Short Gateway in Mikumi National Park
2 Days Tanzania Safari

Short Gateway in Mikumi National Park

Safari Overview

2-day Mikumi safari package: Perfect short weekend gateway Safari from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar, ideal for the travelers who have limited days and budget for safari. Mikumi is accessible throughout the year. The park has a wide variety of wildlife that can be easy spotted and also well acclimatized to game viewing. Its proximity to Dar es Salaam and the amount of wildlife that live within its borders makes Mikumi National Park a popular option for weekend visitors from the city, or for business visitors who don’t have to spend a long time on an extended safari itinerary. Most visitors come to Mikumi National Park aiming to spot the ‘Big Five’ (cheetah, lion, elephant, buffalo, and rhino), and they are always not disappointed. Hippo pools provide close access to the mud-loving beasts, and bird-watching along the waterways is particularly rewarding. The open horizons and abundant wildlife of the Mkata Floodplain, the popular center piece of Mikumi, draws frequent comparisons to the more famous Serengeti Plains. Lions survey their grassy kingdom – and the zebra, wildebeest, impala and buffalo herds that migrate across it – from the flattened tops of termite mounds, or sometimes during the rains, from perches high in the trees. Giraffes forage in the isolated acacia stands that fringe the Mkata River, islets of shade favored also by Mikumi’s elephants. Mikumi’s landscape provides a serene wildlife experience, commonly seen animals Elephant, Giraffe, Zebra, Antelope, Wildebeest, Eland, Crocodile, Hippo, Baboon. If luck is in your favor, you won’t miss to see Lions & ultimately the Leopard. Mikumi inhabits over 300 species of birds namely saddle bill stork, hammerkop, malachite kingfisher, lilac breasted roller, yellow throated long claw, battler eagle etc. Don’t miss to visit Hippo Pool, where you can watch hippos wallowing and snorting at close range.


2 Days / 1 Nights

Tanzania
Safari in Tanzania


Kids to Nature

DAY 1

Dar es Salaam | Morogoro to Mikumi- 5 hrs drive

DAY 2

Mikumi to Morogoro/Dar es Salaam - 5 hrs drive

Camping Accommodation

Basic Accommodation

Budget Accommodation

Standard Accommodation

MidRange Accommodation

Luxury Accommodation

Ultra-Luxury Accommodation

V I P Accommodation

Suggested Accommodations

MIKUMI PROPERTIES

Luxury Accommodation: Mvuma Hills Tented CampStanley’s Kopje  or Similar Accommodation.

Mid-Range Accommodation: Mikumi Wildlife CampAngalia Tented Camp or Similar Accommodation.

Standard Accommodation: Tan-Swiss LodgeCamp Bastian Mikumior Similar Accommodation.

Budget Accommodation: Camp Bastian MikumiMikumi Safari LodgeVamos Hotelor Similar Accommodation.

Middle Budget / Glamping Accommodation: Camp AtupeleCamp Bastian MikumiVoyage Village Hotel / Mikumi TANAPA Cottages & Bandas or Similar Accommodation.

Lowest Budget / Camping Accommodation: Mikumi Public Campsite or Mikumi Private Campsite.

The Tour Price Includes


  • Bottled mineral water in the vehicle while on safari.
  • Pick up and drop off at Dar es salaam Airport.
  • Accommodation and meals per the itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner).
  • Lunch and dinner on day 1 and breakfast and lunch on day 2 of your trip.
  • In case of a camping safari: camping gear like tents, camping mattresses, sleeping bags, pillows, camping chairs, etc.
  • Game drives and all park entry fees 18% VAT on tour fees and service which cost nearly 100% of the total cost.
  • Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle from your hotel in Dar es salaam to the parks and back (other pick-up points possible, please contact us for the right price)
  • Ground transportation in a 8 setter or 6 setter 4x4 Safari vehicle with English Speaking Driver guide: -
  • 8 setter Safari vehicle has 6 windows seats (in the passenger cabin) and 1 window seat next to the driver (in front)
  • 6 setter Safari vehicle has 4 windows seats (in the passenger cabin) and 1 window seat next to the driver (in front)
  • Accommodation of your choice: from budget camping to staying in luxurious lodges, we can arrange it for you (the prices mentioned above are for Overnight stays in Standard to Mid-range Hotels | Lodge | Tented Camps according to the program, other prices are applicable for the other accommodation options).

The Tour Price Excludes


  • Meals not listed above. eg Breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last day.
  • Tanzania Visa cost which is 50% except for Canadian and USA passport holders which is US$100.
  • International and Domestic Flights and departure taxes (Quoted separately where applicable)
  • Optional activities and excursions (short safari/tour after your Mikumi can be arranged upon request at an extra cost).
  • Accommodation in Dar es Salaam / Morogoro. If you wish, we can however assist you in finding a place that corresponds to your needs and budget.
  • Flights or other transport to Dar es salaam / Zanzibar. We can however arrange airport pickup for you. Let us know your itinerary and we’ll make it happen!
  • Tips for the crew. We recommend a tip of 25 USD per day for your guide, and 15 USD per day for your cook, to be divided between each member of your group.
  • Inoculations and personal insurance (e.g. Tanzania Visa, Travel, Medical and Baggage insurance, A doctor for the group, Laundry, Souvenirs, Telephone, Beverages (available to purchase) and all other services that are not mentioned as included.
  • Holiday Surcharge : A supplement of US $ 40.00 per person per day will apply to all bookings on the 24th, 25th, 26th and 31 December and 1st January
  • A supplement of US $ 35.00 per person will apply to all bookings between Friday 3rd and Monday 6th April (for all 4 days) as Easter holiday surcharge.