1-Day Mikumi National Park Safari by SGR from Dar es Salaam

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Tour Summary

Tour Overview


Escape Dar es Salaam for an exciting one-day safari adventure to Mikumi National Park, one of Tanzania's most accessible wildlife destinations. Travel by SGR and connect with your professional safari guide for an unforgettable game drive through the park's open plains, where you can discover elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, and diverse birdlife. This affordable safari offers a perfect opportunity to experience Tanzania's wildlife, nature, and breathtaking landscapes within a single day.

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Package Itinerary


Day 1 Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park by SGR Train & Return

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park by SGR Train & Return

Full day game drive in Mikumi National Park via SGR train

Your adventure begins with an early morning transfer from your hotel or designated meeting point in Dar es Salaam to the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) station. Board the comfortable Economy Class train and enjoy a scenic journey to Morogoro, where your professional safari guide will be waiting to welcome you. From there, continue by safari vehicle to Mikumi National Park one of Tanzania's most rewarding safari destinations, located along the famous Tanzania Southern Safari Circuit and easily accessible from Dar es Salaam. Covering approximately 3,230 square kilometers, the park is characterized by the beautiful Mkata River floodplain, open grasslands, acacia woodlands, and mountain landscapes that create a perfect habitat for abundant wildlife. Often described as a smaller version of the Serengeti, Mikumi offers excellent year round game viewing, especially around the Mkata Plains where animals gather. During your safari, explore the park in search of large elephant herds, powerful lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, elands, impalas, hippos, and numerous bird species. The park is also famous for its scenic landscapes and peaceful atmosphere, offering an authentic African safari away from the crowds. Enjoy lunch at the park's designated picnic area before continuing your afternoon game drive through its spectacular landscapes. In the late afternoon, transfer back to the SGR station for your return train journey to Dar es Salaam, where your memorable safari concludes.

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What’s Covered

Package Includes & Excludes


Package Includes

  • Economy Class SGR ticket
  • Return transfers in Dar es Salaam
  • Ground transportation from SGR station to Mikumi National Park
  • Shared 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Mikumi National Park entry fees
  • Lunch and bottled drinking water
  • Game drive as per itinerary
  • Government taxes and VAT

Package Excludes

  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional activities
Add-Ons

Optional Activities


Village cultural visit
Maasai Village Visit
Optional add-on
Scenic flight view
Scenic Flight Experience
Optional add-on
Guided nature walk
Walking Safari
Optional add-on
From
USD 195
Per Person
Duration1 Day
Safari TypeSpecial Departure / SGR
Target GroupExpats & Residents
VehicleShared 4×4 & Train
TransferDar es Salaam
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Frequently Asked Questions


Your safari begins with an early morning transfer from your hotel in Dar es Salaam to the modern Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) station. You will board an Economy Class high-speed train for a comfortable and scenic journey to Morogoro station. Upon arrival in Morogoro, our professional English-speaking safari guide will meet you with a shared 4×4 safari vehicle to transfer you directly into Mikumi National Park for your game drive.
Mikumi National Park is often described as a 'smaller Serengeti' because of the expansive, open grasslands of the Mkata River floodplain. These wide horizons and acacia woodlands create ideal viewing conditions for spotting large herds of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, elands, and over 400 species of birds all in a single, accessible Southern Circuit ecosystem.
After completing your extensive afternoon game drive and enjoying a packed picnic lunch inside Mikumi National Park, your guide will transfer you back to the Morogoro SGR station in the late afternoon. You will board the evening train back to Dar es Salaam, where our transfer driver will meet you at the station to drop you off at your hotel or residence.
Yes! The all-inclusive package price of USD 195 per person covers return Economy Class SGR train tickets, round-trip transfers from your Dar es Salaam hotel to the railway station, ground transport from Morogoro to Mikumi, all park entry fees, game drives in a shared 4×4 pop-up roof vehicle, picnic lunch, bottled water, VAT, and professional guide fees.
Absolutely! Because the SGR train makes travel between Dar es Salaam and the Southern Safari Circuit fast, reliable, and comfortable, this 1-day group joining package is ideal for expatriates, NGO staff, volunteers, international students, and travelers staying in Dar es Salaam who want an authentic Big Game safari without overnight lodging expenses.
We suggest wearing comfortable, lightweight safari clothing in neutral tones (khaki, olive, brown) suitable for both train travel and warm bush game drives. Be sure to bring your passport or resident ID for train check-in, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, a camera with extra batteries, binoculars, and a small daypack.