Most travelers when planning to undertake Tanzania safaris only think of the Northern Circuit destinations such as Ngorongoro Conservation Area as well as Lake Manyara, Tarangire and Serengeti National Parks because of their popularity yet the southern circuit destinations like Selous (Nyerere) and Mikumi National Parks among others are even more beautiful, endowed, secluded and thus our 3 days Trip to Mikumi National Park by boat or Flight via Dar es Salaam is the best safari for travelers who want to enjoy seclusion.
Early morning on the first day of your safari our Company representative will pick you up from your hotel in Zanzibar and lead you towards Zanzibar Seaport or Airport for the first ferry or flight to Dar es Salaam. Embark on the 320 kilometer/5-6 hours’ road transfer to Mikumi National Park with few stops along the way for stretching and answering call of nature.
Upon getting to the entrance gate of Mikumi National Park, check-in and pay required fees (done by the guide) then proceed for the afternoon game drive with frequent views of yellow baboons, giraffes, common elands, wildebeests, Hippos, bushbucks, zebras, Defassa waterbucks, African bush elephants and Cape buffaloes among others resting, grazing/browsing.
Other animals encountered during the game drive are lions, spotted hyenas, hartebeests and jackals that should be expected occasionally while the spotted hyenas and leopard are difficult to see. Conclude your day with a check-in at the Camp or lodge near/inside the park for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.
Once you have an early morning breakfast, you are now set for the full day game drive with packed Lunch which you will enjoy at 1:00pm inside the National Park or hot lunch will be served in one of the selected restaurants.
Always keep your eyes open and camera rolling during the game drive as you encounter the rare, occasional and common animals as well as bird species in Mikumi National Park.
Lunch can also be enjoyed within one of the picnic sites with the clear views of the National Park while dinner will be served at your Camp or lodge then overnight.
After early morning breakfast, another game drive till 0930am, then continue for a drive back to Dar es Salaam Airport/seaport, to connect to Zanzibar. This marks the end of this excitingly adventurous of 3 days trip to Mikumi National Park by boat and Flight through Dar es Salaam.