3 Days Midrange Drive-In Drive-Out Mikumi Safari from Dar es Salaam

Book a 3-day midrange drive-in, drive-out Mikumi safari from Dar es Salaam with road transfers, comfortable lodge stays and wildlife game drives.

Explore Tanzania’s Southern Circuit Entirely by Road

Experience Tanzania’s Southern Circuit on this private 3-day midrange drive-in, drive-out safari from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park. Travelling entirely by road allows you to observe local communities, agricultural areas and the Uluguru Mountains before reaching Mikumi’s wildlife-rich Mkata Floodplain. The itinerary includes afternoon, full-day and morning game drives, providing several opportunities to see elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, lions, hippos and numerous bird species. Our experienced local driver-guide will coordinate the road transfers, park entry and comfortable midrange accommodation throughout the journey.

Tour Highlights

Day 1
Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park (Drive-In and Afternoon Game Drive)
Day 2
Mikumi National Park (Full-Day Game Drive)
Day 3
Mikumi National Park to Dar es Salaam (Morning Game Drive and Drive-Out)

Tour Features

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Duration 3 Days
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Tour Mode Drive In – Drive Out
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Main Tour Focus Big 5 Safari
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Tour Type Private Safari
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Special For Wildlife
Destination/Accommodation
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Start/End
Dar es Salaam
Tour Starting & Ending Point
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Day 1
Mikumi Natinal Park
Overnight: Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
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Day 2
Mikumi Natinal Park
Overnight: Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
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Day 3
Mikumi Natinal Park
Overnight: Mikumi Natinal Park
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Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park (Drive-In and Afternoon Game Drive)

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park (Drive-In and Afternoon Game Drive)

Our experienced local driver-guide will welcome you at your hotel, residence, airport or another confirmed location in Dar es Salaam between 5:00 and 5:30 a.m. After assisting with your luggage and providing a short introduction, the guide will begin the drive-in journey to Mikumi National Park.

Travel west through Chalinze and Morogoro while observing towns, farming communities and the slopes of the Uluguru Mountains. Breakfast, washroom and refreshment stops will be arranged at suitable establishments. Arrival near Mikumi National Park is expected at approximately 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch and park-entry preparations.

Enter Mikumi National Park at around 1:30 p.m. and begin the afternoon game drive across the Mkata Floodplain. Search for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impalas and lions. Complete the drive at approximately 6:00 p.m. and continue by road to your midrange lodge for check-in, dinner and overnight.

Destination:
Mikumi Natinal Park
Overnight:
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
  mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch, Dinner
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi

Day 2: Mikumi National Park (Full-Day Game Drive)

Mikumi National Park (Full-Day Game Drive)

Following an early breakfast at your midrange lodge, depart at approximately 6:30 a.m. with drinking water and a packed lunch. Drive back into Mikumi National Park for a full day of wildlife viewing.

Explore the Mkata Floodplain, acacia woodland and seasonal water sources. Possible sightings include elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, greater kudus and elands. Predators may include lions, leopards and spotted hyenas. African wild dogs inhabit the wider ecosystem, although encounters are uncommon.

Visit the Hippo Pool to watch hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds from the designated viewing area. Enjoy your packed lunch at an authorised picnic site before continuing the afternoon drive. Leave the park at approximately 5:30–6:00 p.m. and return to your midrange lodge for dinner and overnight.

Destination:
Mikumi Natinal Park
Overnight:
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
  mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi
Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi

Day 3: Mikumi National Park to Dar es Salaam (Morning Game Drive and Drive-Out)

Mikumi National Park to Dar es Salaam (Morning Game Drive and Drive-Out)

Begin the final day with breakfast before checking out of your midrange lodge at approximately 6:30 a.m. Re-enter Mikumi National Park for a morning game drive while temperatures remain cool and animals are often more active.

Explore an accessible section of the Mkata Floodplain or revisit an area where rewarding wildlife was observed the previous day. Search for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, antelopes and predators before leaving the national park at approximately 10:00 a.m.

Begin the drive-out journey through Morogoro and Chalinze toward Dar es Salaam. Stop for lunch, refreshments and personal comfort along the route. Arrival is expected between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. Our driver-guide will drop you off at your hotel, residence, airport or another agreed location.

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.

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