Safari

From Dar es Salaam: Mikumi National Park Safari with Lunch

Escape Dar es Salaam for a day in Mikumi National Park, scanning the open savannah for lions, elephants, buffalo, and over 300 bird species.

Start with 6:00 AM hotel pickup in Dar es Salaam, then ride the express train to Morogoro with tickets included, keeping all safari transfers simple.

Enjoy round-trip transfers, express train travel, breakfast in Morogoro, safari drives through the park, and lunch served inside Mikumi's grounds.

Spend hours spotting giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impalas, warthogs, hippos, and birds, with time to use binoculars and capture photos.

Choose the format that fits you best: join a shared small-group safari, or upgrade to a private personalized tour for flexibility and comfort.

Game drives in Mikumi National Park

Pickup and drop-off from residency/hotel

Express train tickets to and from Morogoro

Breakfast in Morogoro town

Lunch within the park

Shared small-group or private personalised tour [as per option selected]

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Explore Mikumi National Park on a full-day safari from Dar es Salaam with express train travel and an included game drive.

Getting started

Start your day with pickup from your residency or hotel in Dar es Salaam at 6:00 AM for the drive to the station. Board the express train using your included train tickets to Morogoro and travel toward the interior. On arrival, continue by road toward Mikumi National Park, getting ready for your time on safari.

What to expect

Morogoro town

This regional hub is your gateway between Dar es Salaam and Mikumi National Park, reached by express train before you continue by road into the park.

Features

Your express train tickets to and from Morogoro are included, so you can focus on the journey instead of arranging transport between Dar es Salaam and the park region.

On arrival, you pause in Morogoro town for breakfast, giving you time to refuel before entering the park and starting your wildlife viewing.

Travel time between Dar es Salaam and Morogoro sets you up to experience an open savannah ecosystem and a dedicated game drive later in the day.

Mikumi National Park

Mikumi National Park is known for its open savannah, where wildlife sightings can often be made from the vehicle during your game drives.

Features

Game drives in Mikumi National Park are included, taking you across the park’s open savannah in search of lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impalas, warthogs, elephants, hippos, and some of the over 300 species of birds recorded here.

Lunch within the park is part of your day, giving you a scheduled break during your safari without leaving Mikumi National Park.

Your experience can run as a shared small-group tour or as a private personalised tour, depending on the option you select when booking.

Pickup and drop-off from your residency or hotel are included, providing a continuous connection between Dar es Salaam, Mikumi National Park, and your return at about 9:05 PM.

What to bring

Clothing and shoes: Wear comfortable, casual clothing and sturdy walking shoes for the full-day tour and game drives.

Sun protection: Bring sunblock, a hat, and sunglasses as the weather can be hot and sunny in the park.

Layers: Carry a light jacket or extra layer since weather conditions can change during the day.

Gear: Bring binoculars and a camera to make the most of the wildlife viewing.

Additional information

Departure time: The tour departs from Dar es Salaam at 6:00 AM, so plan to start your day early.

Return time: You return to Dar es Salaam at around 9:05 PM, making this a full-day tour.

Age suitability: This experience is suitable for all ages, making it ideal for families and groups.

Transport note: Your journey includes express train travel between Dar es Salaam and Morogoro.

Tour type options: If you select the shared small-group tour, you join other guests for the safari.

Private option: If you select the private personalised tour, your safari experience is tailored to your group only.

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