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2 Days Mikumi National Park Safari in Tanzania
Mikumi Tourist Cottage, Mikumi National Park, Tanzania
Classic Safari in Tanzania
African Pangolin Safaris aims to guide you in every step of your visit in Tanzania. Get ready to explore Mikumi National Park, Tanzania’s fifth-largest national park. It’s also the most accessible from Dar es Salaam. With almost guaranteed wildlife sightings, it makes an ideal safari destination for those without much time.
Key information
- Group size: 2 to 32 persons
- Children policy: Minimum age of children is 2 years
- Starting point and ending point: Dar es Salaam
- Languages: English speaking driver/guide (other language on request)
- Park fees are included
Highlights
- 3 exciting game drives
- Explore Mikumi National Park
- Transport in a Toyota Land Cruiser 4 x 4 with open pop up roof for game viewing
- See lions, buffaloes, wildebeests, giraffe, zebra, leopard, elephants, and many more
- Transfers from and to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
- 1 night accommodation
- Including park fees
- Delicious meals
Styles
2 activity days
Group size: Maximum of 32 participants
Airport transfer included:
Julius Nyerere International Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
18:00
Check-out Time:
10:00
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Restaurant
During this safari, you will be staying in Mikumi Tourist Cottage, a simple, clean and comfortable accommodation offered by Mikumi National Park Authority located inside the park near the park head quarters. Different wild animals like elephants, zebras, giraffes, and buffaloes frequently walk around the cottage. There are several double rooms, twin and single. The restaurant serves local cuisine.
Program
Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park
Your driver will pick you at around 5 a.m. from your place and then start to drive to Mikumi National Park. You will stop in Morogoro town for breakfast then continue to Mikumi National Park and arrive for game drive, later drive to the restaurant for hot lunch. After lunch, you will continue with a game drive until sunset. Dinner and overnight will be at Mikumi Tourist cottage.
Animals commonly found in this park Include lion, eland, hartebeest, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe, zebra, leopard, elephants, and many more. Wild dog can come and go. Over 300 species of birds have been observed in this park.
- Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 2: Morning game drive and departure
Wake up for an early morning game drive which will take about two hours, then drive back to the cottage for breakfast. After breakfast, continue with game drive until 11 a.m. then start to drive back to Dar es salaam. You will stop in Morogoro for hot lunch then proceed to Dar es Salaam. Drop off will be at your hotel or airport for a late flight to your next destination.
- Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch
Location
Mikumi National Park
Mikumi National Park was established in 1964, covering an area of 1070 square kilometers; it was later extended in 1975 to cover the current area of 3,230 square kilometers. Mikumi National Park is located to the North of the famous Selous Game Reserve. The park is the fifth largest national park in Tanzania and the most accessible from Dar es Salaam throughout the year.
The park shares a common border and ecosystem with Selous Game Reserve to the south, lying astride the main highway to Zambia, and en route to the National Parks of Udzungwa Mountains, Ruaha and Kitulo.
The landscape of Mikumi is often compared to that of the Serengeti. The road that crosses the park divides it into two areas with partially distinct environments. The area north-west is characterized by the alluvial plain of the river basin Mkata, eventually merging with the Miombo woodland covering the lower hills.
The vegetation of this area consists of savannah dotted with acacia, baobab, tamarinds, and some rare palm. In this area, at the furthest from the road, there are spectacular rock formations of the mountains Rubeho and Uluguru. The southeast part of the park is less rich in wildlife and not very accessible.
Mikumi National Park hosts buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, lions, pythons, zebras, Elands, leopards, crocodiles, warthogs, bush buck, waterbuck, reedbuck, grater kudu, wildebeest, impalas, and other residents. Over 300 species of birds have been observed in this park.
The best time to visit Mikumi National Park is during dry season which is June to February. During the rainy season (March to May), some of the park roads are impassable. However the park is accessible all year round.
Food
You will be served with two breakfasts, two lunches, and one dinner during this safari. You will also be provided with drinking water during safari.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- 3 game drives
- Transport in a Toyota Land Cruiser 4 x 4 with open pop up roof for game viewing
- Services of an English speaking guide
- 1 night accommodation
- 2 breakfasts
- 2 lunches
- 1 dinner
- Drinking water during safari
- All park fees
What's not included
- Anything not mentioned in what's included
- Tip for driver guide (15 USD per day recommended)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
DAR
Julius Nyerere International Airport
234 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR). Transfer from and to the airport is included. African Pangolin Safaris will pick you up from the airport.
Airport: Julius Nyerere International Airport
Airport transfer included: Julius Nyerere International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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