3-Day Mikumi Big Game & Hippo Pools

Overview

A relaxed Mikumi National Park safari with time for big game on the Mkata Floodplain and a visit to the famous hippo pools. Easy access from Dar es Salaam, great for families and first-time safari-goers.
Drive time Dar → Mikumi: ~5–6 hours (traffic/road conditions).

Itinerary

Day 1: Dar es Salaam → Mikumi (Afternoon Game Drive)

  • Early pick-up in Dar; drive via Morogoro to Mikumi.

  • Arrive for lunch; check in to your lodge/camp.

  • Afternoon game drive on the Mkata Floodplain—look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and lions.

  • Sunset views, dinner, and overnight.

  • Sunrise game drive for peak activity and soft light for photography.

  • Visit the hippo pools to see hippos and waterbirds (time/season permitting).

  • Midday rest at the lodge or picnic lunch in a designated area.

  • Afternoon game drive focusing on lion territories and open plains.

  • Dinner and overnight.

  • Short sunrise game drive to catch final sightings.

  • Late breakfast; check out and depart for Dar.

  • Drop-off at your hotel/airport in the late afternoon/evening.

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safari booking

Safari Booking

  • Park & conservation fees

  • 2 nights accommodation (lodge or tented camp) on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

  • 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

  • Drinks at the lodge (unless stated), laundry, and personal expenses

  • Tips & gratuities

  • Travel insurance and visas

  • Flights (if any), and any services not mentioned as included