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Activity Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

3 Days Mikumi Safari

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3 Days Mikumi Safari

About this activity

This 3-day Mikumi Safari delivers the essence of Tanzania’s wilderness in a short timeframe. You’ll experience big game, open savannahs, and authentic bush ambiance, without the long travel times of northern parks. Perfect for weekend getaways, stopovers, or first-time safari travelers seeking a compact yet immersive adventure.

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At a glance

Duration
3 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
Gosheni Safaris (T) Limited

Ages: Children (5–17 years) · Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private 4×4 safari vehicle with English-speaking guide
  • Included: Bottled drinking water during game drives
  • Included: All park entry fees
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Dinner
  • Included: Breakfast
  • Included: Transfers from/to Dar es Salaam

Not included

  • Not included: International/local flights & Tanzania visa
  • Not included: Travel insurance
  • Not included: Alcoholic beverages & personal expenses
  • Not included: Tips for driver/guide and camp staff
  • Not included: Optional activities not mentioned
  • Not included: Extra accommodation before/after safari (available on request)

Itinerary

Day 1 · Arrival & Afternoon Game Drive

  1. Mikumi National Park

    6 hours Admission included

    Depart from Dar es Salaam after breakfast and drive to Mikumi National Park (approximately 5–6 hours). Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at your tented camp followed by an afternoon game drive through the park.

    Keep your eyes peeled for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, wildebeests, and lions roaming the vast savannah. As the sun sets, return to camp for dinner and overnight rest surrounded by the sounds of the African bush.

    Highlights:

    Scenic drive through rural Tanzania

    First wildlife encounters in Mikumi

    Sundowners and dinner under the stars

Vuma Hill Tented Camp

Day 2 · Full Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park

  1. Stop 1

    6 hours Admission included

    After breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive across Mikumi’s open plains and woodlands. The park is renowned for its high concentration of wildlife and birdlife, you may spot lions hunting, elephants grazing, and hippos wallowing in the Mkata floodplain.

    Your driver-guide will prepare a picnic lunch in a scenic area before continuing the exploration. In the evening, return to camp for a bonfire, a hearty dinner, and relaxation.

    Highlights:

    Excellent chance to spot the Big Four (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard)

    Birdwatching and photography opportunities

    Peaceful night surrounded by nature

Vuma Hill Tented Camp

Day 3 · Morning Game Drive & Return to Dar es Salaam

  1. Stop 1

    Passing by

    After breakfast, enjoy an optional early morning game drive to catch predators returning from the night’s hunt. Afterwards, begin your journey back to Dar es Salaam, arriving in the afternoon for your drop-off at your hotel or the airport.

    Highlights:

    Optional sunrise safari

    Final wildlife sightings

    Scenic drive back to the coast

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Picnic Villa Hotel
  • Sawe Hotel
  • Jaromax Palace Hotel
  • Blue Pearl Hotel
  • Azania Hotel
  • Rombo Greenview Hotel
  • Cherry Hotels

We can pick you up from the airport or from your hotel.

Using your ticket

  • Please call +255 767  828384 at least 48 hour in advance to confirm airport pick-up
  • Flight from Kilimanjaro to Serengeti North is not included and needs to be booked in advance. 

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

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