3 Day:
Mikumi, Saadan
Discover Tanzania’s unique southern experience combining traditional safari wildlife with pristine coastal beauty. Start at Saadani National Park, Africa’s only beach-safari destination where elephants walk along Indian Ocean shores, then venture inland to Mikumi National Park’s Serengeti-style plains teeming with classic African wildlife.
This distinctive itinerary offers experiences impossible anywhere else in Africa – watching lions against ocean backdrops, boat safaris along pristine rivers, and traditional game drives across open savanna. Perfect for travelers wanting something completely different from typical safari experiences while still enjoying excellent Big Five viewing opportunities.
Drive Time: 3 hours | Activities: Afternoon beach-bush game drive
Depart Dar es Salaam for scenic drive to Saadani National Park, Tanzania’s most unique protected area where pristine beaches meet untamed wilderness. This is Africa’s only park where you can spot elephants, lions, and buffalo walking along Indian Ocean shores. Arrive for lunch then enjoy afternoon game drive combining beach and bush environments with incredible photo opportunities.
Accommodation: Saadani Safari Lodge.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Activities: Afternoon game drive
Drive to Mikumi National Park, Tanzania’s most accessible southern park known for its open plains resembling the famous Serengeti. The drive takes you through changing landscapes from coastal forests to inland savanna. Arrive for lunch then enjoy afternoon game drive across Mikumi’s grasslands spotting large herds of zebra, wildebeest, elephants, and predators including lions and leopards.
Accommodation: Mikumi Wildlife Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Drive Time: 4 hours | Activities: Morning game drive
Final morning game drive in Mikumi National Park visiting the famous hippo pools where hundreds of hippos congregate during daylight hours. Search for Mikumi’s tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife including over 400 recorded species. After game drive, begin journey back to Dar es Salaam arriving in time for evening international flights or onward travel arrangements.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
✔ All park entrance fees and conservation fees.
✔ Professional English-speaking safari guide throughout.
✔ Private 4WD safari vehicle with pop-up roof and guaranteed window seat.
✔ All accommodation as specified in the itinerary.
✔ All meals as indicated in daily program.
✔ Boat safari along Wami River in Saadani.
✔ Airport transfers on arrival and departure.
✔ Drinking water during all game drives and activities.
✔ Game drives as per itinerary schedule.
✔ Beach access and swimming opportunities.
✘ International flights to and from Tanzania.
✘ Tanzania visa fees ($50 USD for most nationalities).
✘ Travel and medical insurance coverage.
✘ Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks.
✘ Tips for driver-guide ($10-15 per person per day recommended).
✘ Tips for lodge and camp staff ($5-10 per person per day).
✘ Personal items and souvenirs.
✘ Optional activities like sea turtle nesting tours.
✘ Emergency evacuation insurance.
✘ Spa treatments and laundry services.
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“Excellent guides who not only know how to guide a raft through the rapids, but can explain the geology and the history of the area. This trip gives you the opportunity to see a part of Dinosaur National Monument that most people never get to see”
Tourist, Canada
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