Book a 2-day midrange Tanzania Southern Circuit safari from Dar to Mikumi with scenic road transfers, game drives, birdwatching and Hippo Pool.
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Discover Mikumi National Park on this 2-day midrange Tanzania Southern Circuit safari from Dar es Salaam. This drive-in, drive-out tour offers scenic road transfers, an afternoon game drive across the Mkata Floodplain, sunset wildlife photography, a sunrise safari, birdwatching and a visit to the Hippo Pool viewpoint. Mikumi’s accessible location and diverse wildlife make this package ideal for travellers with limited time who still want a rewarding Tanzania safari experience. Our professional team will organize the transfers, park arrangements and guided game drives carefully, ensuring your tour runs smoothly, safely and comfortably from departure in Dar es Salaam until your return.
Morning: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi
Your 2-day midrange Tanzania Southern Circuit safari begins with an early-morning pickup from your hotel, residence or another agreed location in Dar es Salaam. Meet your professional driver-guide and start the scenic drive towards Mikumi National Park. The journey takes you through the busy outskirts of Dar es Salaam, rural communities, agricultural areas and the changing landscapes of eastern Tanzania.
As you approach Morogoro, you can enjoy views of the beautiful Uluguru Mountains before continuing towards Mikumi. Your guide will provide information about the surrounding communities, landscapes and wildlife areas along the route. Short stops can be made for refreshments, stretching and restroom use before arriving near Mikumi National Park.
Afternoon: Mkata Floodplain Game Drive
After arriving and completing the park-entry procedures, begin your afternoon game drive across the Mkata Floodplain, one of Mikumi National Park’s most productive wildlife areas. Its open grasslands make it easier to observe and photograph elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, impalas and other antelopes. Lions may also be seen resting in the shade or watching animals across the plains.
Continue exploring Mikumi during the cooler afternoon hours, when wildlife becomes more active. The warm evening light creates excellent conditions for landscape and wildlife photography. After enjoying the sunset atmosphere, leave the game-viewing area and proceed to your selected midrange lodge or camp for relaxation and overnight.
Main attractions: Scenic road journey, Uluguru Mountain views, Mkata Floodplain, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, antelopes and sunset photography.
Driving distance: Approximately 300 kilometres.
Road-transfer time: Approximately 5–7 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.
Game-drive duration: Approximately 3–4 hours.
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Early Morning: Sunrise Wildlife Safari
Begin the day with an early sunrise game drive when Mikumi National Park is peaceful, temperatures are cooler and many animals are active. This is an excellent time to search for lions returning from their nighttime activities, elephants moving between feeding areas and herbivores grazing across the open plains. The soft morning light also provides beautiful conditions for wildlife and landscape photography.
Your guide will explore selected sections of the park based on recent wildlife movements. Possible sightings include giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, impalas, elands, warthogs, baboons and different predators. Every game drive is unique because animal sightings depend on natural movement, weather and seasonal conditions.
Mid-Morning: Hippo Pool and Birdwatching
Continue to the Hippo Pool viewpoint, where you may observe hippos resting in the water or occasionally walking along the banks. Crocodiles and several water-associated bird species can also be found around this area. Your guide will help identify some of Mikumi’s birds while explaining their behaviour, habitats and feeding patterns.
Mikumi National Park supports more than 400 recorded bird species, making it a rewarding destination for casual and experienced birdwatchers. Depending on the season, you may see colourful rollers, kingfishers, hornbills, eagles, storks, herons and other resident or migratory species.
Afternoon: Drive from Mikumi to Dar es Salaam
After completing the morning game drive, exit Mikumi National Park and begin the drive-out journey to Dar es Salaam. Enjoy the changing scenery as you travel through Morogoro and continue towards the coast. Rest and refreshment stops can be arranged along the way.
You will arrive in Dar es Salaam during the late afternoon or evening, depending on traffic and road conditions. Your driver-guide will drop you off at your hotel, residence or another agreed location, marking the end of your midrange drive-in, drive-out Mikumi safari. Our team will remain available throughout the trip to coordinate every service and help ensure a comfortable and well-organized safari experience.
Main attractions: Sunrise game drive, Hippo Pool, hippos, crocodiles, plains wildlife, predators and birdwatching.
Driving distance: Approximately 300 kilometres.
Morning game-drive duration: Approximately 3–4 hours.
Return-transfer time: Approximately 5–7 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.
We offer two pricing options:
The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.
Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.
| No of pax | Adult Price | Child Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | From $600 pp | From $450 pp |
| 2 Pax | From $350 pp | From $263 pp |
| 3 Pax | From $267 pp | From $200 pp |
| 4 Pax | From $225 pp | From $169 pp |
| 5 Pax | From $200 pp | From $150 pp |
| 6 Pax | From $183 pp | From $138 pp |
| 7+ Pax | From $171 pp | From $129 pp |
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