DESTINATION · DAR ES SALAAM SAFARIS
A trip has one free morning too few. These 15 dar es salaam safaris earn the slot, priced and timed so you can decide over breakfast and get back to the map.
Spend two nights in Mikumi National Park on a private safari from Dar es Salaam. Your guide may include Benson, Method, Shani, Freddy, or Nassary. Expect long road transfers, sunrise and sunset game drives, local meals, and searches for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, and more.
Spend three days searching Mikumi National Park for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebra, buffalo, and wild dogs. You get pickup from Dar es Salaam, a professional driver-guide, an open-roof 4x4, park fees, meals, and two nights lodging. Ask about French-speaking guide Tatiana and driver-guide Mansour if language support matters.
“Nous avons effectué ce safari avec nos 2 enfants (8 & 16 ans) C'était pour nous tous, 3 jours inoubliables, Beaucoup d'espèces d'animaux et en quantité remarquable. Un grand merci à Mansour notre chauffeur et Tatiana notre guide parlant très bien le français.”
Travel from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park with private driver-guide Frank, and possibly guide Kelvin, for game drives, a Maasai village visit, local stops, meals, and one night near the park. Expect a long road journey, an early start, elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and a late return to Dar es Salaam.
You’ll fly from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam, then ride by 4x4 to Mikumi National Park with a private guide. Expect afternoon and sunrise game drives, meals, one night at Camp Bastian, and a return flight the next day. Guides such as Francis and Paul coordinate the trip, with wildlife ranging from elephants and giraffes to crocodiles and leopards.
“I want to first start off by saying thank you to Paul from Silver Sky Travel and his affiliates (the airline, Camp Bastian Hotel, Safari Gateway, and Maasai world) for making this a memorable trip. We did the 2-day 1-night tour. The pickup, drop off, flight, accommodation, Maasai wRead more”
Travel from Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve for a Rufiji River boat safari, a full-day game drive, and a ranger-led walking safari. Guides such as Otto, Rama, Musa, and Zacharias have led this route. The package includes private transport, camp accommodation, six meals, and a group limit of 12.
You’ll travel by private vehicle from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park, about five to six hours each way, for afternoon and sunrise game drives. Look for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, elands, and greater kudu. Gabriel handles arrangements, while guides such as Akida and Nick have led past trips.
Leave Dar es Salaam at 4:00 a.m. for a private, full-day Mikumi National Park safari with an English-speaking guide. Expect breakfast, lunch, bottled water, hotel or airport transfers, and game drives in an open-roof 4x4. Guides such as Mike and Yunus have earned praise for their friendly service and strong park knowledge.
“It was my firsr time Safari in Africa and it went very well i have enjoyed the journey and the park itself where a lot of wild animals were there for me first time to meet them that close ... the tour guide Mike was extremely welcoming and knowledgable as well very friendly ... amazin overall experience”
Travel from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro by SGR train, then ride into Mikumi National Park for late-morning and evening game drives. A private air-conditioned vehicle, picnic lunch, drinks, park fees, and a licensed guide are included. The team includes Winnie, Pili, Isaya, and Danford.
“We had such an amazing time on this one-day safari. Everything was well-organized, communication was attentive, and our guide was so knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend the day with. We saw so many animals, I didn't think it would be possible!! Train travel was easy and pleasant. We would absolutely book a tour with Kihindo again!”
Travel privately from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park for two nights of game drives, including afternoon, early morning, and departure-day viewing. Your guide may be Khalifa, Silas, or French-speaking Tatiana. Transport, meals, park accommodation, and hotel pickup are included, with Uluguru Mountain views near Morogoro.
Start and finish in Dar es Salaam on a five-day southern Tanzania safari through Selous Game Reserve and Mikumi National Park. Ride in a 4x4 Landcruiser with a pop-up roof, take a boat safari among hippos and crocodiles, walk with a guide, and spend long days watching elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, and more. Groups are limited to 12.
Take the 6:00am Express train from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro, then continue by road to Mikumi National Park for two private game drives. Lunch, refreshments, park entry, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Expect lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, zebras, and more than 300 bird species, but allow a very long day.
“The only negative thing was the long way from DAR to Mikumi. All the rest was perfect. Our driver was very friendly and explained us a lot about Tanzania, their culture and for sure, the animals. We have seen a lot of them during our two game drives.”
Travel from Dar es Salaam through Mikumi, Ruaha, and Udzungwa Mountains National Parks in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a driver-guide. Expect elephant herds, giraffe, buffalo, possible lions and wild dogs, long game drives, a Sanje Waterfalls trek, and seven nights of camp lodging. Guides named in past trips include Hamisi, Basili, Otto, Juma, Musa, Martin, Rahim, and Rama.
Travel from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park in a 4x4 with an English-speaking guide, stopping for lunch before an afternoon game drive. Sleep at Camp Bastian, take a second game drive, and visit a Maasai boma. Guides named Michael and Samuel have led highly praised departures. The long road journey is part of the bargain.
“A great 2 days, pickup was prompt and the driver was friendly, gave us lots of information on things we passed on the 7hr drive from Dar Es Salaam to the park entrance, the time it takes to reach the park is unpredictable due to the heavy traffic. We saw plenty of animals and was not disappointed, Camp Bastion was the perfect place for a overnight stay, room was comfortable and food was good. Our jeep was very old but done the job perfectly.”
Travel from Dar es Salaam into Selous for a sunset boat safari, a full-day game drive, and an early bush walk. Guides such as Fidelis, Julius, Steven, and Issa have led past departures, but your assigned guide may differ. Private pickup is offered, with return to Dar, the airport, or the Zanzibar ferry.
Travel from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park in a comfortable van, then switch to an open safari jeep for a full day among elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, crocodiles, and more. Fredy is named as the guide in the feedback, and some departures add a Maasai village visit. The private trip includes transport, lodge accommodation, meals, park fees, and soft drinks.
“Amazing Safari Experience with Fredy Safaris! We had an unforgettable safari to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam with Fredy Safaris. The trip was all-inclusive and very well organized. We traveled in a luxury van and enjoyed an open jeep safari inside the park, which made wildlife viewing incredible. We saw many animals and learned a lot from the guide. As a special offer, we also visited a Maasai village, which gave us a deeper cultural experience and made the trip even more special. Everything was professional, friendly, and smooth from start to finish. Thank you very much, Fredy Safaris! Highly recommended! 🌟🦁🐘”
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