2 Days Mikumi Safari from Dar Es Salaam
ABOUT MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK
Located in southern Tanzania, Mikumi National Park is the closest and one of the most popular national parks from Dar es Salaam and Morogoro. Famous for its incredible wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and easy accessibility, Mikumi offers an unforgettable Mikumi Safari experience for travelers seeking adventure, nature, and authentic African wildlife encounters. The park is often compared to the Serengeti due to its wide open plains and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities.
Visitors to Mikumi National Park can enjoy exciting activities including game drives, wildlife viewing, camping safaris, walking safaris, and thrilling night safaris. During your safari adventure, expect to encounter a wide range of animals such as lions, elephants, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, warthogs, hippos, and more than 300 bird species alongside diverse plant life. These remarkable wildlife experiences make Mikumi one of the best safari destinations in Tanzania for family holidays, photography tours, and weekend getaways.
To make travel faster and more comfortable, all transfers between Dar es Salaam and Morogoro are conveniently done using the modern SGR electric train, reducing driving time while offering a smooth and scenic journey. Whether you are planning a short safari from Dar es Salaam or a longer Southern Tanzania safari, Mikumi National Park delivers the perfect combination of adventure, relaxation, and unforgettable wildlife experiences.
DAY 1: PICK UP, TRANSFER AND EVENING GAME DRIVE
Start your adventure with an early morning pick-up from your residence and transfer to the SGR train station for the 0600 hours Express Train to Morogoro. Upon arriving at Morogoro SGR Station at 0737 hours, continue your scenic drive to Mikumi National Park with a refreshing breakfast stop in Morogoro town. After arriving at the park, check in at your lodge and immediately begin an exciting game drive adventure with a lunch break inside the park.
During your safari, enjoy incredible wildlife viewing opportunities and spot animals such as lions, buffalos, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, impalas, warthogs, elephants, hippos, and more than 300 bird species. Later in the evening, relax with dinner and an overnight stay at Mikumi Park Cottages or another selected accommodation facility within the park.
DAY 2: GAME DRIVE AND TRANSFER BACK TO DAR OR MOROGORO
Wake up early for an exciting morning game drive starting around 0630 hours in Mikumi National Park, with a delicious breakfast break served inside the park surrounded by nature. Continue exploring different areas of the park to discover even more wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and unforgettable safari moments. During your game drives, expect to spot lions, buffalos, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, impalas, warthogs, elephants, hippos, and more than 300 bird species in their natural habitat.
After an adventurous morning safari, enjoy a relaxing lunch break around noon before beginning your scenic drive back to Morogoro to catch the 1400 hours SGR electric train to Dar es Salaam. Upon arrival in Dar es Salaam at around 1810 hours, transfer comfortably to your residence, hotel, airport, or ferry terminal, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari experience with Watu Safaris.
Trip costs vary depending on the number of travelers, and a detailed cost breakdown for every item included in the safari will be provided. For more information about this itinerary, accommodation options, and quotation requests, contact Watu Safaris via email at info@watusafaris.com or WhatsApp +255754947671.
Itinerary Cost Includes: Vehicle for pick up and transfer, train transfers, drinking water during the transfers and game drives with services of English speaking Driver/Guide, Park Entry Fees, accommodation within the park, meals and refreshments.
Itinerary Cost Does Not Include: Expenditure on Alcoholic drinks, Souvenirs and other Personal items, Health, Travel and Personal Accidents Insurance, Tips and Gratuities and any other activities not included on this itinerary.
