3 Days Mikumi Safari – Budget Camping

3 Days Mikumi National Park – Budget Camping Safari

This rewarding 3-day budget camping safari is perfect for travelers who want to immerse themselves in Tanzania’s wildlife while keeping costs low. Explore Mikumi National Park, famous for its wide open plains, abundant wildlife, and scenic landscapes, with excellent opportunities to see elephants, giraffes, buffalo, lions, zebras, and more.
Spend two nights at public campsites, sleeping under the African sky, and enjoy authentic safari experiences with guided game drives, bush lunches, and unforgettable sunset views over the savannah.

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Night
Destinations: Mikumi
Safari Style: Budget Camping
Start/End: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Safari Highlights

See Mikumi’s wide open savannahs, often compared to the Serengeti
High wildlife density — lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalos, wildebeest & more
Excellent game viewing around the Mkata Floodplain
Authentic budget camping experience under the African sky, with basic facilities
Perfect for travelers with limited time seeking a true, immersive safari experience

🗓️ Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Dar es Salaam / Morogoro → Mikumi National Park

Early morning departure with a scenic drive to Mikumi National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy an extended game drive across the Mkata Floodplain, home to elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalos, and many antelope species.
Have lunch at a picnic site inside the park, followed by afternoon wildlife viewing.
In the evening, transfer to a public campsite for dinner and overnight under the African sky, experiencing true bush camping.

Day 2: Full Day Mikumi National Park

Spend a full day exploring the park with morning and afternoon game drives, maximizing your chances to spot predators, large herds, and diverse wildlife.
Enjoy lunch at the campsite and relax in the afternoon, or take an optional walking safari if available.
Return to the public campsite for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Mikumi National Park → Dar es Salaam / Morogoro

Start the day with an early morning sunrise game drive for one last opportunity to see active wildlife.
After breakfast at the campsite, begin the return journey to Dar es Salaam or Morogoro, arriving in the late afternoon.