Your adventure begins with a 07:30 pickup from your hotel in Dar es Salaam by our professional driver and tour guide. After introductions and a briefing on the safari program, you will drive approximately six and a half hours to Mikumi National Park, passing through scenic landscapes, rolling hills, and local towns such as Kibaha and Morogoro, where a lunch stop is arranged. Upon arrival at Mikumi, you will check in at Mantis Lodge to refresh and relax before heading out for a cultural visit to a nearby Maasai village. Here, you will experience the daily life, traditions, and crafts of the Maasai people. After the village visit, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay in comfort.

After breakfast, depart the lodge at 07:00 for a full day of game drives in Mikumi National Park aboard a 4x4 safari vehicle, guided by an experienced tour guide. Today you will explore the park’s diverse habitats, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, wildebeest, and occasional lions, while also observing a wide variety of bird species. Midday, enjoy a hot lunch at Mikumi Cottages restaurant, where curious monkeys may join you. The afternoon game drive continues until sunset, giving you the best opportunity to observe wildlife in their natural environment. After the safari, return to Mantis Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Following breakfast, check out of the lodge and board an air-conditioned transfer van, such as a Toyota Alphard, for your journey back to Dar es Salaam. The drive offers scenic stops along the way, giving you a chance to stretch and enjoy light refreshments. You will be dropped off at your selected location in the city, whether your hotel, the airport, or ferry station for onward travel to Zanzibar. This concludes your 3-day Mikumi National Park and Maasai Cultural Safari, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and rich cultural heritage.