OVERVIEW
Mikumi National Park is lying just to the North of the famous Selous Game Reserve. Gazetted in 1964 covering an area of 1070 km2, it was later extended in 1975 to cover the current area of 3,230 km2. The park is the fifth largest National Park in Tanzania, it Shares the name ‘Mikumi’ with the village just beyond its Western border of the Dar es Salaam – Iringa highway, which traverse the park for 50km. The small town in turn takes the name from the palm tree (Borassus spp.) which once grew there in profusion but no stem is visible in the village.
Tour Itinerary:
Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park
Depart Dar es Salaam at 8:00am to Mikumi National Park. Hot lunch at Morogoro town. Then proceed driving to Mikumi National Park for the sunset game viewing in the park. Dinner and overnight stay at the Semi Lodge/Camp.
Mikumi to Dar es Salaam
Early in the morning at 5:30am with a bush breakfast, sunrise game viewing in Mikumi National Park. The park is famous for Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard, Impala, warthog, crocodiles and hippos. After breakfast around 11:00 am, game drives en route to Dar-Es-Salaam.
- Transfers in both directions between the International Airport and Arusha
- One night Hotel accommodation in Arusha town on the day of arrival.
- Extended 4 x 4 luxury safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing full air condition.
- Professional safari English Speaking guide
- Entrance fees for the national parks.
- Accommodation at mid range lodge and camps during the safari at full board
- Camping fees at all national park.
- 18% VAT to our entrance fees.
- Government taxes, VAT and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals.
- Tanzania Visa
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Optional Tours (balloon rides USD. 690 per person), should be booked in advance
- Tips and gratuities to your safari guide.
Trip Highlights:
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- Best time to visit
The best time to visit the park is during the dry season (May- October). However, the Northern part of the park is accessible through- out the year.
- Tourism Activities
Game drives – This activity is conducted from 0630 – 1830 HRS, no additional fee for this activity. Four wheel (4X4) drive vehicles are recommended.
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