Tanzania: Dar es Salaam & Mikumi National Park
All Year Round
The hotel we select comply with our high standards and requirement per category.
Stanley’s Kopje
Stanley’s Kopje
No Accommodation
Start the day with an early morning pickup from your Dar es Salaam hotel, or directly from the airport if arriving on an early morning flight, followed by the drive to Mikumi National Park. Arrive for lunch, then head out for an afternoon game drive in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and other wildlife. End the day at Stanley’s Kopje for dinner and overnight.
Stanley’s Kopje
After an early breakfast at Stanley’s Kopje, dedicate the entire day to a safari on Mikumi's Mkata Floodplain, a region known for its expansive landscapes and abundant wildlife akin to the Serengeti. Your game drive will seek out lions, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, and buffalo, alongside the park's impressive array of over 400 bird species. As the day concludes, return to the comfort of Stanley’s Kopje for your evening meal and a restful night.
Stanley’s Kopje
Begin your final day with breakfast at camp, followed by a morning game drive through Mikumi National Park for your last wildlife encounters. Afterwards, drive back to Dar es Salaam, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your safari.
No Major Destination
No Accommodation
Rates are per person and exclude international flights from/to your home country
This tour accepts children of all ages.
Stanley’s Kopje
Stanley’s Kopje
No Accommodation
The tour begins and ends in Dar es Salaam.
Fly to/From Julius Nyerere International Airport (JKIA)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
All citizens traveling internationally will need a passport valid for six months beyond the completion of your Bush 2 City journey for entry into Tanzania. Your passport must also contain two blank pages.
Tanzania Visa
Online Visa applicants are advised to make their applications through the Official Tanzania Immigration website (www.immigration.go.tz) ONLY and NOT through any other links.
What you will need to apply for a VISA
– > A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
– > A copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page)
– > Return ticket of the flight
– > 100 USD Visa fee for USA Nationals and 50 USD for other nationalities
How to apply for a VISA online:
1. Visit the Immigration Services Website (https://www.immigration.go.tz)
2. Click the e-services button
3. Select and click the e-Visa Application Form
4. Upload and attach the applicant’s scanned relevant documents for the Visa
5. The applicant will receive an e-mail message containing a User Identification Number (that may be used to track the application online)
6. After completing the online visa application form, the applicant will have to pay the respective visa fee
7. Upon successful payment, the applicant will submit their application
8. Lastly, the applicant will receive a message confirming that their application has been received.
How to Track Visa Application Status:
After successfully applying, an applicant may track the progress of their application by using the ID Number given during the application stage. To track the application, the applicant will return to the Visa Application System and click the Visa Status button.
For Tanzania: To obtain your eVisa, please visit, https://visa.immigration.go.tz. The point of entry into Tanzania is Arusha, Tanzania.
For contact details within Tanzania:
Tanzania Contact
B2C Adventure LTD
Sakina Kwa Idd, P.O. Box 1849
Arusha, Tanzania
Phone: +255 789 725 322
Email: info@bush2cityadventure.com
We recommend obtaining visas in advance. Although airport visas are available, due to inadequate staffing, delays of over an hour can be expected if you purchase your visa upon arrival in Tanzania. Visa requirements can change quickly. Please do not keep forms on file as they may become outdated, causing unnecessary processing delays.
We recommend that you make at least two photocopies of all the travel documents that you bring with you. Include copies of the photo page of your passport that contains the date of issuance, the date of expiration, and your citizenship. Secure one set of copies in the safe in your room while traveling and leave one set behind with someone at home who can assist you in the event your documents are misplaced, lost, or stolen.
To facilitate travel requirements, destinations are increasingly utilizing online forms that require digital proof that you’ve completed your submission (via email, QR code, etc.). To ensure smooth travels and peace of mind, we strongly recommend all guests carry a personal smartphone and sign up for international data plans before traveling overseas.
Traveling with Children as a Guardian:
If you are traveling as the guardian of a child/children, we strongly suggest that you carry a letter from both parents of the child authorizing emergency treatment in the event of illness or accident. For travel abroad, many foreign countries have specific entry requirements for children under 21 who are traveling internationally without BOTH parents. (These requirements are in response to the increased incidence of children being abducted and taken abroad.) PLEASE NOTE THAT BUSH 2 CITY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE for the disruption of travel caused by improper documentation for children traveling without both parents.
See your travel advisor, or call Bush 2 City at +255 789 725 322 to make a reservation.
Deposits:
Deposits and local flight fees are due at the time of booking. Note: if your tour includes air transfer, the full amount for airfare will be requested in full and not counted as part of the deposit.
Should you wish to book with Bush 2 City Adventure, once we have received your booking details, we will request a non-refundable booking deposit of 30% per person. This deposit is usually paid by credit card.
Final Payments:
Final Payment is due to Bush 2 City 45 days before departure for tour trips. If a safari is arranged within 45 days before the commencement of the safari, the full amount shall be payable to confirm the safari. If your deposit was made by credit card, the final payment will be automatic unless you opted out at the time of booking. Bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice. Failure to make payment will be considered a cancellation by the guest and all applicable cancellation fees will apply.
We recommend that all travelers booking safaris with us purchase travel insurance to cover their trip investment. Ensure that you have cancellation cover for any reason.
Travel Insurance Benefits – We advise all visitors to carefully review the extent of a policy’s coverage before purchasing it, and the following recommendations should be included in the policy before you make a purchase:
Trip Cancellation – If you must cancel your tour due to a covered reason, the plan provides coverage for the amount you paid for your travel arrangements. Make sure the policy benefits reimburse the airfare cancellation charges up to the value of your original airfare purchase.
Trip Interruption – If you have to interrupt your tour for covered reasons, the plan provides reimbursement to catch up to your tour or return home.
Travel Delay – Provides reimbursement for missed, prepaid travel arrangements if you are delayed by a common carrier, natural disaster, unannounced strike, or other reasons as cited in the plan.
Medical Expense – Reimburses covered medical expenses incurred in the event you become injured or sick during your trip.
Baggage / Personal Effects Protection – Provides reimbursement in the event your luggage or personal effects are lost, stolen, damaged, or delayed during your trip.
Worldwide Emergency Assistance Services – 24-hour emergency telephone assistance hotline for medical and travel-related problems.
Please note that the insurance policy is arranged by clients themselves from the company based in their home country, not Bush 2 City. Purchasing insurance is advised immediately after confirming your safari with us and paying the deposit.
If circumstances arise necessitating the cancellation of your holiday, such cancellation must be formally communicated to us in writing. A cancellation will only be deemed valid once we have received written notification.
Please note that in the event of a cancellation, both the deposit and any charges related to amendments will be non-refundable. Cancellation fees are assessed on a sliding scale, as outlined below, and apply per person upon our receipt of your written cancellation notice before your scheduled departure.
Regardless of the reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. These fees vary from tour to tour, and therefore, the following fees apply:
– > Cancellations 120 to 60 days before departure incur a forfeiture of the 30% deposit
– > Cancellations 60 to 45 days prior incur a 50% fee of the total tour rate.
– > Cancellations less than 45 days prior incur a 100% cancellation fee.
Travel insurance is highly recommended to cover unforeseen cancellations. If your cancellation falls within the coverage scope of your insurance policy, as outlined in its terms and conditions, you may be eligible to recover the incurred charges from your insurance provider. However, it should be noted that if we have already issued your domestic airline tickets and you decide to cancel them at any point, you will not be entitled to any refunds for these tickets, under the circumstances described.
Moreover, if you fail to show up or join the safari after the departure date has passed, no refund will be issued. The time of cancellation will be when notice is received in our Sakina Kwa Idd, Arusha, Tanzania office.
In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control, Bush 2 City reserves the right to amend the cancellation terms outlined herein.
Click here to find Bush 2 City`s Travel Terms & Conditions.
International Flights
International flights to and from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, are not included in your safari price and must be booked and paid for directly by you.
Bush 2 City Adventure can help you select suitable international flights that coordinate well with your safari dates and schedule; however, the final booking, payment, and management of these flights remain your responsibility.
Once booked, please provide us with your confirmed arrival and departure flight details so we can coordinate your safari arrangements accordingly.
Travellers are responsible for checking and complying with all airline requirements, including check-in times, baggage allowances, transit requirements, passport and visa requirements, and any schedule changes.
Luggage
For your safari, we recommend travelling with one medium-sized suitcase or soft-sided travel bag per person, plus a small daypack or carry-on bag. Luggage space in safari vehicles can be limited, so packing light is recommended.
Your international airline may have specific restrictions for checked and carry-on luggage, including weight, dimensions and number of bags permitted. It is your responsibility to check and comply with the baggage allowance applicable to your individual ticket.
Keep your passport, medication, valuables, camera equipment and important travel documents in your carry-on luggage.
Bush 2 City Adventure cannot be held responsible for excess baggage charges, baggage restrictions, missed flights, delays, cancellations or other costs or disruptions arising from independently booked international flights or failure to comply with airline requirements.
Health, Vaccinations & Fitness
Travelers should be in reasonably good health and consult their doctor or travel clinic before travelling to Tanzania, particularly regarding recommended vaccinations and malaria prevention. Tanzania is a malaria-risk destination, and anti-malaria medication should be discussed with a medical professional.
A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required only when applicable, such as when arriving from, or having a transit of more than 12 hours in, a yellow-fever-risk country. Travelers unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons should carry appropriate medical documentation.
Please advise us in advance of any dietary requirements, mobility limitations or medical considerations that could affect your safari. Safari travel may involve bumpy roads, warm conditions, climbing in and out of safari vehicles, and travel in remote areas with limited medical facilities.
Travelers are responsible for ensuring they meet the health and vaccination requirements applicable to their journey.
Recommended Safari Reading
Want to learn more about East Africa before your safari? These recommended books offer fascinating insights into the region’s wildlife, landscapes, history, cultures and Swahili language.
Our favorites include The Safari Companion by Richard D. Estes, The Worlds of a Maasai Warrior by Tepilit Ole Saitoti, The Serengeti Rules by Sean B. Carroll, and Simplified Swahili by Peter M. Wilson.
Optional reading, but a great way to enrich your safari experience.
Weather in Mikumi
Mikumi National Park has a generally warm climate throughout the year. The dry season from June to October brings sunny days, little rainfall and comfortable temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) during the day and 17°C (63°F) at night. The wet season runs from November to May, with warmer, more humid conditions and occasional afternoon showers; March and April are typically the wettest months.
The dry season is particularly good for wildlife viewing, while the wet season offers lush green scenery and excellent birdlife.
What to Pack
Pack light, comfortable safari clothing in neutral colors, comfortable shoes, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Bring a light jacket for cooler mornings, along with your camera, binoculars, personal medication, and essential travel documents. Keep valuables and important medication in your carry-on luggage.
Tanzania: Dar es Salaam & Mikumi National Park
All Year Round
The hotel we select comply with our high standards and requirement per category.
Stanley’s Kopje
Stanley’s Kopje
No Accommodation
Start the day with an early morning pickup from your Dar es Salaam hotel, or directly from the airport if arriving on an early morning flight, followed by the drive to Mikumi National Park. Arrive for lunch, then head out for an afternoon game drive in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and other wildlife. End the day at Stanley’s Kopje for dinner and overnight.
Stanley’s Kopje
After an early breakfast at Stanley’s Kopje, dedicate the entire day to a safari on Mikumi's Mkata Floodplain, a region known for its expansive landscapes and abundant wildlife akin to the Serengeti. Your game drive will seek out lions, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, and buffalo, alongside the park's impressive array of over 400 bird species. As the day concludes, return to the comfort of Stanley’s Kopje for your evening meal and a restful night.
Stanley’s Kopje
Begin your final day with breakfast at camp, followed by a morning game drive through Mikumi National Park for your last wildlife encounters. Afterwards, drive back to Dar es Salaam, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your safari.
No Major Destination
No Accommodation
Rates are per person and exclude international flights from/to your home country
This tour accepts children of all ages.
Stanley’s Kopje
Stanley’s Kopje
No Accommodation
The tour begins and ends in Dar es Salaam.
Fly to/From Julius Nyerere International Airport (JKIA)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
All citizens traveling internationally will need a passport valid for six months beyond the completion of your Bush 2 City journey for entry into Tanzania. Your passport must also contain two blank pages.
Tanzania Visa
Online Visa applicants are advised to make their applications through the Official Tanzania Immigration website (www.immigration.go.tz) ONLY and NOT through any other links.
What you will need to apply for a VISA
– > A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
– > A copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page)
– > Return ticket of the flight
– > 100 USD Visa fee for USA Nationals and 50 USD for other nationalities
How to apply for a VISA online:
1. Visit the Immigration Services Website (https://www.immigration.go.tz)
2. Click the e-services button
3. Select and click the e-Visa Application Form
4. Upload and attach the applicant’s scanned relevant documents for the Visa
5. The applicant will receive an e-mail message containing a User Identification Number (that may be used to track the application online)
6. After completing the online visa application form, the applicant will have to pay the respective visa fee
7. Upon successful payment, the applicant will submit their application
8. Lastly, the applicant will receive a message confirming that their application has been received.
How to Track Visa Application Status:
After successfully applying, an applicant may track the progress of their application by using the ID Number given during the application stage. To track the application, the applicant will return to the Visa Application System and click the Visa Status button.
For Tanzania: To obtain your eVisa, please visit, https://visa.immigration.go.tz. The point of entry into Tanzania is Arusha, Tanzania.
For contact details within Tanzania:
Tanzania Contact
B2C Adventure LTD
Sakina Kwa Idd, P.O. Box 1849
Arusha, Tanzania
Phone: +255 789 725 322
Email: info@bush2cityadventure.com
We recommend obtaining visas in advance. Although airport visas are available, due to inadequate staffing, delays of over an hour can be expected if you purchase your visa upon arrival in Tanzania. Visa requirements can change quickly. Please do not keep forms on file as they may become outdated, causing unnecessary processing delays.
We recommend that you make at least two photocopies of all the travel documents that you bring with you. Include copies of the photo page of your passport that contains the date of issuance, the date of expiration, and your citizenship. Secure one set of copies in the safe in your room while traveling and leave one set behind with someone at home who can assist you in the event your documents are misplaced, lost, or stolen.
To facilitate travel requirements, destinations are increasingly utilizing online forms that require digital proof that you’ve completed your submission (via email, QR code, etc.). To ensure smooth travels and peace of mind, we strongly recommend all guests carry a personal smartphone and sign up for international data plans before traveling overseas.
Traveling with Children as a Guardian:
If you are traveling as the guardian of a child/children, we strongly suggest that you carry a letter from both parents of the child authorizing emergency treatment in the event of illness or accident. For travel abroad, many foreign countries have specific entry requirements for children under 21 who are traveling internationally without BOTH parents. (These requirements are in response to the increased incidence of children being abducted and taken abroad.) PLEASE NOTE THAT BUSH 2 CITY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE for the disruption of travel caused by improper documentation for children traveling without both parents.
See your travel advisor, or call Bush 2 City at +255 789 725 322 to make a reservation.
Deposits:
Deposits and local flight fees are due at the time of booking. Note: if your tour includes air transfer, the full amount for airfare will be requested in full and not counted as part of the deposit.
Should you wish to book with Bush 2 City Adventure, once we have received your booking details, we will request a non-refundable booking deposit of 30% per person. This deposit is usually paid by credit card.
Final Payments:
Final Payment is due to Bush 2 City 45 days before departure for tour trips. If a safari is arranged within 45 days before the commencement of the safari, the full amount shall be payable to confirm the safari. If your deposit was made by credit card, the final payment will be automatic unless you opted out at the time of booking. Bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice. Failure to make payment will be considered a cancellation by the guest and all applicable cancellation fees will apply.
We recommend that all travelers booking safaris with us purchase travel insurance to cover their trip investment. Ensure that you have cancellation cover for any reason.
Travel Insurance Benefits – We advise all visitors to carefully review the extent of a policy’s coverage before purchasing it, and the following recommendations should be included in the policy before you make a purchase:
Trip Cancellation – If you must cancel your tour due to a covered reason, the plan provides coverage for the amount you paid for your travel arrangements. Make sure the policy benefits reimburse the airfare cancellation charges up to the value of your original airfare purchase.
Trip Interruption – If you have to interrupt your tour for covered reasons, the plan provides reimbursement to catch up to your tour or return home.
Travel Delay – Provides reimbursement for missed, prepaid travel arrangements if you are delayed by a common carrier, natural disaster, unannounced strike, or other reasons as cited in the plan.
Medical Expense – Reimburses covered medical expenses incurred in the event you become injured or sick during your trip.
Baggage / Personal Effects Protection – Provides reimbursement in the event your luggage or personal effects are lost, stolen, damaged, or delayed during your trip.
Worldwide Emergency Assistance Services – 24-hour emergency telephone assistance hotline for medical and travel-related problems.
Please note that the insurance policy is arranged by clients themselves from the company based in their home country, not Bush 2 City. Purchasing insurance is advised immediately after confirming your safari with us and paying the deposit.
If circumstances arise necessitating the cancellation of your holiday, such cancellation must be formally communicated to us in writing. A cancellation will only be deemed valid once we have received written notification.
Please note that in the event of a cancellation, both the deposit and any charges related to amendments will be non-refundable. Cancellation fees are assessed on a sliding scale, as outlined below, and apply per person upon our receipt of your written cancellation notice before your scheduled departure.
Regardless of the reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. These fees vary from tour to tour, and therefore, the following fees apply:
– > Cancellations 120 to 60 days before departure incur a forfeiture of the 30% deposit
– > Cancellations 60 to 45 days prior incur a 50% fee of the total tour rate.
– > Cancellations less than 45 days prior incur a 100% cancellation fee.
Travel insurance is highly recommended to cover unforeseen cancellations. If your cancellation falls within the coverage scope of your insurance policy, as outlined in its terms and conditions, you may be eligible to recover the incurred charges from your insurance provider. However, it should be noted that if we have already issued your domestic airline tickets and you decide to cancel them at any point, you will not be entitled to any refunds for these tickets, under the circumstances described.
Moreover, if you fail to show up or join the safari after the departure date has passed, no refund will be issued. The time of cancellation will be when notice is received in our Sakina Kwa Idd, Arusha, Tanzania office.
In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control, Bush 2 City reserves the right to amend the cancellation terms outlined herein.
Click here to find Bush 2 City`s Travel Terms & Conditions.
International Flights
International flights to and from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, are not included in your safari price and must be booked and paid for directly by you.
Bush 2 City Adventure can help you select suitable international flights that coordinate well with your safari dates and schedule; however, the final booking, payment, and management of these flights remain your responsibility.
Once booked, please provide us with your confirmed arrival and departure flight details so we can coordinate your safari arrangements accordingly.
Travellers are responsible for checking and complying with all airline requirements, including check-in times, baggage allowances, transit requirements, passport and visa requirements, and any schedule changes.
Luggage
For your safari, we recommend travelling with one medium-sized suitcase or soft-sided travel bag per person, plus a small daypack or carry-on bag. Luggage space in safari vehicles can be limited, so packing light is recommended.
Your international airline may have specific restrictions for checked and carry-on luggage, including weight, dimensions and number of bags permitted. It is your responsibility to check and comply with the baggage allowance applicable to your individual ticket.
Keep your passport, medication, valuables, camera equipment and important travel documents in your carry-on luggage.
Bush 2 City Adventure cannot be held responsible for excess baggage charges, baggage restrictions, missed flights, delays, cancellations or other costs or disruptions arising from independently booked international flights or failure to comply with airline requirements.
Health, Vaccinations & Fitness
Travelers should be in reasonably good health and consult their doctor or travel clinic before travelling to Tanzania, particularly regarding recommended vaccinations and malaria prevention. Tanzania is a malaria-risk destination, and anti-malaria medication should be discussed with a medical professional.
A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required only when applicable, such as when arriving from, or having a transit of more than 12 hours in, a yellow-fever-risk country. Travelers unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons should carry appropriate medical documentation.
Please advise us in advance of any dietary requirements, mobility limitations or medical considerations that could affect your safari. Safari travel may involve bumpy roads, warm conditions, climbing in and out of safari vehicles, and travel in remote areas with limited medical facilities.
Travelers are responsible for ensuring they meet the health and vaccination requirements applicable to their journey.
Recommended Safari Reading
Want to learn more about East Africa before your safari? These recommended books offer fascinating insights into the region’s wildlife, landscapes, history, cultures and Swahili language.
Our favorites include The Safari Companion by Richard D. Estes, The Worlds of a Maasai Warrior by Tepilit Ole Saitoti, The Serengeti Rules by Sean B. Carroll, and Simplified Swahili by Peter M. Wilson.
Optional reading, but a great way to enrich your safari experience.
Weather in Mikumi
Mikumi National Park has a generally warm climate throughout the year. The dry season from June to October brings sunny days, little rainfall and comfortable temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) during the day and 17°C (63°F) at night. The wet season runs from November to May, with warmer, more humid conditions and occasional afternoon showers; March and April are typically the wettest months.
The dry season is particularly good for wildlife viewing, while the wet season offers lush green scenery and excellent birdlife.
What to Pack
Pack light, comfortable safari clothing in neutral colors, comfortable shoes, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Bring a light jacket for cooler mornings, along with your camera, binoculars, personal medication, and essential travel documents. Keep valuables and important medication in your carry-on luggage.
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