The nearest big-game reserve to Dar es Salaam — reachable by road or the new SGR railway. Choose a focused day trip or a longer stay, with a private guide helping you make the most of your time in the park.
A quick drive or a scenic ride on the SGR railway from Dar es Salaam gets you to Mikumi, Humbaro’s easiest park to reach — the Mkata floodplain turns up lion, elephant, buffalo and giraffe sightings, even on a single-day outing.
Explore the itineraries connected to this destination or experience. Compare their routes and durations, then open the full details to see which journey fits your plans.
1 dayFrom US$352Catch the standard-gauge railway out of Dar es Salaam and you’ll be on a private game drive inside Mikumi National Park by mid-morning — a complete big-game day out, with no overnight stay required. Review the route and inclusions below to see how this short escape fits into your time in Tanzania.
2 daysCombine a Mikumi game drive with a hike up into the Uluguru Mountains near Morogoro — savannah wildlife one day, cool highland forest the next, all in a single trip. Read through the two-day programme and tell us how you like to travel, so we can discuss the details of your private escape.
3 daysFrom US$781A relaxed, private Mikumi safari built around two complete days of game driving across the Mkata floodplain and the Mwanambogo dam loop. The itinerary gives you time to enjoy more than a quick visit; your written quote will set out the final arrangements for your chosen dates.
2 daysFrom US$870Bypass the road altogether — a light-aircraft hop from Dar es Salaam lands you directly in Mikumi for a quick, comfortable taste of the southern circuit. See the proposed programme, then discuss flight arrangements, your travel party and accommodation preferences with our team.
Tell us where your imagination takes you, how long you have and the way you like to travel. Our Dar es Salaam team will help turn those first ideas into a private Tanzania itinerary and a clear written quote.
Plan your safariA question or a safari idea? Share your mobile number and message, then continue the conversation with our team on WhatsApp.