3-Day Mikumi National Park Safari from Dar es Salaam

Private safari with overnight inside the park and extended wildlife experience

This 3-day Mikumi National Park safari from Dar es Salaam offers a classic Tanzania safari experience with 2 nights inside the park and an additional full day for wildlife viewing.

This 3-day safari allows for a more relaxed and complete wildlife experience compared to shorter 2-day trips. With an additional full day inside the park, you can enjoy extended game drives, more time for wildlife viewing and a slower pace, with less time on the road.

On this private safari, you explore the open savannah landscapes of Mikumi National Park on game drives in a 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, with good opportunities to see lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife.

With 2 nights inside the park, you can enjoy flexible game drives during some of the most active wildlife hours of the day — early morning and sunset. You will have multiple opportunities to experience both sunrise and sunset game drives.

This 3-day Mikumi safari from Dar es Salaam is suitable for both solo travelers and groups.

The safari is private and flexible, and the tour starts and ends in Dar es Salaam.

Safari Highlights

• Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
• Route: Mikumi National Park
• Accommodation: Cottage inside the national park (park-managed)
• Transport: Private 4x4 safari vehicle Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and driver-guide
• Type: Private safari from Dar es Salaam
• Experience: Classic savannah safari with extended time inside the park
• Activities: Sunrise and sunset game drives with a full day for wildlife viewing
• Stay: 2 nights inside Mikumi National Park for a more immersive safari experience
• Pace: Relaxed itinerary with less time on the road and more time in the park

Behind your safari

Your safari is organised by Tanzania Safari Experts – ROM & DACE SAFARIS, a licensed Tanzanian tour operator specialising in tailor-made private safaris – from planning your itinerary to making sure everything works smoothly on the ground. Behind every safari is a local team with knowledge, experience and a deep understanding of Tanzania and its wildlife.

Our company is led by Roman and Dace. Dace brings a European traveller’s perspective, while Roman brings deep, first-hand knowledge of Tanzania, its places and people, and how safari works on the ground. Dace and Roman do not accompany every safari – they are the people behind the company and the journeys it organises. When you are in Tanzania, they are available if you need assistance or support.

Your safari is led by our local safari driver-guides, and you travel in your own Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.

A private safari means you do not share the vehicle with other travellers – you have your own vehicle and driver-guide, and the pace of each day can be adapted to the conditions in the wild and to your interests.  

Your safari booking starts with a conversation. Once the programme and travel dates have been agreed, the safari booking is confirmed with the first 50% payment. Once we receive it, we begin booking the accommodation and organising your safari. The remaining 50% must be paid no later than one month before the start of the safari.

3-Day Private Mikumi Safari from Dar es Salaam – Pricing:

Price per person depending on group size (1–6 people)

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This safari is planned based on real routes, timing, and on-the-ground experience — so everything runs as expected.

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Park Facts and Wildlife

Mikumi National Park

A classic open savannah park, often compared to the Serengeti and known as the “Little Serengeti.” Its flat terrain and clear views make it easier to observe wildlife, from elephants and giraffes to lions and large buffalo groups. Sometimes called an “African wildlife reception,” Mikumi offers consistent sightings, and with more time in the park, there is a better chance — especially in the early hours — to spot more elusive animals like leopard. 

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Traveler experiences from Mikumi Safari

Juris Smaļinskis, traveler and nature researcher

Roman is an excellent guide to African nature. He is well-acquainted with African wildlife—animals, birds—and knows the national parks well. He is reliable and, in every way, an important support both in urban environments and in nature. If you haven't seen the big African animals, then Mikumi is the right place. There you can truly see them in their natural habitat. 
I highly recommend it!

Katrina Karele, traveler and digital content creator

Maris Pukitis, editor, journalist and nature photographer