5 Days Mikumi National Park Safari from Dar es Salaam 2026-2027

Day 1: Drive from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

Your exciting 5 Days Mikumi Safari begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Dar es Salaam. Meet your friendly professional safari guide and begin the scenic 5 to 6-hour drive to Mikumi National Park, passing through picturesque countryside, local villages, and the beautiful Uluguru Mountains. After arriving at your lodge, enjoy a delicious lunch and some time to relax before heading into the park for your first afternoon game drive. This is your first opportunity to experience Tanzania's incredible wildlife, with chances to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, impalas, and warthogs roaming the open plains. As the sun sets over the savannah, return to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay, ready for the adventures ahead.

Accommodation: Camp Bastian Mikumi

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park

Wake up to the sounds of nature and enjoy an early breakfast before setting off for a full day of wildlife exploration in Mikumi National Park. Today you'll discover different habitats, including the famous Mkata Floodplain, one of Tanzania's best locations for game viewing. Keep your camera ready as your experienced guide helps you search for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, elands, hartebeests, waterbucks, and many other fascinating animals. With more than 400 bird species recorded in the park, bird enthusiasts will also have plenty to admire. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the African wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive. As the day comes to an end, return to your lodge with unforgettable memories of another incredible safari experience.

Accommodation: Camp Bastian Mikumi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Sunrise Safari and Maasai Cultural Experience

Start your day before sunrise for one of the most rewarding game drives of the safari, when predators are at their most active. This peaceful morning offers excellent opportunities to search for lions, hyenas, jackals, and, if you're lucky, the elusive leopard. After breakfast, leave the park for a memorable visit to a nearby Maasai village, where you'll discover the rich culture and traditions of one of Tanzania's most iconic communities. Meet local families, learn about their daily lifestyle, enjoy traditional dances, listen to fascinating stories, and browse beautifully handcrafted souvenirs. After this authentic cultural experience, return to your lodge for lunch and some relaxation before choosing to unwind or enjoy an optional evening game drive.

Accommodation: Camp Bastian Mikumi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Full-Day Safari and Hippo Pool Visit

Today brings another exciting opportunity to explore new areas of Mikumi National Park in search of wildlife you may not have seen during previous game drives. Your guide will lead you through different sections of the park while tracking animals and sharing interesting facts about the ecosystem. One of the highlights of the day is a visit to the famous Hippo Pool, where you can watch hippos resting in the water alongside crocodiles and a variety of colorful birdlife, including kingfishers and African fish eagles. After enjoying a picnic lunch in the park, continue your afternoon safari with more chances to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and other wildlife before returning to your lodge for your final evening in the heart of the African wilderness.

Accommodation: Camp Bastian Mikumi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Morning Game Drive and Return to Dar es Salaam

Make the most of your final day with an early morning game drive, one last opportunity to witness Mikumi's wildlife before the day warms up. The fresh morning air and peaceful surroundings create the perfect setting for memorable wildlife sightings and beautiful photographs. After breakfast, check out of your lodge and begin the comfortable drive back to Dar es Salaam. Along the way, reflect on the incredible experiences, amazing wildlife encounters, and unforgettable memories you've collected during your 5 Days Mikumi Safari. Upon arrival, your guide will drop you off at your hotel or at Julius Nyerere International Airport, marking the end of an unforgettable Tanzania safari adventure.

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of Safari)

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Wildlife You Can Expect to See

Mikumi National Park is home to an impressive variety of wildlife. You have a good chance of seeing:

• Lions
• Elephants
• Buffaloes
• Giraffes
• Zebras
• Wildebeests
• Hippos
• Crocodiles
• Warthogs
• Impalas
• Elands
• Hartebeests
• Waterbucks
• Baboons
• Vervet monkeys

Bird enthusiasts may also spot:

• African Fish Eagle
• Lilac-breasted Roller
• Secretary Bird
• Saddle-billed Stork
• Yellow-billed Stork
• Hornbills
• Kingfishers
• Bee-eaters