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2 Day Budget Safari in Mikumi National Park
Camp Bastian, Mikumi National Park, Tanzania
Short Safari in Tanzania
Kanuth Adventure Safari offers you the safari package to Mikumi National Park, allowing you to see the wildlife quickly! This package is specialized for people with limited time and those who want to escape from crowded cities. While you are in Mikumi National Park, the guide will know where to find animals, and you will expect to see lion and leopard if you are lucky, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, wildebeest, zebra, different species of antelopes, crocodile, monkeys, and many species of birds.
Key information
- Group safari with a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 6 people per group in a 4x4 safari vehicle. The tour can also be requested as a private tour for a higher price. Please send an inquiry for more details.
- Starting and ending point: Dar es Salaam
- Children aged four years are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
- Professional English-speaking guide.
- Park fees are included.
Highlights
- Two wonderful game drives
- Exploring Mikumi National Park
- Chances to see a lion, leopard, and elephant
- Services of a knowledgeable English-speaking guide
- Pick up from Dar es Salaam or Morogoro
- Use of private safari car transportation
- Delicious breakfast and lunches
- One night's accommodation
Styles
2 activity days
Airport transfer included:
Julius Nyerere International Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
06:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
Facilities
- Bar
- Dining area
You will be accommodated at Camp Bastian. It is a basic accommodation based inside Mikumi National Park. Each room has a private toilet and a shower. Kanuth Adventure Safari can customize mid-range and luxury accommodations based on the client’s request.
Program
Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park
An early morning pick-up at the agreed-upon point in Dar es Salaam. You depart for Mikumi National Park. Lunch will be saved in a restaurant on the way, after which you will set out for an afternoon and evening game drive, returning in time for dinner at your lodgings. You can make the most of this day by booking a night game drive.
- Meal plan: lunch, dinner
Day 2: Mikumi National Park to Dar es Salaam
Another early start to get the most out of the morning’s game drive; early morning is a great time to see many animals. Mikumi’s vegetation includes woodland, swamp, and grassland with two water holes, Mkata and Chamgore, where you might see malachite kingfisher, monitor lizard, and perhaps even a python inhabiting the pools. Birds abound, and the vast plains are home to many carnivores and herbivores. On the way back, you stop at the charming market town of Morogoro for lunch and perhaps a short stroll before returning to the agreed drop-off point in Dar es Salaam.
- Meal plan: breakfast, lunch
Location
The journey will cover several places in Tanzania, including Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, and Mikumi National Park.
Mikumi National Park
One reason to visit Mikumi National Park is that it lies 300 kilometres west of Dar es Salaam. But it is not just easy access; its wildlife is abundant and exciting, too. Mikumi is ideal for the safari goer without much time because it is near Dar. Yet a few days in Mikumi National Park is well worth it.
With its 3,230 km square kilometres, Mikumi National Park is Tanzania's fourth largest national park. Alone, because beautiful regions surround it, this park is well worth a visit. First of all, you have the marbled Uluguru Mountains to the northeast. Second, the Udzungwa Mountains are to the southwest. In addition, southwestwards flows the Rufiji River into the Selous Game Reserve. So, ease of access and beautiful surroundings certainly make Mikumi National Park a perfect location—perfect also for its flora and fauna.
The Mkata River landmarks the northwestern part of this national park. The wide-open Mkata flood plains and its flora are reminiscent of the Serengeti. In the plains, you find vegetation typical of the savanna. It is also the best place to observe Elend, the world’s largest antelope. Especially after the rainy seasons, you are likely to see tree-dwelling lions. Even more so than in Lake Manyara National Park.
In addition, the Miombo wooded mountains near the park’s border are home to many antelopes. Such as the greater kudu, sable antelop and Lichtenstein’s hartebeest. Moreover, the hippo pool also abounds with an amazing amount of species. Finally, regarding its fauna, one must not forget its avian residents and migrants. Ornithologists have recorded over 400 species of birds here.
Features
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Bar
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Smoke-free property
- Special menu request
- Terrace
Food
On the first day, you will have lunch at a restaurant which is saved in buffet style. Dinner will be saved in a la carte, in which you can choose what you want to eat. Breakfast will be served in English style.
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)
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Night Game Drive
Usually these game drives begin at 20:00 and end around 22:30. You may wish for a quieter afternoon or a later start the next day.
Lions are above all active at this time as are other carnivores, reptiles such as the python and both aardvark and pangolin.
A night time safari is a great adventure that you will never forget.
What's included
- All activities as per the itinerary
- 1 night accommodation
- All meals as per itinerary (3 a day unless otherwise stated)
- All transfers to and from agreed pick up and drop off points (e.g. airport, bus station or hotel in town, etc)
- All camping gear (if you are camping)
- Service of an English speaking driver/guide
- Safari base 4×4 vehicle with open roof for game viewing (sometimes a saloon car or other SUV for excursions in town, etc.)
- Driver’s salary and allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
- Bottled mineral water daily
- All Government taxes
What's not included
- Extras, personal expenses, i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry, etc.
- Optional activities not outlined on the itinerary
- International flights and corresponding taxes
- Visa
- Flying doctors rescue services
- Travel, medical, injury, and luggage insurances
- Tips to the driver and guides
- Anything else not mentioned in the inclusions (above)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
DAR
Julius Nyerere International Airport
244 km
Transfer included
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 50% 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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