Connect African Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Drive from Dar-es-Salaam to Mikumi

Drive from Dar-es-Salaam to Mikumi

Early morning pick up at your hotel or airport in Dar es Salaam, introductions and briefing of tour program by our tour guide.
Then once aboard we will start the road trip to Mikumi.
This journey will take about 5 to 6 hours, so you will get a good view of African hinterlands as we drive past local towns such as Kibaha and Morogoro. On arrival, you will check-in and refresh, and have lunch at the lodge. Then in the late afternoon you will go to the nearby Maasai village for a cultural tour.

Dinner and overnight at Camp Bastian Lodge.
Meal Plan: HB.

Arrivals from Zanzibar are welcome. Take the first morning ferry in stone Town and arrive in Dar Es Salaam at 8:30 a.m. Our team will meet you at the ferry station. We will start our journey to Mikumi at 9:00 a.m. sharp. We will stop for lunch in Morogoro due to the late start. Arrival in Mikumi will be at about 3:00 p.m. whereby you will check in to the lodge and get some rest. Maasai village visit will take place at 5:00 pm.

Main Destination:
Mikumi National Park
Best Time To Visit Late June to October (Animals are attracted to the waterholes)
High Season June to October
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Mikumi NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
LionOccasional
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HippoOccasional
HyenaRare
Accommodation:
Camp Bastian Mikumi
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Mikumi National Park Game Drives

Mikumi National Park Game Drives

Full day of game drives at Mikumi National park
Enjoy a full day of game drives starting with pick up at the lodge by our driver guide after your hot breakfast.

What will you see during game drive in Mikumi NP?
At this park, you will see elephants, lions, wild dogs, zebras, giraffes, impalas, hyena, buffalo, wildebeest, elands, hartebeest, crocodiles, hippos, cheetah, lizards, and other animal residents. The park is also home to over 300 species of birds that have been observed.
Enjoy hot lunch in the middle of the park at the Mikumi cottages restaurant.

Later, you will exit the park towards Camp Bastian lodge for dinner and your overnight relaxation. The lodge is about 5 to 10 minutes drive away from the park gates.

Meal plan: FB.

Main Destination:
Mikumi National Park
Accommodation:
Camp Bastian Mikumi
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Morning en-route game drive followed by drive back to the city

Morning en-route game drive followed by drive back to the city

Today will be focused on getting you back safely to the city.
However, before that, enjoy morning game drive en-route as you leave Mikumi area. If time allows we can also pay a visit to the local women market.
If travelling to Zanzibar by ferry from Dar Es Salaam, we recommend an early start to ensure timely arrival at the ferry station.

Meal Plan: HB.
End of safari tour service.

Main Destination:
Dar Es Salaam (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Connect African Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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