Mikumi is Tanzania’s fourth-largest national park. It’s also the most accessible from Dar es Salaam. With almost guaranteed wildlife sightings, it makes an ideal safari destination for those without much time. Udzungwa alone among the ancient ranges of the Eastern Arc has been accorded national park status. It is also unique within Tanzania in that its closed-canopy forest spans altitudes of 250 meters (820 feet) to above 2,000 meters (6,560 ft) without interruption.
Tour Features
| Budget Tour: | This tour includes budget camping and lodges. |
| Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private Tour: | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
| Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age not required: | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 |
Mikumi Chambo Villa
Mikumi National Park |
Lunch & Dinner Included |
| 2 |
Mikumi Chambo Villa
Mikumi National Park |
All Meals Included |
| 3 |
Udzungwa Mountains National Park |
Breakfast & Lunch Included |
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1DAR-ES-SALAAM TO MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK - AN AFTERNOON GAME DR
Pick up at your destination and drive to the south of Dar es Salaam, along the Tanzania / Zambia Highway with picnic Lunch on the way, on your arrival at the park go for an afternoon game drives. With 3,230 square kilometers coverage Mikumi National Park is well-known park in Tanzania. The park is well-known for its population of elephants, giraffes buffaloes, zebras, elands, greater Kudu, wildebeest, roan and sable antelope. Predators include tree-climbing lions (which are in large number), leopards, wild hunting dogs and black-backed jackal. More than 300 species of birds have been recorded here including Eurasian migrants such as red billed oxpecker, marabou stork and lilac breasted roller. Overnight stay at Chambo Villa (Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner).
Main Destination: Mikumi National Park
Accommodation: Mikumi Chambo Villa,
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included
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2MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK A FULL DAY GAME DRIVE
Enjoy a big population of elephants, giraffes buffaloes, zebras, elands, greater Kudu, wildebeest, roan and sable antelope. Predators include tree-climbing lions (which are in large number), leopards, wild hunting dogs and black-backed jackal. More than 300 species of birds have been recorded here including Eurasian migrants such as red billed oxpecker, marabou stork and lilac breasted roller. Overnight stay at Chambo Villa (Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner).
Main Destination: Mikumi National Park
Accommodation: Mikumi Chambo Villa,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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3MIKUMI - UDZUNGWA MOUNTAINS FOR HIKING - LATER DRIVE BACK TO
After breakfast, drive to Udzungwa Mountains National Park with your picnic lunch. Hiking to Sanje Waterfalls in Udzungwa Mountains. The Udzungwa Mountains National Park, which is 1990 sq. kms. Is the first terrestrial National park in Tanzania. It is well known for its biologically diverse forest, with approximately 20 – 30% out of 200 animals and plant species that grow here not found any where in the world. Still it is really beautiful place for hiking. It is one of the top ten forests for bird conservation in Africa. Wildlife Variety of animal species can be found here, including water buffalo, leopards, elephants, and full of reptiles and snakes and more, later in the evening we drive back to Dar-Es-Salaam - end of our 3Days tour.(Meal Plan: : Breakfast & Lunch).
Main Destination: Udzungwa Mountains National Park
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Important to Know
- This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flightfrom/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| Aug 16 2025 to Aug 31 2026 | $1096 | $659 | $543 | $462 | $432 |
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Gecko Adventure Tanzania
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Offices In :
Tanzania -
Size :
10 -
Member Of :
4 -
Tour Types :
we personalize our safaris according to our customers’ tastes and needs. Gecko combines luxury, style, service, and auth -
Destinations :
Tanzania - Gecko Adventure is a Tanzanian safari specialist and tour operator, offering a full service for arranging and booking safaris, hotel bookings, mountain climbing expeditions, transfers, meet & greet, visa assistance and beach holidays throughout Tanzania. We are proud to offer our clients financial protection through our TATO (Tanzania Association of Tour Operators) membership. It runs operations locally out of its office in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania and representatives in Zanzibar and Arusha.
| Budget Tour: | This tour includes budget camping and lodges. |
| Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private Tour: | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
| Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age not required: | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 |
Mikumi Chambo Villa,
Mikumi National Park |
Lunch & Dinner Included |
| 2 |
Mikumi Chambo Villa,
Mikumi National Park |
All Meals Included |
| 3 |
,
Udzungwa Mountains National Park |
Breakfast & Lunch Included |
-
1DAR-ES-SALAAM TO MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK - AN AFTERNOON GAME DR
Pick up at your destination and drive to the south of Dar es Salaam, along the Tanzania / Zambia Highway with picnic Lunch on the way, on your arrival at the park go for an afternoon game drives. With 3,230 square kilometers coverage Mikumi National Park is well-known park in Tanzania. The park is well-known for its population of elephants, giraffes buffaloes, zebras, elands, greater Kudu, wildebeest, roan and sable antelope. Predators include tree-climbing lions (which are in large number), leopards, wild hunting dogs and black-backed jackal. More than 300 species of birds have been recorded here including Eurasian migrants such as red billed oxpecker, marabou stork and lilac breasted roller. Overnight stay at Chambo Villa (Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner).
Main Destination: Mikumi National Park
Accommodation: Mikumi Chambo Villa, ,
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included
-
2MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK A FULL DAY GAME DRIVE
Enjoy a big population of elephants, giraffes buffaloes, zebras, elands, greater Kudu, wildebeest, roan and sable antelope. Predators include tree-climbing lions (which are in large number), leopards, wild hunting dogs and black-backed jackal. More than 300 species of birds have been recorded here including Eurasian migrants such as red billed oxpecker, marabou stork and lilac breasted roller. Overnight stay at Chambo Villa (Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner).
Main Destination: Mikumi National Park
Accommodation: Mikumi Chambo Villa, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
3MIKUMI - UDZUNGWA MOUNTAINS FOR HIKING - LATER DRIVE BACK TO
After breakfast, drive to Udzungwa Mountains National Park with your picnic lunch. Hiking to Sanje Waterfalls in Udzungwa Mountains. The Udzungwa Mountains National Park, which is 1990 sq. kms. Is the first terrestrial National park in Tanzania. It is well known for its biologically diverse forest, with approximately 20 – 30% out of 200 animals and plant species that grow here not found any where in the world. Still it is really beautiful place for hiking. It is one of the top ten forests for bird conservation in Africa. Wildlife Variety of animal species can be found here, including water buffalo, leopards, elephants, and full of reptiles and snakes and more, later in the evening we drive back to Dar-Es-Salaam - end of our 3Days tour.(Meal Plan: : Breakfast & Lunch).
Main Destination: Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Includes & Excludes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of 56 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| Aug 16 2025 to Aug 31 2026 | $1096 | $659 | $543 | $462 | $432 |
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Gecko Adventure Tanzania
-
Offices In :
Tanzania -
Size :
10 -
Member Of :
4 -
Tour Types :
we personalize our safaris according to our customers’ tastes and needs. Gecko combines luxury, style, service, and auth -
Destinations :
Tanzania - Gecko Adventure is a Tanzanian safari specialist and tour operator, offering a full service for arranging and booking safaris, hotel bookings, mountain climbing expeditions, transfers, meet & greet, visa assistance and beach holidays throughout Tanzania. We are proud to offer our clients financial protection through our TATO (Tanzania Association of Tour Operators) membership. It runs operations locally out of its office in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania and representatives in Zanzibar and Arusha.
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