Overview & Summary
Welcome to a refreshing getaway that takes you from Tanzania's bustling coastal city into the peaceful heart of the wilderness. This 3-day safari is perfectly designed for travelers seeking a comfortable and unhurried introduction to African wildlife. Mikumi National Park, just a scenic drive and SGR train ride from Dar es Salaam, offers rolling savannahs, ancient baobab trees, and the famous Mkata Floodplain teeming with elephants, giraffes, lions, and zebras. You will stay in a welcoming lodge near the park, enjoy delicious meals, and explore at a gentle pace with plenty of time to simply sit and absorb the beauty around you. Your BMC TOURS & SAFARI guide ensures every moment feels effortless, safe, and deeply connected to nature.
Full Itinerary
SGR Train Transfer to Morogoro, Mkata Floodplain Afternoon Drive & Sunset Safari
Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your Dar es Salaam hotel or agreed location within city's limits and transfer to the SGR Station for your train to Morogoro departing at 06:00 / 07:40h. Upon arrival at Morogoro SGR Station, you will be met by your BMC TOURS & SAFARIS guide and enjoy a short breakfast stop in Morogoro en route to Mikumi National Park. Upon arrival at Mikumi National Park, enjoy mid-morning game drives.
In the afternoon, check into your lodge and enjoy a hot lunch. After a short siesta, enjoy an afternoon game drive across the famous Mkata floodplain—the prime time for spotting wildlife as animals gather at waterholes and predators begin to stir at dusk. Expect to encounter herds of elephants, graceful giraffes, buffalo, zebras, wildebeests, and perhaps lions resting in the shade. As the sun sets over the savannah, you'll return to your lodge.
Dinner and overnight at Vuma Hills Tented Camp
All-Day Savannah Exploration, Hippo Pool Picnic Lunch & Big Game Tracking
After a relaxed breakfast, you will set off for a full day of exploration inside Mikumi National Park. Your BMC guide knows the best spots to find the park's residents—lions resting in the shade, herds of elephants crossing the plains, and zebras grazing alongside wildebeests. The park is home to over 400 bird species, so keep your binoculars ready for lilac-breasted rollers and African fish eagles.
You will stop for a peaceful picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the park, perhaps near the hippo pool where you can watch these enormous creatures wallow and play. The afternoon offers more gentle game viewing, with time to simply sit and absorb the tranquility. As the day cools, you will return to your lodge for dinner and another comfortable night, sharing stories of the day's encounters.
Meals and overnight at Vuma Hills Tented CampDawn Safari Drive, SGR Train Transfer & Dar es Salaam Drop-off
Wake to the soft light of dawn and enjoy an early breakfast before heading into Mikumi National Park for one final morning game drive. This is a magical time when animals are most active, and the golden light creates beautiful photo opportunities—lions beginning their day, elephants making their way to water.
After several hours of gentle exploration, mid-morning exit the park and drive to Morogoro Train Station for the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) train which departs at 16:25 / 18:10h. On arrival in Dar es Salaam, you will be met and dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your memorable 3-day Mikumi safari.
END OF OUR SERVICESInclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Professional English-speaking BMC TOURS & SAFARI guide
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Airport and hotel pickup and drop-off in Dar es Salaam
- SGR Train tickets (Dar es Salaam – Morogoro round trip)
- All park entry fees for Mikumi National Park
- 2 nights' accommodation in comfortable lodge or camp near Mikumi (Vuma Hills Tented Camp)
- Meals: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
- Picnic lunches inside the park as described
- Bottled drinking water throughout your safari
- All government taxes and levies
Excluded
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for your guide and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses such as souvenirs and laundry
- Accommodation in Dar es Salaam before or after the safari
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Optional Activities
