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1-Day Tanzania Safari Tour by Wildpack Safaris
Offered by - Wildpack Safaris
Tour Features
The Mikumi day trip from Dar es Salaam by train is the perfect safari for travelers who want to experience real African wildlife in just one day. This tour uses the fast and comfortable SGR train from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro, followed by a short transfer to Mikumi National Park, one of the most accessible wildlife parks in Tanzania. The trip offers a full day game drive, beautiful landscapes, and the chance to see lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and many other animals, then return to Dar es Salaam the same evening. This safari is ideal for business travelers, tourists with limited time, and anyone looking for a quick but unforgettable Tanzania safari experience. With modern train transport, professional safari guides, and well-planned timing, this is one of the best short safaris starting from Dar es Salaam.
| Budget tour | This budget tour includes camping and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Open 4x4, Train. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Budget Accommodation No images available | Lunch Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Mikumi National Park Day Trip
Your safari begins early in the morning in Dar es Salaam around 5:30am, where you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) station for the fast train to Morogoro. The modern train offers a comfortable and smooth journey, allowing you to avoid long road travel and reach the safari area quickly about 1.5 hours of traveling.
After arrival in Morogoro, your professional safari guide will meet you at the station and transfer you by 4×4 safari vehicle to Mikumi National Park, which takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. The drive passes through beautiful countryside and local villages before entering the park.
Upon arrival at Mikumi around 9:30am, you will start a game drive across the famous Mkata floodplain, one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Tanzania, often compared to Serengeti National Park because of its open savannah and abundant animals. During the safari, you may see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, antelopes, hippos, and many bird species.
Around midday, you will stop for lunch at a lodge or picnic site inside the park, followed by another short afternoon game drive to maximize wildlife sightings.
In the late afternoon, you will leave the park and drive back to Morogoro to catch the evening SGR train to Dar es Salaam. Upon arrival at night, our driver will transfer you back to your hotel, ending your Mikumi day trip safari.
Main Destination: Mikumi National Park
Meals & Drinks: Lunch Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Rates Per Person
Feb 28, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Dar es Salaam and ends in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Dar es Salaam and ends in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By
Wildpack Safaris
Kenya
Tanzania
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