2 Days Solo Traveller Safari from Dar to Mikumi – Midrange

Book a 2-day solo traveller safari from Dar to Mikumi with midrange service, guided game drives, road transfers and flexible travel arrangements.

Tour Highlights

Day 1
Leave Dar es Salaam and Enter the Mikumi Wilderness
Day 2
: Follow Mikumi’s Wildlife Trails and Return to Dar

Tour Features

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Duration 2 Days
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Main Tour Focus Big 5 Safari
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Tour Type Private Safari
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Special For Solo Traveller, Solo Traveller
Before your journey

Highlighted Tour Overview

A quick look at the tour style, experiences, travel months and accommodation for this package.

Tour stylePrivate Safari
2 Days Solo Traveller Safari from Dar to Mikumi – Midrange is listed as a Private Safari. See the itinerary for the arrangements for this package.
ExperiencesSolo Traveller, Big 5 Safari
The experiences selected for 2 Days Solo Traveller Safari from Dar to Mikumi – Midrange are Solo Traveller, Big 5 Safari. The itinerary describes when they take place.
Travel monthsAll year
2 Days Solo Traveller Safari from Dar to Mikumi – Midrange is listed for travel throughout the year. Confirm availability for your preferred dates.
AccommodationMid-Range Lodges
The accommodation category selected for this package is Mid-Range Lodges. Confirm the specific properties and availability when booking.
2 Days Solo Traveller Safari from Dar to Mikumi – Midrange
2 Days Solo Traveller Safari from Dar to Mikumi – Midrange

Explore Mikumi Independently on a Guided Southern Circuit Safari

Designed for independent explorers, this 2 Days Solo Traveller Safari from Dar to Mikumi provides a convenient way to visit Tanzania’s Southern Circuit without waiting for friends or family to travel. The midrange package includes drive-in and drive-out transportation, guided wildlife viewing and time to explore Mikumi National Park’s plains, woodland and water habitats. Expect possible encounters with elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, antelopes, hippos and numerous birds, while lions or leopards may appear with good fortune. Solo guests can choose the privacy of a dedicated vehicle or request information about scheduled shared departures. Throughout the trip, our team will handle the essential arrangements and provide the support needed for an enjoyable independent safari

Day by day Itinerary

Day 1: Leave Dar es Salaam and Enter the Mikumi Wilderness

Leave Dar es Salaam and Enter the Mikumi Wilderness

At dawn, you will be met at your agreed Dar es Salaam pickup point and introduced to the guide accompanying you throughout the safari. The road leads inland through Tanzania’s eastern countryside, bringing views of farms, trading centres and the Uluguru Mountains around Morogoro. Because you are travelling independently, the guide can provide more personalized information and respond directly to your wildlife interests.

The afternoon is dedicated to Mikumi’s open country. After entering the national park, explore the Mkata area, where broad horizons make elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and zebra herds easier to locate. The guide will also look for lions around shaded ground and areas where prey animals gather. When the viewing session finishes, continue to a selected midrange property for the night.

Today’s focus: Scenic drive, independent travel, Mkata wildlife area and large mammal viewing.
Route: Dar es Salaam–Morogoro–Mikumi.
Distance: Approximately 300 kilometres.
Driving time: Approximately 5–7 hours.
Park exploration: Approximately 3–4 hours.

Destination:
Mikumi Natinal Park
Overnight:
Matembezi Safari Lodge
  mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 2: : Follow Mikumi’s Wildlife Trails and Return to Dar

: Follow Mikumi’s Wildlife Trails and Return to Dar

The new day begins with a search along woodland edges and natural animal corridors. Cooler temperatures can encourage movement across the park, offering opportunities to watch elephants feeding, antelopes gathering on the grassland and giraffes browsing among taller vegetation.

A visit to the Hippo Pool adds an aquatic dimension to the journey. From the viewing point, observe hippos breaking the water’s surface and look for crocodiles along the edges. Kingfishers, herons, storks and other birds may also be active around the pool.

Following the final circuit through Mikumi, leave the park and travel towards Dar es Salaam. Necessary breaks will be made on the way, and drop-off is provided at the location agreed during booking. Depending on traffic, you should reach the city in the late afternoon or evening.

Today’s focus: Early wildlife movement, Hippo Pool, wetland birds and the drive-out experience.
Route: Mikumi–Morogoro–Dar es Salaam.
Distance: Approximately 300 kilometres.
Safari time: Approximately 3–4 hours.
Driving time: Approximately 5–7 hours.

Destination:
Mikumi Natinal Park

TOUR PRICE/COST

We offer two pricing options:

  •   Private Tour (Sharing Price)
  • The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.

  •   Group Joining Tour
  • Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.

    Tour Cost

    No of pax Adult Price Child Price
    1 Pax From $690 pp From $518 pp
    2 Pax From $440 pp From $330 pp
    3 Pax From $357 pp From $268 pp
    4 Pax From $315 pp From $236 pp
    5 Pax From $290 pp From $218 pp
    6 Pax From $273 pp From $205 pp
    7+ Pax From $261 pp From $196 pp

    PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS

    Inclusions
  • ✓ All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • ✓ All Taxes/VAT
  • ✓ All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • ✓ Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • ✓ Rescue fee
  • Exclusions
  •  Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  •  Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  •  International flights to/from the start/end of the tour
  •  Personal items
  •  Tips: tipping guideline
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    FAQs about 2 Days Solo Traveller Safari from Dar to Mikumi – Midrange

    What is the tour style?

    2 Days Solo Traveller Safari from Dar to Mikumi – Midrange is listed as a Private Safari. See the itinerary for the arrangements for this package.

    What experiences does this package offer?

    The experiences selected for 2 Days Solo Traveller Safari from Dar to Mikumi – Midrange are Solo Traveller, Big 5 Safari. The itinerary describes when they take place.

    When can I travel?

    2 Days Solo Traveller Safari from Dar to Mikumi – Midrange is listed for travel throughout the year. Confirm availability for your preferred dates.

    What accommodation is planned?

    The accommodation category selected for this package is Mid-Range Lodges. Confirm the specific properties and availability when booking.

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