2-Day Mikumi National Park Safari from Dar es Salaam

You spend two full days in the park, not just a few hours passing through.

A 2-day safari from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park with private transport, express train travel, two game drives daily, lodge accommodation and all meals included. The tour departs early from your hotel, takes the morning train to Morogoro, then drives into the park for afternoon and evening wildlife viewing, overnight stay, and a full second day of game drives before returning by evening train.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Travel and game drives in Mikumi

• Early morning hotel pick-up in Dar es Salaam
• Transfer to SGR Express Train Station
• Morning express train to Morogoro
• Meet safari guide at Morogoro station
• Drive to Mikumi National Park
• Enter park and start game drive
• Lunch inside park or at lodge
• Afternoon game drive in Mikumi National Park
• Drive to lodge or camp
• Dinner and overnight at safari lodge or camp

Day 2: Morning game drives and return

• Early morning game drive
• Return to lodge for breakfast
• Mid-morning game drive
• Lunch at lodge or nearby restaurant
• Drive back to Morogoro
• Board evening express train to Dar es Salaam
• Arrival and drop-off at hotel or residence

The experience

The route cuts travel time by using the express train from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro, then a road transfer into Mikumi. You're picked up from your hotel before dawn, taken to the SGR station, and board the morning train: a 5- to 6-hour journey that gets you to the park by early afternoon. Once you arrive, the first game drive starts right away, giving you wildlife viewing before sunset. Dinner and overnight stay happen at a safari lodge or camp on the park's edge.

Day two starts with an early morning game drive when animals are most active, then you return to the lodge for breakfast. A mid-morning drive follows, letting you cover more ground and increase your chances of seeing the park's wildlife. After lunch, you drive back to Morogoro and board the evening express train for the return journey to Dar es Salaam, with hotel drop-off in the evening. The schedule packs two full days of game viewing into a short trip without rushing the experience.

Your guide speaks English or French and travels with you throughout. Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are included, as is accommodation in bandas (cottages) at the lodge. Private transportation covers all ground transfers, and park entry fees are built into the price.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel to the train station and from Morogoro into the park.
• express train travel from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro and return.
• park entry.
• four game drives.
• accommodation in safari lodge bandas.
• breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• a live guide speaking English or French.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (17 to 22 years) · Senior (40 to 50 years) · Youth (8 to 14 years) · Child (5 to 7 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Mikumi Holiday Safaris

Is this one for you?This is a shared tour with a guide, so you travel with other guests and follow the set schedule. Choose it if you want the full safari experience (two days of game viewing and a night in the park) without the time or cost of a longer trip, and if you're comfortable with early starts and a structured itinerary.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 14 years); Child (5 to 7 years); Infant (1 to 4 years): free.

How much time do I actually spend on game drives in Mikumi?

You get four game drives across the two days: one in the afternoon of day one, an early morning drive on day two, a mid-morning drive, and time to spot wildlife during transfers. The park itself occupies most of your second day.

What wildlife might I see in Mikumi National Park?

Mikumi is home to elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, lions and various antelope species. Game drives are timed for early morning and late afternoon when animals are most active, though sightings depend on seasonal movement and wildlife patterns.

Why does the tour use the express train instead of driving the whole way?

The express train from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro cuts several hours off the journey and lets you rest during travel. From Morogoro, a road transfer takes you into the park, so you arrive with energy left for the first game drive.

Is the lodge accommodation comfortable for a night in the bush?

You stay in bandas, which are basic cottages at a safari lodge or camp near the park. They provide shelter and a bed for the night, though conditions are simpler than city hotels.

What should I pack for a 2-day safari from Dar es Salaam?

Bring light layers for the train and early morning game drives when it's cool, then sun protection for midday heat. Binoculars, a camera and comfortable walking shoes are useful. The lodge provides basic amenities, but bring any personal medications or toiletries you need.