Early morning transfer to the SGR station in Dar es Salaam. Board the Standard Gauge Railway train to Morogoro (approx. 1.5–2 hours).

On arrival in Morogoro, your safari guide will meet you and transfer you by 4x4 safari vehicle to Mikumi National Park (approx. 1.5–2 hours).

Arrive at the park in time for lunch at your lodge/camp.

After lunch and short rest, proceed for an afternoon game drive across the famous Mkata Floodplain. This open savannah landscape offers excellent wildlife visibility and is home to:

Large elephant herds

Buffalo and zebra

Maasai giraffes

Lions resting under acacia trees

Wildebeest and impala

Hippos near waterholes

Return to your lodge before sunset.

Dinner and overnight near Mikumi.

After early breakfast, depart for a full-day safari with packed lunch.

Today you explore deeper areas of Mikumi, including:

Open plains ideal for predator sightings

Miombo woodland habitats

Hippo pools and seasonal waterholes

Wildlife commonly seen includes:

Lions (frequently spotted on termite mounds)

Leopards (occasionally in wooded areas)

Elephants

Giraffes

Eland (Africa’s largest antelope)

Crocodiles

Over 400 bird species

Mikumi offers excellent photography opportunities due to its open terrain and golden light.

Enjoy picnic lunch inside the park.

Late afternoon return to lodge for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, check out from your lodge.

You will transfer by road back to Dar es Salaam (approx. 5–6 hours depending on traffic).

This is a travel day only. No safari activities are scheduled.

Arrival in Dar es Salaam in the afternoon. Drop-off at hotel or airport.

End of safari.