fees into the game reserve + Accommodation of your choice in Mikumi National Park + Services of our knowledgeable English speaking driver/ guide + Pick up from your hotel in Dar-es-salaam and drop-off at your hotel + Return Road transfers from Dar-es-salaam to Mikumi National Park & Safari transport by 4 x 4 (Each Guest enjoys a window seat) with a roof hatch that pops up to enable easy game viewing and photography

Notes
* Private safari is available for groups or a single traveler

3 Days Mikumi National Park Southern Tanzania Safari Tour Rates Do Not Include:

* Drinks
* Laundry
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers insurance
* Communication charges
* Visas, international airfares and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)

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