1-Day Mikumi National Park Safari

$320 / person

1-Day Mikumi Safari — What to Expect

This 1-Day Mikumi National Park Safari from Dar es Salaam offers a convenient and rewarding introduction to Tanzania's Southern Circuit. Mikumi, often called "mini-Serengeti," features the open Mkata Floodplain with large elephant herds, lions, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and abundant birdlife — excellent game viewing in a beautiful savanna setting. Enjoy a full day of game drives with a private 4x4 vehicle, expert English-speaking guide, picnic lunch, and round-trip transfers from Dar es Salaam — ideal for travelers with only one day available.

Departure Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Departure Time Early morning pickup (approx. 5:30–6:00 AM) for full-day excursion
Maximum travellers 6-7 per vehicle (private options available)
Languages English, Swahili (expert guides)
Includes
  • All park fees & conservation charges
  • Private 4x4 transfers Dar es Salaam ↔ Mikumi
  • Professional English-speaking guide/driver
  • Full day game drives + picnic lunch & bottled water
  • Flying doctors insurance
Excludes
  • International flights & visas
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Tips for guide & staff
  • Drinks & personal expenses
Popular Places
  • Mikumi National Park
  • Mkata Floodplain
  • Elephant & lion viewing areas

Open-Plain Game Viewing

The Mkata Floodplain delivers Serengeti-style open-country sightings — lion, elephant, giraffe and buffalo

Hippo Pool

Mikumi's permanent hippo pool is one of the most accessible in Tanzania — visible year-round

Unique Railway Approach

The park borders the TAZARA railway line — a genuinely different setting for southern Tanzania

Southern Circuit Starter

Mikumi is the ideal entry point to Tanzania's less-visited and less-crowded southern parks

Closest Game Park to Dar

Mikumi is less than 5 hours from Dar es Salaam — the most accessible wildlife destination from the coast

Zebra & Wildebeest Herds

Large seasonal herds of zebra and wildebeest graze the floodplain alongside permanent resident wildlife

Full-Day Itinerary: Mikumi Game Drive Schedule

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    Day 1: Dar es Salaam – Mikumi National Park – Dar es Salaam

    Early morning pickup from your Dar es Salaam hotel or airport (approx. 5:30–6:00 AM) and drive (~4–5 hours) to Mikumi National Park. Full day of game drives on the Mkata Floodplain — spot large elephant herds, lions, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, impalas, and rich birdlife. Picnic lunch in the park. Late afternoon return drive to Dar es Salaam (~4–5 hours), arriving by evening with hotel or airport drop-off. End of an exciting 1-Day Mikumi National Park Safari!