Why Choose Mikumi National Park
Sharing the same ecosystem with Nyerere National Park to the South, Mikumi National Park strikes a balanced combination of wildlife, culture and landscape. Perched between the majestic Udzungwa and Uluguru Mountain ranges, the Park’s location is where the bush and geography meet! Here you will get to spot a variety of wild animals with an incredible landscape as your backdrop! The Park is only 2 and a half hours’ drive from Morogoro city (Tanzania’s 4th largest city), about 6 hours from Dodoma (Tanzania’s Capital city) and about 5 hours drive from Dar Es Salaam (East Africa’s largest city).
Mikumi is the fourth largest park in Tanzania located in the South Eastern part of the country. With 3,230 sq.km (1,250 sq mi), the Park is larger than the European country of Luxembourg. Due to its close proximity to Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania business capital), it makes for a good choice for those visitors who come to Dar Es Salaam but are short on time. With our deep experienced team, Duteni Tours can easily take you from Dar Es Salaam and help you experience the wildlife in their natural habitat by doing a quick one day or same day safari. The Park is less crowded and more affordable compared to some of the parks in the north.
Animals that are frequently seen at Mikumi, include lions, elands, buffaloes, wildebeest, waterbucks, giraffes, zebras, elephants, impalas, baboons, warthogs, hippos and more than 300 species of both permanent habitats and migratory birds.
-Get ready for your bush experience! You will leave (around 4/5 AM) from Dar es Salaam and drive west for about 5 hrs to the thrilling bush of Mikumi National Park. On your way to Mikumi you will pass through many villages and small towns and get to see how locals go about their everyday lives
-Upon arrival at the park, you will begin your thrilling African safari right away. Bring your safari hat and spotting eyes and prepare to be wowed by nature and wildlife!
-You will break for lunch in the afternoon and then proceed with the game drive
-At approximately 4PM, you will begin your drive back to Dar Es Salaam.
-You should arrive back at your hotel/residence in Dar Es Salaam between 9 and 10 PM
Total price per person starting at USD 300.00 (min. 2 people)
-Pick up from hotel/airport or ferry. Depart from Dar Es Salaam around 2pm
– Get to Mikumi in the evening and sleep outside the park (2/3 star hotel)
– The following day you will do a full day game drive and start the drive back to Dar Es Salaam around 4pm.
Total price per person starting at $380.00 USD (min. 2 people)
Day 1
– Pick up from hotel/airport or ferry. Depart from Dar Es Salaam in the afternoon
– Arrive in Mikumi in the evening and sleep inside or outside the park (a 3/4 star hotel)
Day 2
– The following day you will do a full day game drive and return to your hotel in the evening for rest and overnight stay
Day 3
– Today, you have the option to go visit a nearby local school to connect with the villagers/locals OR we can take you on a village tour to learn about traditions and day to day lives of the people living in the surrounding areas OR you can go for a hike on the Uluguru Mountains and locals OR you can do a Village tour or go for a hike on the Uluguru mountain. Alternatively, you can also go for another (half day) game drive.
– In the afternoon you will start your drive back to Dar Es Salaam. Depending on traffic patterns, you should arrive in Dar Es Salaam at around 9/10PM
Total price per person starting at $480.00 USD (min. 2 people)
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Accommodations
All Taxes are included
4×4 vehicle with a pop up roof
Experienced and English speaking driver
Entry fees
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Medical Insurance
Medical Evacuation Insurance
Domestic & International flights
Personal items
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