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5-Day Mikumi Wildlife Short Break

A straightforward road-based southern safari centred on Mikumi.

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Journey overview

Your journey, at a glance.

A straightforward road-based southern safari centred on Mikumi. Classic southern-circuit safari routes using Nyerere, Mikumi, Ruaha and Udzungwa as main building blocks.

Best for: First-time southern safari visitors.

Every Dastel Tour and Safaris journey is private and tailor-made. Each day shows the overnight area and style of stay; the exact lodges and hotels are confirmed with your quotation for your travel dates and group size.

A glimpse of 5-Day Mikumi Wildlife Short Break

Journey highlights

Moments to look forward to.

The moments this journey is built around, with time to enjoy each one at an unhurried pace.

  1. Mkata Plains
  2. Giraffes
  3. Birds

Day by day

Your itinerary, in detail.

Open each day to see where you go, what you do, where you stay and which meals are included. We will tailor the arrangements around your travel dates.

Arrive in Dar es Salaam and meet your representative for the hotel transfer. Review southern circuit travel logistics and relax after your international or domestic journey.

Dar es Salaam
OvernightDar es Salaam – city hotel MealsArrival day – meals depend on arrival and hotel arrangement

Depart Dar es Salaam for the Mikumi region by road, leaving sufficient time for traffic and rest stops. Check in at the safari property; any short afternoon activity is subject to timely arrival.

Mikumi National Park
Mikumi National Park
OvernightMikumi – lodge or tented camp MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner (full board)

Game drive through Mikumi’s accessible plains and woodland, looking for giraffes, zebra, buffalo and a variety of birds. Stops are chosen according to sightings and road conditions.

Mikumi National Park
Mikumi National Park
OvernightMikumi – lodge or tented camp MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner (full board)

Explore a complementary circuit of Mikumi, taking extra time for birds, landscapes and animal behaviour. Your guide balances the day with relaxed picnic breaks.

Mikumi National Park
Mikumi National Park
OvernightMikumi – lodge or tented camp MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner (full board)

Return by road from Mikumi to Dar es Salaam, allowing for traffic and rest stops. Final drop-off is at the agreed city hotel or airport.

No overnight – services end in Dar es Salaam.

Dar es Salaam
MealsBreakfast; any additional meal subject to departure timing

Know your journey

What's included, and what's not.

Your final quotation confirms the lodges, flights and transfers for your dates before you book.

Included

  • Meet-and-greet and ground transfers explicitly listed in the final itinerary.
  • Local licensed guiding and scheduled activities stated in the confirmed offer.
  • Accommodation in the agreed room and comfort category with the written meal plan.
  • Park, reserve and conservation charges specifically itemized as included in the quotation.
  • Private safari-vehicle game drives and pre-approved boat/walk activities, if included in the quote.

Not included

  • International flights, visas, travel insurance and medical costs.
  • Tips, personal purchases, minibar drinks, laundry and activities not itemized as included.
  • Upgrades, exceptional single supplements and any supplier charges not included in the written quote.

Why Dastel Tour and Safaris

Adventure with comfort, character and care.

Tell us what matters most: more time with wildlife, a gentler pace for your family, a mountain adventure or a few quiet days by the ocean. We shape the journey around you and explain every detail before you book.

  • Private and tailor-made

    Your own vehicle, guide and pace. Every day can be adjusted around the way you like to travel.

  • Expert local guides

    Tanzanian guides and mountain crews who know the parks, the wildlife and the trails first-hand.

  • Clear, honest pricing

    A written proposal with every inclusion and exclusion explained before you confirm anything.

  • With you all the way

    From your first message to your flight home, a real person on our team is always within reach.

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Tell us a little about your plans — your preferred travel dates, group size, interests and the type of adventure you're looking for — and we'll help you create the right itinerary.

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