Mikumi Safari Lodge is a serene retreat located just 30 minutes from the entrance of Mikumi National Park in Tanzania’s Morogoro region. This Mikumi lodge offers guests an immersive safari experience with comfortable accommodations and close proximity to diverse wildlife.
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Accommodation at Mikumi Lodge
The lodge features 10 spacious, self-contained King Cottages.
Each cottage boasts an open front design that extends onto a private verandah furnished with safari couches, allowing guests to relax and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty.
These cottages are suitable for solo travelers, families, and groups, and come equipped with amenities such as rainfall showers, portable fans, and daily housekeeping services.
Facilities and Services
Guests at Mikumi Safari Lodge can enjoy a range of facilities, including:
- A restaurant and bar with a large terrace offering spectacular views of the African sunrise and sunset.
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas.
- A cozy firepit and relaxing garden.
- 24/7 guest service and optional airport or bus stand transfers.
Safari Packages
Mikumi Safari Lodge offers various safari packages to cater to different interests:
- Mikumi Exclusive: Experience Mikumi’s spectacular wildlife and the vibrant town of Morogoro over 2 nights.
- Beach & Bush Package: Combine a Zanzibar beach trip with a Mikumi safari experience over 2 nights.
- 6-Day Safari: Discover the magic of Mikumi, Udzungwa Mountain, and Ruaha National Parks over 5 nights.
- 10-Day Safari: Explore the beauty and serenity of Southern Tanzania’s untouched landscapes over 9 nights.
Guest Reviews
Guests have praised Mikumi Safari Lodge for its friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean accommodations, and excellent food.
One reviewer noted, “A fantastic lodge. The staff are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We had hot water, clean accommodation and excellent food. Beds were comfortable…”.
Location and Wildlife
Situated near Mikumi National Park, the lodge provides easy access to one of Tanzania’s richest concentrations of animal, bird, and plant life. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, zebras, impalas, elands, kudus, baboons, wildebeests, buffaloes, and over 400 species of birds.
For more information or to make a reservation, you can visit their official website: Mikumi Safari Lodge.
Tan Swiss Lodge Mikumi is a well-regarded accommodation situated near Mikumi National Park in Tanzania, offering a blend of comfort and accessibility for travelers seeking both relaxation and adventure. Located approximately 1.2 miles from the park’s boundary and about 11 miles from its main entrance, the lodge serves as a convenient base for exploring the rich biodiversity of the region.
The lodge provides a variety of lodging options, including air-conditioned bungalows, guest rooms, and a campsite. Each room is equipped with modern amenities such as satellite TV, private bathrooms, and balconies or verandas, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.
The bungalows offer additional space with separate sitting areas, catering to families and groups. For those preferring an outdoor experience, the campsite features clean ablution facilities with hot showers and shaded areas under large trees.
The Food at Tan-Swiss+Lodge+Mikumi+Tanzania
Dining at Tan-Swiss Lodge is a culinary journey, with the on-site restaurant serving a diverse menu that includes Tanzanian, Swiss, Chinese, Indian, and Italian cuisines.
Guests have praised the quality of food, highlighting the vegetarian options and breakfast offerings as outstanding.
The lodge also features a bar and offers pizza takeaway, providing a range of choices to satisfy different palates.
Other Facilities at TanSwiss Lodge
Recreational facilities at the lodge include a year-round outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a children’s playground, making it suitable for families . Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, allowing guests to stay connected during their stay.
Tan-Swiss Lodge also offers assistance in organizing safari excursions to Mikumi National Park, visits to the Udzungwa Waterfalls, and cultural tours to nearby Maasai villages, enhancing the overall experience for guests.
Breakfast at Tan Swiss Lodge Mikumi Tanzania
Breakfast included homemade bread (think: pain de campagne), espresso, bacon, sausages, baked beans, eggs, and believe it or not, when my friend asked if they had any feta cheese (which we both love), surely enough, they gave us complimentary feta cheese.
My travel companions and I had dinner, took advantage of the very well-stocked bar, and then decided to call it a night.
The next morning we would be up at the crack of dawn for a full-day safari.
Visiting Mikumi National Park in Earnest
The following day for me began with a very hot shower in the neat, clean, spacious bathrooms at Tan-Swiss Lodge (something else that stood out for me), and after a hearty breakfast, off we went in the lodge’s gisty open-air safari vehicle with our guide in tow.
In minutes, we were at the gate of Mikumi National Park. There, we paid the required Mikumi National Park fees.
Mikumi National Park Fees
The Tanzanians in our group paid Tsh. 10,000 each (this was pre-COVID-19), while the non-East Africans paid US$30 per person.
We had all assumed we would be able to pay our park entrance fees in cash. This was not the case. Instead, we had to pay by credit or debit card.
Luckily, I had my debit card on me so with that quickly sorted, we entered the park.
Some of the grass had been burned to help it grow better once the rainy season began.
The scenery was beautiful and reminded me a lot of the Serengeti plains.
Although many travel guides say that you can only see lions occasionally in Mikumi National Park, we were lucky! Our first interesting animal sighting of the day was a full-maned lion hiding in the brush.
Photo credits: Tripadvisor, Mikumi Safari Lodge
Our Mikumi Safari
September is dry season in Mikumi National Park, so everything was shades of brown.
Some of the grass had been burned to help it grow better once the rainy season began.
The scenery was beautiful and reminded me a lot of the Serengeti plains.
Although many travel guides say that you can only see lions occasionally in Mikumi National Park, we were lucky! Our first interesting animal sighting of the day was a full-maned lion hiding in the brush.
Photo credits: Tripadvisor, Mikumi Safari Lodge