3 days mikumi experience

3 DAYS MIKUMI EXPERIENCE

Itinerary

Highlights

  • At a small economic lodge closes to Mikumi National Park
  • can be done all year long
  • daily departures
  • Ideal for couples, family or friends
  • For some short safari glimpses
  • For first safari experiences
  • Ideal as a brief excursion before or after visit to Zanzibar
  • Starting / ending in Dar es Salaam
  • Connections from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam can be arranged on request

  • Day 1

    Dar es Salaam – Mikumi National Park
    Overnight at Tan Swiss Lodge.

    Pick up from Dar Es Salaam Airport or ferry terminal or your hotel in Dar Es Salaam City (pick up at the South Beaches with a supplement) by Zagas Explorer Driver guide and leave for Mikumi National Park, being nestled between the Uluguru Mountains to the East and the Rift Valley Escarpments to the Southwest. As it is close to the Selous ecosystem and therefore part of it, it benefits from the highest game density of the entire conservation area. The Mikumi National Park obtains a good impression of the African animal world and is suitable very well for a short visit. After arrival at Mikumi National Park you go on game drives around the park. Driving time without game drives 4-5 hours. Overnight at Tan Swiss Lodge. Packed lunch included.

  • Day 2

    Full Day Mikumi National Park
    Overnight at Tan Swiss Lodge.

    Full day of game drives around Mikumi. There is a rich variety bird species as well as large numbers of giraffes, buffaloes and elephants and close to the water holes also lions, leopards and hippos. Furthermore you can see zebras, lions, wild dogs, pythons, hartebeest, wildebeest, elephants, impala, warthog, eland and other antelopes. Mikumi National Park is mostly miombo woodland with gently rolling hills. Overnight at Tan Swiss Lodge. Breakfast and packed lunch included.

  • Day 3

    Depart - Dar Es Salaam

    Early morning game drives at Mikumi to see also nocturnal animals not to be seen during the day. After late breakfast you return to Dar es Salaam with arrival in the afternoon / early evening (depending on your schedule). Breakfast and packed lunch included.

    • NB: Connections from / to Zanzibar can be arranged at 45 USD for the ferry journey (ferry fare including handling fee) – duration approx. 2 hours. 80 USD for airfare – flight of approx. 20 minutes
While considering travelling with Zagas Explorer....

It is important to note that booking in advance will facilitate better planning so as to allow us get the stated accommodation in our itineraries. Last minute booking requests might require us to change the quoted properties especially during high seasons when the demand for quality accomodation is quite high.

Cost per person = USD.1,100
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Tour Inclusions and Exclusions

Key Tour Inclusions

  • Pick up and drop off at Dar Es Salaam Airport or City
  • 03 days private safari
  • Transport and wildlife drives in modified 4WD Land Cruiser with photographic roof hatch
  • Services of a professional English speaking safari guide
  • All wildlife reserve entry fees
  • All game drives as mentioned
  • 2 ltr mineral water per person per safari day
  • Coffee/Tea with picnic lunches
  • 02 Nights on Bed & Breakfast at Tan Swiss Lodge
  • 03 x packed lunch
  • Tourist Development Levy
  • 18 % VAT

Key Tour Exclusions

  • Pick up or drop off Dar Es Salaam South Beaches / Kigamboni (30 USD per way)
  • All items of a personal nature
  • Gratuities for safari guide and camp staff
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa and Passport fees
While considering travelling with Zagas Explorer....

It is important to note that booking in advance will facilitate better planning so as to allow us get the stated accommodation in our itineraries. Last minute booking requests might require us to change the quoted properties especially during high seasons when the demand for quality accomodation is quite high.

Cost per person = USD.1,100
Booking Enquiry

Booking Terms & Conditions

Basic guidelines to aid you as you plan to make your booking to travel to Africa on your Safari Expedition. This is not an exhaustive list, our Tour consultants are always standby to give you all the necessary guidance accordingly.

Booking Procedure

All applications for provisional or confirmed reservations are to be made by the Client by way of letter, facsimile or e-mail addressed to Zagas Explorer.
No reservation will be deemed made unless acknowledged and accepted in writing by Zagas Explorer. Provisional reservations will only be held for 14 days, after which the booking will be released. Please ensure the following information is included:

      » Date and time of arrival
      » Number of people and room requirement
      » Full names of client, and ages of children in the group (if applicable)
      » Any special requirements

Cancellation Policy

Reservations cancelled are charged as below:

      » Between 60 and 31 days prior to arrival a 25% cancellation fee will be charged.
      » Between 30 and 15 days prior to arrival a 50% cancellation fee will be charged.
      » Between 14 and 0 days prior to arrival a 100% cancellation fee will be charged.
      » Cancellation fees are calculated on the rate per person and on the total value of the Reservation made.

Rates

All amounts are denominated in US Dollars and payments must be made in the nominated currency. In the case of any future increases in fuel, currency fluctuations, component costs or government taxes, Zagas Explorer reserves the right to renegotiate the rates. Conservancy fees are mandatory and will be included in the invoice.

Deposit Requirements

A refundable deposit of 30% is to be received by Zagas Explorer within 7 working days from date of confirmation. The final balance of 70% of the total value of the reservation(s) will be payable at least 30 days prior to the guests arrival.

Refunds

Should any client arrive late or request an early departure, no refund will be granted. Whilst Zagas Explorer will ensure that all anticipated accommodation will be available as planned, there shall be no claim of any nature against Zagas Explorer for a refund, either in part or whole, if any accommodation and or excursion is unavailable and a reasonable alternative was found – or if guests were unable to make use of the service for any reason.

Insurance

All guests should take out comprehensive insurance cover when paying their confirmation deposit, to cover them for cancellation, curtailment, medical expenses, personal baggage, emergency evacuation back home and money.

Disclaimer

This agreement is made subject to and shall be governed and construed according to the laws of Tanzania. Neither Zagas Explorer, nor any person acting for, through or on behalf of the company shall be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever and without restricting the generality of the foregoing shall particularly not be responsible for loss or damage arising from any errors or omission contained in the brochure or other literature, late or non-confirmation or acceptance of bookings, loss or damage caused by delays, sickness, injury or death whether occasioned by negligence or not. In addition, the company shall have the right at any time at its discretion to cancel any tour or the remainder thereof or make any alteration in route, accommodation, price or other detail and in the event of any tour being rendered impossible, illegal, or inadvisable by the weather, avalanches, strike, war, government or interference or any other causes whatsoever. The extra expense incurred as a result thereof shall be the responsibility of the passenger.

The company may, at its discretion and without liability or cost to itself, at any time cancel or terminate the passenger's booking and in particular without limiting the generality of the foregoing, it shall be entitled to do so in the event of the illness or the illegal or incompatible behavior of the passenger, who shall in such circumstances not be entitled to any refund.

Please be aware that these safaris may take you into close contact with wild animals. Attacks by wild animals are rare, but no safari into the African Wilderness can guarantee that this will not occur. Neither the company, nor its employees, nor its agents can be held responsible for any injury or incident on the safari.

While considering travelling with Zagas Explorer....

It is important to note that booking in advance will facilitate better planning so as to allow us get the stated accommodation in our itineraries. Last minute booking requests might require us to change the quoted properties especially during high seasons when the demand for quality accomodation is quite high.

Cost per person = USD.1,100
Booking Enquiry

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