2-Day Mikumi Express Safari (From Dar es Salaam)
Overview
A fast, value-packed Tanzania safari from Dar es Salaam. Explore the Mkata Floodplain for lions, elephants, zebras, and giraffes with an afternoon game drive on Day 1 and a sunrise drive on Day 2. Short, scenic road trip and great first-time safari.
Drive time Dar → Mikumi: ~5–6 hours (traffic/road conditions).
Itinerary
Day 1: Dar es Salaam → Mikumi (Afternoon Game Drive)
Early pick-up from your hotel/airport in Dar and drive via Morogoro to Mikumi National Park.
Arrive for lunch; check in to your lodge/camp.
Afternoon game drive on the Mkata Floodplain—look for lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, wildebeest, and rich birdlife.
Sunset views, dinner, and overnight.
Day 2: Sunrise Game Drive → Hippo Pools → Return to Dar
Sunrise game drive for peak wildlife activity and golden light for photos.
Stop at the hippo pools (time permitting).
Late breakfast; check out and drive back to Dar es Salaam.
Drop-off at your hotel/airport in the late afternoon/evening.
safari booking
Park & conservation fees
1 night accommodation (lodge or tented camp) with dinner & breakfast
4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and professional driver–guide
Game drives as per itinerary
Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
Pick-up and drop-off in Dar es Salaam
Lunches and drinks at the lodge (unless stated)
Tips & personal expenses
Travel insurance and visas
Flights (if any), and any services not mentioned as included