About This Journey
The 3 Day Mikumi National Park Safari 2026-2027 is an ideal short Tanzania safari for travelers who want to experience wildlife without spending many days away from Dar es Salaam.
Located approximately 283 km from Dar es Salaam, Mikumi can be reached by road via Morogoro and is one of the most accessible national parks in Tanzania's Southern Circuit.
The park is best known for the Mkata Floodplain, where open grasslands and seasonal water sources attract elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and predators.
During this three day safari, you will enjoy an afternoon game drive on arrival, a full day of wildlife viewing and another morning safari before returning to Dar es Salaam.
Mikumi is home to elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes and more than 400 recorded bird species.
What Makes This Trip Special
Explore Mikumi National Park
Visit the famous Mkata Floodplain
Afternoon game drive on Day 1
Full day wildlife game drive
Morning game drive before departure
Search for elephants, lions and buffalo
See giraffes, zebras and wildebeest
Visit wildlife rich plains and water areas
Excellent birdwatching opportunities
Professional safari driver guide
Private 4x4 safari vehicle
Comfortable safari accommodation
Meals and drinking water included
Dar es Salaam pickup and drop off
A Look at the Journey
Itinerary
Your 3 Day Mikumi National Park Safari begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel or agreed location in Dar es Salaam.
Drive toward Mikumi through Morogoro and the Tanzanian countryside.
The official road distance between Dar es Salaam and Mikumi is approximately 283 km, with normal travel taking around four hours or more depending on traffic and road conditions.
Arrive in the Mikumi area around midday and enjoy lunch before beginning your first game drive.
Explore the Mkata Floodplain, woodland and surrounding wildlife areas while searching for elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, antelopes and predators.
Continue your game drive until late afternoon before transferring to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, depart for a full day game drive in Mikumi National Park.
Spend the day exploring different areas of the park with your professional safari driver guide.
The Mkata Floodplain is one of Mikumi's main wildlife viewing areas and supports elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest and giraffes, while lions and other predators may also be encountered.
Visit water areas where hippos and different bird species may be observed.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive before continuing your wildlife exploration in the afternoon.
Your guide will select routes according to wildlife movements, recent sightings and road conditions.
Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight.
After an early breakfast, enjoy your final morning game drive in Mikumi National Park.
Morning hours provide another opportunity to search for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, antelopes and other wildlife before leaving the park.
After the game drive, begin your journey back to Dar es Salaam.
Lunch will be provided during the journey or arranged according to your travel schedule.
Arrive in Dar es Salaam in the late afternoon or evening and transfer to your hotel, airport or agreed drop off location.
This marks the end of your 3 Day Mikumi National Park Safari 2026-2027.
Included & Excluded
Included
- Mikumi National Park entrance fees
- Professional safari driver guide
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle
- Game drives
- Two nights safari accommodation
- Meals during the safari
- Drinking water
- Dar es Salaam pickup
- Dar es Salaam drop off
- Safari vehicle fees
- Government taxes
- Activities mentioned in the itinerary
Excluded
- International flights
- Domestic flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks unless included
- Tips for safari guide
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Additional accommodation
- Laundry services
- Personal travel items
- Services not mentioned under inclusions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Lions occur in Mikumi National Park, although sightings cannot be guaranteed because wildlife moves freely.
Elephants are among the major wildlife species regularly seen around Mikumi's plains and other habitats.
Send a booking or enquiry request with preferred dates and traveler count. The team will confirm live availability, the final itinerary and payment instructions.
Yes. Meals are included from lunch on Day 1 through lunch on Day 3 according to the itinerary.
Yes. Two nights of safari accommodation are included according to the confirmed package.
Yes. Drinking water is provided during safari activities and transfers.
Yes. Mikumi supports approximately 400 bird species, including hornbills, rollers, eagles, bee-eaters and seasonal waterbirds.
Mikumi can be visited throughout the year. The dry season generally provides easier wildlife viewing around water sources, while greener months offer lush landscapes and good birdwatching.
Yes. A three day Mikumi safari can be suitable for families, although parents should consider the road journey and time spent in the safari vehicle.
Yes. A private 3 Day Mikumi National Park Safari can be arranged according to your preferred dates and group size.
Yes. This itinerary is designed to start and finish in Dar es Salaam.
