Mikumi National Park Safari
The most accessible Big Five safari from Dar es Salaam — wide-open plains, abundant wildlife, and dramatic landscapes.
Safari Overview
Mikumi National Park is located in eastern Tanzania, about 283 kilometers from Dar es Salaam. It is the fourth largest national park in Tanzania and offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, with landscapes often compared to the Serengeti.
The park is home to elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and more. The open horizons make wildlife spotting easy — you can often see four of the Big Five in a single day.
Highlights
- Only 5-6 hours drive from Dar es Salaam
- Spot all Big Five in a single safari day
- Wide-open Mkata Floodplain — easy wildlife viewing
- Visit the hippo pools at sunrise
- Tree-climbing lions in the surrounding areas
- Excellent birding with 400+ species
- Optional extension to Udzungwa Mountains
3-Day Itinerary
Dar es Salaam to Mikumi
Early morning pickup from your hotel in Dar. Drive to Mikumi (5-6 hours) with a stop at the Mkata Floodplain viewpoint. Afternoon game drive. Overnight at a tented lodge.
Full Day Game Drive
Sunrise game drive to see predators returning to their kills. Continue exploring different habitats. Picnic lunch in the park. Afternoon game drive. Overnight at the lodge.
Return to Dar es Salaam
Morning game drive. Drive back to Dar es Salaam, or transfer to a flight for Zanzibar extension.
What's Included
- All park fees and vehicle entry
- Professional safari guide and 4x4 vehicle
- Full board accommodation
- All meals and bottled water
- Pickup and drop-off in Dar es Salaam