Mikumi National Park and Maasai Community Experience

3 Days | 2 Nights

From $360 / person

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Join us on an unforgettable 3-day adventure to Mikumi National Park, a wildlife haven established in 1964 and later expanded in 1975 to its current vast size of 3,230 square kilometers.

As Tanzania’s fifth-largest national park, Mikumi is a thriving sanctuary that shares a rich ecosystem with the neighboring Selous Game Reserve, creating a seamless wildlife corridor that supports an incredible diversity of species.

Mikumi’s strategic location makes it the most accessible safari destination from Dar es Salaam, welcoming visitors year-round to explore its open savannas, acacia woodlands, and thriving floodplains.

The park is renowned for its abundance of wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, lions, zebras, and giraffes, along with a rich variety of bird species that paint the skies with color and song. Game drives through Mikumi offer exceptional opportunities to witness predator-prey interactions and soak in the raw beauty of Tanzania’s wilderness.

Beyond the wildlife, this tour offers a rare cultural encounter with the Maasai community, where you’ll immerse yourself in the rich traditions of one of Africa’s most iconic tribes. Engage with the Maasai people, learn about their deep connection to the land, and discover their timeless customs, from vibrant attire to traditional dances and ceremonial practices.

This carefully crafted tour combines the thrill of a classic African safari with the warmth of cultural immersion, creating a balanced and enriching experience. From the golden hues of the savanna at sunrise to the rhythmic sounds of Maasai chants under a starlit sky, this 3-day Mikumi and Maasai adventure promises to leave you with lasting memories of Tanzania’s untamed beauty and vibrant heritage.

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MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK

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MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK

Tanzania

MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK

Tanzania

MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK

Tanzania

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Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park - Visit the Maasai

Your driver/guide will pick you from the airport, ferry or hotel and start the drive to Mikumi National Park which is approximately a 5- to 6-hour drive. You will have a short stopover in Morogoro town for hot lunch. After lunch, proceed to Mikumi National Park. Arrive at your lodge for check in and have a short rest.

After check in at your lodge, you will go out for a Maasai boma visit. Today you will get the chance to visit a Maasai Boma to see how they live and get the history of their community. After visiting the Maasai, you will drive back to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Accommodation: Camp Bastian Mikumi

Where to stay

Bastian Camp

Luxury Tented Camp

Bastian Camp

Luxury Tented Camp

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park

After breakfast, you will go for a full day game drive in Mikumi National Park with packed lunch boxes. The animals commonly found include lion, eland, hartebeest, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe, zebra, elephant and many more. Wild dogs can be seen in packs here. There are open horizons and abundant wildlife of the Mkata Floodplain. Over 300 species of birds have been observed in this park.

Mikumi National Park was established in 1964 covering an area of 1070sq km; it was later extended in 1975 to cover the current area of 3,230sq km. Mikumi National Park is located to the north of the famous Selous Game Reserve. The park is the fifth-largest national park in Tanzania and the most accessible from Dar es Salaam.

Throughout the year, Mikumi hosts buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, lions, pythons, zebras, leopards, crocodiles and many more. Over 300 species of birds have been observed in this park.Late in the evening, you will drive back to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Accommodation: Camp Bastian Mikumi

Where to stay

Bastian Camp

Luxury Tented Camp

Bastian Camp

Luxury Tented Camp

Day 3: Mikumi National Park to Dar es Salaam with Game Drive En-route

After breakfast, you will start driving back to Dar es Salaam with a game drive en-route. You will have a short break on the way for hot lunch then continue driving to Dar es Salaam. On arrival in Dar es Salaam, you will be dropped off at your hotel, ferry or airport for a late flight to another destination.

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Rates Per Person

Start Dates	2 people 1 room	3 people 2 rooms	4 people 2 rooms	5 people 3 rooms	6 people 3 rooms
Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025	$480	$400	$380	$380	$360
Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026	$480	$400	$380	$380	$360

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Inclusions

Park fees (For non-residents)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinking water

Exclusions

International flights (From/to home)

Roundtrip airport transfer

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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Mikumi National Park and Maasai Community Experience

3 Days | 2 Nights

Your trip overview

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MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK

MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK

MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK

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Bastian Camp

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