Game drives
Morning and afternoon drives into Mikumi National Park, just twenty minutes away.
Camp Bastian
A cozy family-run chalet camp in green gardens at the gateway to Mikumi, with a pool, nightly bonfire and bicycles to borrow.
- Airport
- Dar es Salaam (5 hr drive)
- Location
- Mikumi buffer zone
- Wildlife area
- Mikumi NP (20 min)
- Best time to visit
- Jun – Oct (dry season)
Overview
Camp Bastian is a cozy, family-run chalet camp set in beautiful green gardens just outside Mikumi National Park, a short drive from the main gate.
The camp offers a unique blend of proprietor-run warmth and simple comfort, providing a relaxed home-away-from-home on the main Dar–Iringa highway.
With nine charming cottages, a swimming pool with a private-pool chalet option, a nightly bonfire and home-cooked meals served by candlelight, it is ideal for travellers seeking an affordable and personal base for Mikumi safaris.
Things to do
Activities at Camp Bastian
Walking safaris & stargazing
Guided bush walks and evenings around the bonfire under brilliant southern stars.
Village, farm & biking excursions
Bicycle rides, farm visits and cultural tours arranged from camp.
Gallery
Photos of Camp Bastian
Stay
Rooms at Camp Bastian
Garden Cottages
Nine comfortable chalets set in the camp's green gardens, each with its own porch and furnished with locally made furniture and fabrics. All rooms feature an en-suite bathroom with shower, mosquito nets, ceiling fans and a private veranda with garden views, with options from cozy standard cottages to spacious multi-bedroom cottages, including one with its own private pool, making them ideal for couples and families.
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Facilities
Room types
- Standard Cottages
- Superior Cottages
- Family Cottages
Amenities
- Swimming pool
- Private pool chalet option
- Open-air restaurant & bar
- Free Wi-Fi
- Playground
- Free bicycles
- Laundry service
Location
Camp Bastian on the map
Camp Bastian is located in a peaceful natural environment just outside Mikumi National Park's buffer zone, right on the main Dar–Iringa highway. It is about 350 kilometres or five hours by road from Dar es Salaam and only twenty minutes from the park gates, making it a natural stop for overlanders and Southern Circuit safaris.
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Stay at Camp Bastian
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