Private Tours in Mikumi: The 12 Best, Compared

1.Private Full-Day Trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $550Our pick

Leave Dar es Salaam at 4:00 AM for a private day trip to Mikumi National Park with Silas or Felix. After lunch in Morogoro, enjoy a 4 to 5-hour game drive for chances to see lions, giraffes, buffalo, wildebeests, impalas, and birds. Hotel, airport, and residence pickup and drop-off are included.

“I was unsure about how to spend a free day in Dar but I’m so glad I did this! Silas was an amazing guide who made sure I had the best experience possible. When a lion was spotted, Silas quickly drove us over to the spot for a great view and it is something I’ll never forget!”

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2.Private 3 Days 2 Nights Mikumi Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $700

Travel privately from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park for evening and full-day game drives, picnic lunches, and a Maasai village visit. The trip includes transport, two nights of lodging, six meals, park fees, and pickup from your hotel, airport, or ferry. Guide Stéphane and driver Babou are named in one detailed account, though staffing may vary.

“De la prise en charge à Dar es Salaam au camp Bastian tout était superbe Stéphane notre guide s’est plié en deux pour nous faire plaisir le chauffeur Babou était très gentil Si vous voulez passer un moment inoubliable ce safari est fait pour vous”

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3.2 Days and 1 Night Mikumi Safari Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $650

Travel privately from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park with guide Frank or Kelvin. Stop at Msolwa Village, sleep near the park, then spend up to six hours on an early game drive seeking elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and crocodiles. A Maasai village visit adds local culture to the safari.

“Good people i traveled with my family wr had a wonderfull time and they were very caring and nice so i recommend them to be good”

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4.2-Day Private Mikumi National Park Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $390Best value

Leave Dar es Salaam at 6:00 am for a private two-day safari to Mikumi National Park with guides Samwel or Kapande. Expect long road transfers, a lunch stop near the Uluguru Mountains, afternoon and dawn game drives, private transport, meals, and one night of accommodation. Lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and abundant birdlife are possible sightings.

“This was hands down the best tour I’ve booked. The professionalism, experienced guidance, quick response time, and just genuine kindness from Samwel and Kapande was exactly what we needed. And that wasn’t even apart of the safari!”

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5.2 days private safari to Mikumi N park from Zanzibar or Dsm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $620

Spend two days in Mikumi National Park with a private guide and vehicle, departing around 6 or 7 AM from Dar es Salaam. Expect long road travel, lunch in the park, sunset near the hippo dam, an early game drive, and wildlife such as lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, crocodiles, and hippos. David and the Classic Wild Escapes team handle the service.

“First, a massive thank you to David and the team for leading an excellent safari in Mikumi National Park. I booked the 2-Day Safari trip.”

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6.2 Days Mikumi Private Safari from Zanzibar with Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $730

You leave Zanzibar early, cross to Dar es Salaam by ferry, then drive about five to six hours to Mikumi National Park. A private guide takes you on afternoon and early morning game drives, with one night in park accommodation before the return journey and flight to Zanzibar.

“Me and my family wanted to go to Mikumi from Zanzibar and we are very happy that we chose to go with Fahamu safaris. They were very professional from the beginning of our contact.”

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7.2 Days Private Safari Tour of Mikumi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $742

Travel privately from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park with Nesa Africa Safaris. Sabas handles trip planning, while Tony is named as a driver on the safari. Expect a long road journey, lodge meals, evening and daytime game drives, and chances to see lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, hippos, antelopes, and birds.

“The company officials are very friendly and follow up their work very well. They kept their promises exactly. Their interest and concern were extremely excellent. Mikumi Park is a place to visit, and it is great for different experiences.”

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8.5-Day Private Tour in Mikumi National Park and Udzungwa Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $1,150

Travel privately from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park and Udzungwa Mountains National Park with TanzAmerica Safaris. Guide Silas leads game drives, bush breakfasts, wildlife talks, and a hike to Sanje Waterfall. Expect long road transfers, flexible attention from your guide, Camp Bastian lodging, and a quieter safari than the northern circuit.

“Our experience with TanzAmerica Safaris was amazing. Joshua helped us arrange all details before our trip and Silas, our driver, was incredible, very accommodating and friendly. He created an amazing vibe and shared much information about the animals and nature. We totally recommend them for your trip!”

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9.3 Days and 2 Night Mikumi Safari Private Tour and Chizua hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $890

You’ll leave Dar es Salaam for Mikumi National Park on a private three-day trip with transport, meals, and accommodation included. Expect a Maasai cultural visit, an extended wildlife day, and a 3.6-kilometer walk to Chizua Waterfalls, with mountain views, sugar plantations, and traditional farm irrigation along the way.

“The experience was extraordinary we loved and cherished every single moment the waterfalls the food and drinks were all on point. Specials thanks to Panga Adventures for our safari arrangement. Cheers🥂”

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10.3 Days Mikumi National Park Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $641

This private three-day safari takes you from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park for early-morning and evening game drives, overnight stays, and a Maasai village visit. You travel with your own group and guide, eat two breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, and return to Dar es Salaam on day three. Confirm the pickup time, as the details list both 5:00 AM and 12:00 PM.

“3 kids with us 9,6,3 and all was perfect - Vuma tended camp excellent - they took care of us from arrival in Dar to our hotel in Zanzibar and all very professional”

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11.3 Days 2 Nights Private Safari Tour in Mikumi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $750

This private three-day safari takes you from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park for an afternoon game drive, a full day in the park, and a return to the city. Firstsafarijoyce arranges the experience, with Ibrahim named as an experienced guide in the available feedback. Expect a small, private group, included meals, and long road transfers.

“Me, my wife and our two girls 16 and 13 years old had a private safari with FirstSafariJoyce and Ibrahim. We went all the way from Dar Es Salaam to Selous/Nyerere National Park in his safari car (5h). Ibrahim was very experienced in both drivinRead more”

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12.Private Mikumi Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $610

Mylo Africa Safaris takes you from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park for a private two-day safari. Expect a 5 to 6-hour drive, lunch in Morogoro, afternoon and evening game viewing, an overnight stay, and a final morning drive before returning to Dar es Salaam.

“The views were amazing and there was so much animals to see and I learned so much on the trip I saw a lot of Impalas and seeing monkeys while eating lunch was amazing.”

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