3 days Mikumi Safari Package

3 days Mikumi Safari Package

Mikumi Safari Package

Mikumi Safari Package; short holiday break for both luxury and budget travelers from Dar es Salaam with limited number of days for safari. Enjoy the outstanding view of the dramatic landscapes and the diverse wildlife of Mikumi National Park which leave you with an unforgettable memory.

Presence of the tarmac road which cross cut Mikumi for about 50 km provides an easy access to the park and make possible for Mikumi safari package to be done all the year round despites of the season. The diverse landscapes of Mikumi National Park provide a peaceful living environment for hundreds of wild animals range from small to large mammals. The common animals of Mikumi include Elephants, Buffaloes, zebra, elands, lions, hyenas, crocodiles, hippos, wildebeest and a variety of antelopes. There are also over 300 species of bird in Mikumi National Park which makes it the best spot for bird watching.

Game drives during the Mikumi safari package can be done in different areas of the park but with main focus in the Mkata River Flood Plain and chamgore. These are the main game concentrated areas of the Mikumi which travelers are guaranteed to see a variety of animals within a short time. Mikumi has two water holes (one is the hippo pool) where many animals gather for water drinking, especially during dry season. The famous here are saddle-bill storks, hammer kops, and malachite kingfisher, others including crocodile, monitor lizard, and large pythons

Mikumi Safari Package Itinerary

 

Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

At 07:00 am we shall pick you up from the hotel in Dar es Salaam for the journey of about 5 hours to Mikumi National Park. Arrive Mikumi in the afternoon and continue with game drive exploring this beautiful park full of wildlife. While on game drive you will see different species of animals and amazingly the tree climbing lions. Enjoy the beautiful sunset view while watching animals’ drinking water at the hippo pool.

Option accommodation

Budget Option: Camp Bastian, Mikumi Rest House

Luxury Option: Stanley’s Kopjes, Vuma Hill Tented Camp

 

 

Day 2: Mikumi Safari Tour

Today we continue with the Mikumi Safari Package by conducting game drives exploring different attractions of the park include the water holes. During the dry season animals use to come to drink in the water holes and predators such lions stalking them. Mikumi national park is one among the few parks in Tanzania where you can frequently see the wild dogs. As the sun set down drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight

 Option accommodation

Budget Option: Camp Bastian, Mikumi Rest House

Luxury Option: Stanley’s Kopjes, Vuma Hill Tented Camp

 

 

Day 3: Drive Mikumi to Dar es Salaam

Leisure breakfast, pack the luggage and drive back to Dar with a stop in Morogoro Town for lunch. Arrive Dar es Salaam in the early afternoon and dropped off at the airport or your hotel.

End of Mikumi Safari Package

Mikumi Safari Price

 

Budget Option:

Solo traveler: US $ 1110

2 people: US $ 650 per person

3 – 6 people: US $ 500 per person

 

Luxury Option

Solo traveler: US $ 1518

2 people: US $ 960 per person

3 – 6 people: US $ 830 per person

Mikumi Safari Package includes:

Park entrance fees,

Full board accommodation

Transport based on a 4WD Safari vehicle with pop up roof

Fees for a professional driver guide

 

Mikumi Safari Package Excludes:

Pre and post accommodation in Dar es Salaam

Air port transfers

Entry Visa

Tips to porters and drivers

 

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Tanzania Selous Safari and Mikumi – 6 Days

Tanzania Selous Safari and Mikumi – 6 Days

Selous Mikumi Safari

Tanzania Selous Safari in combination with tour to Mikumi national park two of the least visited parks in the country. These two parks offer an incredible memorable safari experience which include walking safari, boat ride and game drives. Selous shares its ecosystem with Mikumi national park to the north where animals tends to move between the two parks. A visitors can experience game viewing on foot, vehicle and boat.

 

Tanzania Selous Safari Details

 

Day 1: Dar es salaam-Selous Game Reserve

Today we will pick you from the hotel or airport in Dar es Salaam for the journey to Selous Game Reserve. Afternoon embark into boat safari along Rufiji River were you will see crocodiles, hippos and water birds at close distance. Dinner and overnight at Selous Butembo Camp.

 

Day 2 – 3: Full Day Selous Game Drives Boat safari

Tanzania Selous Safari gives you two days in selous where you will experience the greatest wildlife safari in various areas of the Selous Game Reserve. The Selous Game Reserve is the largest Game Reserve in Africa with a remarkable number of wild animals and birds’ species.

Some animals which are commonly seen in Selous includes leopard, lion, giraffes, hippo, elephant, impala, hartebeests, pythons, elands, and the rarest wild dogs. Dinner and Overnight stay at Selous Kinga Lodge.

 

Day 4: Selous – Mikumi National Park

Breakfast in the camp, check out and continue crossing north of Selous and drive to Mikumi National Park. The Mikumi and Selous Game Reserve form a unique ecosystem you can’t miss to visit. The park comprises a subspecies of giraffe, that biologists consider the link between the Masai giraffe and the Somali giraffe. The landscape of Mikumi is often matched to that of the Serengeti. It consists of savannah landscape with acacia, baobab, tamarinds, and some rare palm trees. Dinner and overnight at Kikoboga Camp.

 

Day 5: Game Viewing in Mikumi

Breakfast in the camp, depart for morning and afternoon game drive in Mikumi National Park. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Kikoboga Camp

 

Day 6: Mikumi – Dar es Salaam

Today you will go for a Sunrise game drive with packed lunch en-route to Dar es Salaam where we will drop you at the airport for your flight to Zanzibar Island.

Price include

  • Transport in a 4WD safari vehicle
  • Picnic Lunch boxes
  • Park fee
  • Full board accommodation at Selous Butembo and Kikoboga Camp
  • Fee for a professional driver guide

 Price Excludes

  • Accommodation in Dar es Salaam
  • Drinks and beverages
  • Any other expenses of the personal nature

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3 days Mikumi Walking Safari and Tour

3 days Mikumi Walking Safari and Tour

Mikumi Walking Safari; Mikumi National Park is the nearest safari destination to Dodoma the Tanzania capital city and Dar es Salaam the country major commercial city. The Mikumi National Park shares its boundary to the south with Selous Game Reserve and Kilombero Game Controlled Area. Animals use to move within these three parks at different season of the year depending on the rains.  Animals such as Wild dogs, lions, Elephant, Buffaloes and Zebras migrate from the northern part of the Selous game reserve to Mikumi National Park. A part from the migratory animals there are also residents animals which used to spend their entire life in Mikumi national park.

The presence of high number of animals in this park guarantee visitors with a remarkable African wildlife safari experience. Game viewing in Mikumi can be done by walking and game drive.

 

Walking safari in Mikumi national park is done through two established walking trails. The walking trails pass through some game areas which guarantee visitors with the high chance to see game animals on the walk. While on the walking you shall be escorted by an armed ranger for the safety purpose. For long walking safari, move towards the north to Chamgore hills or for a short walking safari you can just climb the vuma hills.

 

Normally the walking safari is done in the morning or evening hours when the temperature is low. During this time animals are also active searching for their food taking advantage of the cool temperature. Enjoy the beautiful sounds of nature comprised of bird songs, animals’ voices and insects’ sounds.

 

This tour can be done all the year round but it is the best during the dry season when grass are short.

Mikumi Walking Safari Detail Program

 

Day 1:  Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

Today we shall pick you up from the airport, hotel or your resident house in Dar es Salaam for the journey to Mikumi national park. While on the way we shall pass through the beautiful landscapes of the coastal and Eastern Tanzania area. Enjoy the beautiful view of the Uluguru Mountains which extends from Morogoro to the western and southern towards the great Selous game reserve.  Few minutes stop at Morogoro for lunch then proceed to Mikumi. Upon the arrival in Mikumi continue with the game drive till late afternoon when we shall drive to Vuma Hills or Stanley Kopjes Lodge for Dinner and overnight.

 

Day 2:  Full day Mikumi Safari

Brekafast at the lodge, departs for a full morning game drive in the park. Your driver guide will take you into different parts of the park such as the mkata flood plains which host the largest population of animals. Spend time viewing the animals and get explanation about them from your guide. Evening drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

 

Day 3: Mikumi Walking Safari – Dar es Salaam

Early morning after breakfast depart for a walking safari into the park escorted by an armed ranger. Spend your time identify different animals, plants and birds. Your guide will by your side helping to spot different birds and animals as well as help to identify. In the late morning hours return back to the lodge for a short rest, lunch and depart to Dar es Salaam.

End of services

Safari Price: Min 2 Pax:

From US $ 1120 per Pax at Vuma or Stanley Copjes

From US $ 750 per pax at Tanapa Banda

For bigger group + 4: Special rate applicable

Accommodation are subject to availability at the time of booking

Single room supplement: Available on request

 

 

Safari Cost Includes
Mikumi park fee.
Mineral water 1.5lt per person per day
Salary for a Professional English speaking driver guide
Full board Accommodation at Vuma Hill Tented Camp
Transport on 4WD vehicle with the pop-up roof, which enable you to spot wildlife easier

 

Safari Cost Excludes
Accommodation in Dar es Salaam.
Airport departure tax
Hot and cold drinks at the lodges
Flying doctors insurance
Tips to the driver guide

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