The Dar es Salaam Day Trip to Mikumi National Park is the shortest safari in southern Tanzania. This journey takes you to one of the closest parks in the south, providing a swift yet memorable wildlife experience before returning to Dar es Salaam.

Departing early from Dar es Salaam city center, you’ll head south along the Tanzania/Zambia Highway to Mikumi National Park for a game drive with a picnic lunch. Return to Dar es Salaam City in the late afternoon.

Mikumi National Park is a highly popular destination in Tanzania, spanning 3,230 square kilometers. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, elands, greater kudu, wildebeest, roan, and sable antelope. Predators such as tree-climbing lions, leopards, wild hunting dogs, and black-backed jackals are also commonly seen. Additionally, the park boasts over 300 bird species, including Eurasian migrants like the red-billed oxpecker, marabou stork, and lilac-breasted roller.