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Safari in Mikumi National Park

4 Days

Mikumi is Tanzania’s fourth-largest national park. It’s also the most accessible from Dar es Salaam. Safari in Mikumi National Park it is a guaranteed wildlife sightings, it makes an ideal safari destination for those without much time. The safari trip includes a driver guide and safari jeep with roof hatches for unobstructed and up-close game-viewing. This Safari in Mikumi National Park includes all park fees, an English speaking driver guide, meals and lodge accommodations. You will go on private game drives to watch African wildlife in their natural setting. You can easily spot animals like lions, zebra, impala, buffalo and hundreds of bird species.

Itinerary

Upon arrival at Dar-es-Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport, our driver guide will pick you up from the airport and head to Slipway hotel where the rest of the day is at leisure. Later in the the evening the driver guide will come for pre-safari briefing.

Dinner and overnight at Slipway hotel.

In the morning, after breakfast, we will pick up from your hotel in Dar es Salaam and depart to Mikumi National park with packed lunch or arrive there in time for lunch. Afternoon game drives in the park.

Dinner and overnight at Mikumi Wildlife Camp.

To day it will be an early start and after your breakfast, you will head for more game drive in the morning and afternoon game drive. Mikumi National Park is the home to Elephant, Lion, Wild dog, Zebras, Hyena, Buffalo, Wildebeest, Eland, Hartebeest, Crocodile, Lizard and other residents. Over 300 species of birds have been observed in this park.

Dinner and overnight at Mikumi Wildlife Camp.

Today it will be a slow start and after your late breakfast, you will have time to enjoy the sight and sounds of Mikumi National Park and afterwards, you will start the drive to Dar-es-Salaam.

Dinner and overnight at Slipway hotel.

Cost

The Cost Includes

  • Local tourist taxes
  • Binoculars for game drive viewing
  • Bottled Water at all times while on safari
  • Park or reserve entry fees – where applicable
  • Driver’s salary and allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
  • Game drives or sightseeing as detailed on the itinerary – where indicated
  • All meals at hotels as mentioned in the itinerary – ( Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner )
  • Ground transportation with an English-speaking driver/guide or naturalist guide
  • Pick up from airport of arrival and drop off to the airport of departure while on safari
  • Transport based on excellent 4X4 Vehicle (Landcruiser) with open roof for game viewing
  • Full board Accommodation and If accommodation is fully booked we’ll suggest a comparable alternative.

The Cost Excludes

  • International flights
  • Tips and gratuities, which are optional
  • Airport customs entry visas (currently US$ 50 per person

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How fit do I need to be to do this trek?

Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.

How long do we walk every day when doing Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.

What is the highest altitude reached in this trek?

The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.

What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?

Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.

Are there ATMs on the way to Annapurna Base Camp?

No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.

What about internet access?

Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.

Is it necessary to hire Guides/trekking agency for Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.

It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.

How much do guides and porters cost?

For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.

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