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Ideal for travelers with limited time, this short safari offers the chance to experience authentic African wildlife close to the city. You’ll enjoy immersive game drives across Mikumi’s wide-open plains—often compared to the Serengeti—and see elephants, lions, giraffes, and more in their natural habitat.
Mikumi is approximately 6 to 7 hours’ drive from Dar es Salaam (around 300 km), making it one of the most accessible national parks for a short safari.
You can spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, lions, buffalo, hippos, and a variety of birds. Occasionally, leopards and African wild dogs are also seen.
Yes. A 3-day itinerary offers enough time for multiple game drives and allows you to explore different parts of the park comfortably.
The dry season (June to October) is ideal for wildlife viewing as animals gather around water sources, but the park can be visited year-round.
Yes, the main road from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi is a paved highway and generally in good condition, suitable for year-round travel.
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Journey from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park with Afternoon Wildlife Safari
Begin your 3-day Mikumi safari with a morning departure from your hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy a scenic drive along the Morogoro highway, passing through rural villages and the Uluguru Mountains en route to Mikumi National Park, one of Tanzania’s most accessible game parks.
Afternoon Game Drive in Mikumi’s Savannah Plains
After arriving and checking into your lodge or tented camp, you’ll set out for an afternoon game drive in Mikumi National Park. The Mkata Floodplain offers excellent opportunities to spot lions, elephants, buffalo, wildebeests, and zebras against a dramatic savannah backdrop.
Full-Day Wildlife Safari in Mikumi – Tanzania’s Mini Serengeti
Enjoy a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park, known for its large herds of herbivores and easy wildlife viewing due to the open landscapes. You’ll venture deep into the park’s rich ecosystems, including wooded hills, baobab-dotted savannahs, and seasonal wetlands.
Discover Big Game and Birdlife in Mikumi
Expect to see giraffes, elephants, impalas, sable antelope, and possibly leopards and lions. Bird lovers will enjoy sightings of hornbills, bateleurs, and colorful bee-eaters. A picnic lunch is served at a designated site before you continue the adventure.
Sunrise Game Drive in Mikumi & Return Journey to Dar es Salaam
Start your final day with an early morning safari in Mikumi National Park, a prime time for spotting predators as they patrol before the heat sets in. The golden hour lighting makes for beautiful photography and dramatic wildlife encounters.
Drive Back to Dar es Salaam with Scenic Views
After breakfast, begin your return journey to Dar es Salaam, with estimated arrival by late afternoon or early evening. Your short but rewarding safari comes to an end.
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