Escape the city and dive into the wild with our 3-day Mikumi Safari from Dar es Salaam! Perfect for busy travelers and city dwellers, it’s the fastest route to unforgettable wildlife adventures.
This 3-day safari takes you to Mikumi National Park, a scenic and wildlife-rich destination located about 280 km west of Dar es Salaam along the Tanzam Highway (T1), the main route connecting Tanzania with Zambia. The highway cuts through the park, often giving travelers the rare chance to spot animals like elephants, giraffes, antelopes, and even lions from the road. Nestled between the Uluguru and Lumango Mountains, Mikumi offers not just incredible wildlife but also breathtaking landscapes. It’s also close to Udzungwa Mountains National Park, just an hour’s drive away, making it a gateway to explore Tanzania’s Southern Circuit. This itinerary is available starting from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar (with a domestic flight to Dar included), making it a perfect short safari whether you're visiting Tanzania for business or leisure.
Your safari kicks off with a pick-up from your hotel or Dar es Salaam International Airport by your TMT safari representative, followed by a short safari briefing. The drive to Mikumi National Park takes about 5 to 6 hours, offering scenic views of the Uluguru and Udzungwa Mountains, with Selous Game Reserve nearby. Upon arrival in the afternoon, you’ll jump straight into your first game drive, exploring Mikumi’s vast plains. Keep your eyes open for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, antelopes, and more as the adventure begins.
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Meals Plan: (D)
Start your day early with breakfast before heading out on a full-day game drive through the vast 3,230 km² wilderness of Mikumi National Park, one of Tanzania’s largest and most wildlife-rich parks. With a pop-up roof safari vehicle and an expert guide, you'll explore a variety of habitats—from open grasslands and seasonal floodplains to Miombo woodlands and baobab-dotted landscapes—spotting animals like elephants, lions, zebras, wildebeests, wild dogs, giraffes, hippos, and more. The park is also a haven for bird lovers, home to over 300 bird species including Bateleur eagles, lilac-breasted rollers, and Boehm’s bee-eaters. You can choose to enjoy a picnic lunch in the park or return to the lodge in the afternoon to relax or take a refreshing swim.
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Meals Plan: (B/L/D)
On the final day of your 3-day Mikumi Safari, enjoy an early breakfast and, if time permits, head out for one last game drive to soak in the beauty of Mikumi’s wildlife and landscapes. This optional morning drive offers a final chance to spot animals like elephants, zebras, and giraffes in the soft morning light. Afterward, your guide will begin the scenic drive back to Dar es Salaam, marking the end of your unforgettable adventure. You’ll arrive in the city by late afternoon, with amazing memories and incredible photos from Tanzania’s southern safari circuit.
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Upon Booking a tour with Buffalo Grass Safaris Expert and Once booking is done. A 30% deposit is requires in order to do initial payment to accommodation, transportation and other suppliers to secure the booking. The remaining balance is due no later than six (6) weeks before the start of the trip. For bookings made within six weeks of departure, full payment is required upon confirmation. All payments should cover the agreed safari price. Any applicable bank charges or payment processing fees will be communicated to the client before payment. Payment instructions will be provided during the booking process. Our team will be available to assist with any questions regarding payment arrangements.
If you need to cancel your safari, please notify Buffalo Grass Safaris Expert Limited in writing by email or official message. Cancellation charges are calculated per person according to the date we receive your written cancellation notice. The following cancellation policy applies:
| Days Before Departure | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| 61 days or more | Loss of deposit |
| 60–45 days | 25% of the total safari cost |
| 44–29 days | 60% of the total safari cost |
| 28–7 days | 90% of the total safari cost |
| Less than 7 days | 100% of the total safari cost |
These charges reflect the costs and commitments associated with securing safari services, including accommodation, park arrangements, and other supplier bookings. Where a refund is applicable, it will be processed to the original payment method within a reasonable period. Any applicable bank or payment processing charges will be communicated to the client. If you need to change your travel dates or make adjustments to your itinerary instead of cancelling, please contact us. We will do our best to accommodate your request, subject to availability and any additional costs.
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