What’s the 2 days in Mikumi the Great Southern Savannahs’ all about?
This 2 days safari package is tailored to take you to the southern savannah lands of Tanzania to enjoy the beauty of nature and wildlife in the great southern park named Mikumi. The fauna includes many species characteristic of the African savannah. According to local guides at Mikumi, chances of seeing a lion that climbs a tree trunk is larger than in Manyara (famous for being one of the few places where the lions exhibit this behavior). The park contains a subspecies of giraffe that biologists consider the link between the Masai giraffe and the reticulated or Somali giraffe. Other animals in the park are elephants, zebras, impala, eland, kudu, black antelope, baboons, wildebeests and buffaloes. At about 5 km from the north of the park, there are two artificial pools inhabited by hippos. More than 400 different species of birds also inhabit the park.
ITINERARY
2 Days and 1 Night
Destinations: Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Mikumi National Park
Day 1: Transfer to Mikumi National Park and full day game viewing (B, L, D)
- Early morning of this day at around 05h30 you will be picked up from your hotel /residence in Dar es Salaam and transferred to the SGR train station in the city center to start your adventure. After 1 hour and exactly 30 minutes in a luxurious speed train, seated in the royal business cabin (carriage) you will find yourself already in Morogoro town where our driver guide will be waiting for you at the exit gate with a pegging board written your name.
- After a warm welcome and short briefing you will have a chance to breakfast in 30 minutes or less at Morena Hotel before driving direct to the park. Approx 90 minutes or less depending on the traffic
- Upon arrival at around 10h00 or earlier at the park gate you will be checked in, and proceed with morning game drives as well as afternoon game drives with lunch served within the park.
- After having your lunch you’ll proceed with late afternoon game drives and subsequently check out of the park and transferred to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan for this day includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and refreshments throughout.
Dinner and overnight stay at Camp Bastian, Mikumi Bandas or Tan-Swiss Lodge
Day 2: Village tour and transfer to Dar (B, L, D)
- On this day you will do village tour and drive back to the SGR station to catch up with the late afternoon train
- It’s a cultural tour that includes the ‘Maasai Boma Visit’ – an authentic glimpse into the distinctive Maasai culture.
- After having your breakfast you will have at least 2 hours to unwind at the lodge before checking out at around 10h30 and drive the Maasai village where you shall be able to blend with the authentic African culture and shop souvenirs.
- Expected duration at the Maasai Boma is 2 hours, thereafter your guide will drive you back to the SGR station en-route you will stop for lunch.
- Expected time arrival (ETA) in Dar is 17h30. Upon arrival at the station you will meet our driver who shall then transfer you back to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
End of our services.
COSTS:
A cost per person sharing and single occupancy is indicated on the tables below;
Non residence;
TBA
What is Included:
Ground transport including SGR train tickets on royal business carriage/cabins, game drives, services of an experienced multilingual drivers/guides, Meals and accommodation as detailed in the program, all park entry fees, with all activities as detailed in this itinerary, 18% VAT
Not Included:
Travel, health and personal accidents insurance, Items of personal nature (Alcohol drinks,
cigarettes, phone calls), Visa fees, Departure tax (If any), Tip for the driver/guide (highly
recommended), and any extra activities not included in the itinerary