2 Days Mikumi Safari – Budget Camping

2 Days Mikumi National Park – Budget Camping Safari

This short yet rewarding 2-day budget camping safari is perfect for travelers with limited time who want a true wildlife experience. Explore Mikumi National Park, famous for its wide open plains, large herds of elephants, giraffes, buffalo, lions, and stunning landscapes. Spend the night at a public campsite and enjoy an authentic safari experience under the African sky.

Duration: 2 Days / 1 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
Budget-friendly public camping under the African sky
Perfect for travelers with limited time seeking a true 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 a full game drive across the open plains of the Mkata Floodplain, home to elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalos, and many antelope species.
Lunch inside the park, followed by afternoon wildlife viewing.
In the evening, transfer to a public campsite for dinner and overnight under the African sky.

Day 2: Mikumi National Park → Dar es Salaam / Morogoro
Early morning sunrise game drive, the best time to spot predators and active wildlife. After breakfast, continue exploring different sections of the park before starting the return journey.
Arrive back in the late afternoon.