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

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Experience thrilling game drives in Mikumi National Park, spotting lions, elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife
• 02 Travel comfortably by modern SGR train between Dar es Salaam and Morogoro
• 03 Discover Maasai traditions during an authentic cultural village visit
• 04 Enjoy scenic savannah landscapes ideal for wildlife photography

Discover Tanzania's wildlife on this 2-day safari to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam. Travel comfortably by SGR train to Morogoro before exploring the park's open savannah on exciting game drives. Spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo roaming the scenic Mkata floodplains. Experience authentic Maasai culture during a village visit and learn about their traditions, then relax overnight at a comfortable lodge on this short yet unforgettable safari escape.

Begin a game drive across the famous Mkata floodplains, where wildlife is easy to spot in the open savannah landscapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Mikumi National Park

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi Safari and Maasai Village Visit

• Begin the adventure with an early morning pickup around 5:00 AM from your hotel in Dar es Salaam and transfer to the train station.
• Board the modern SGR train for a comfortable 1.5-hour journey to Morogoro through the scenic countryside of Tanzania.
• Meet your professional safari guide upon arrival and continue to Mikumi National Park, located about one hour away.
• Begin a game drive across the famous Mkata floodplains, where wildlife is easy to spot in the open savannah landscapes.
• Look out for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, wildebeest, hippos, and other wildlife during the drive.
• Stop for lunch inside the park before continuing with an afternoon game drive through diverse wildlife areas.
• Visit a local Maasai village in the evening to watch traditional dances, learn about Maasai culture, and explore traditional homes known as manyattas.
• Transfer to your lodge after the cultural visit and enjoy dinner followed by an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Morning Game Drive and Return to Dar es Salaam

• Start the day with an early morning game drive in Mikumi National Park, when wildlife is most active in the cool morning hours.
• Observe predators such as lions and watch herds of elephants and antelopes roaming the open plains.
• Return to the lodge for breakfast after the game drive.
• Transfer back to Morogoro for the return journey.
• Board the SGR train and travel back to Dar es Salaam, arriving later in the evening.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• SGR train tickets from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro, return
• All park entry fees for Mikumi National Park
• Game drives in a four-wheel-drive safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Professional English-speaking safari guide
• One night's accommodation at Chambo Villas or a similar lodge
• Meals including lunch, dinner, and breakfast
• Maasai village cultural visit
• Drinking water during the safari
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dar es Salaam

What's Not Included

• International and domestic flights
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses such as souvenirs and laundry
• Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Tips for the guide and driver
• Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

What to bring

• Valid ID or passport
• Comfortable clothing and walking shoes or boots
• Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
• Camera or smartphone for photographs
• Insect repellent

Know before you go

• Early pickup begins around 5:00 AM, so please be ready on time.
• Travel is by SGR train, which is faster and more comfortable than road travel, and luggage limits may apply.
• Respect local customs and ask permission before taking photographs of people.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Magufuli SGR Station - Dar es Salaam, Lugoda Street, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Tour start

Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.