Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Safari in Mikumi and Saadani National Parks from Dar es Salaam

5 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy a road trip from Dar es Salaam across Tanzania's coastal regions
02 Go for wildlife safaris from sunrise to sunset
03 Admire views of the Indian Ocean from Saadani National Park
04 Spot wild animals like wildebeests, zebra, and lions in Mikumi National Park

Sign up for an adventurous 5-day safari from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park and Saadani National Park. In Mikumi, look out for eland, the world's largest antelope, along with zebra, wildebeest, impala, and buffalo on game drives. Continue to Saadani National Park, where the land meets the marine and the park boasts views of the Indian Ocean. Along the way, enjoy a visit to a Masai village, wildlife safaris from sunrise to sunset, and time on the beach.

Saadani National Park is the only national park in Africa that boasts a view of the Indian Ocean.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Dar es Salaam, Mikumi National Park, Saadani National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

You will be picked up from your place in Dar es Salaam by your tour guide. Start driving to Mikumi and cross Tanzania's coastal regions.
Visit the Masai village and go for an evening game drive.

Overnight at Vuma Hills Tented Camp.

Day 02

Full-Day Safari in Mikumi National Park

Meet your guide at your accommodation at 8:00 am and set out for a game drive safari with your packed lunch. Antelope sightings are common in Mikumi National Park. You can even see eland, the world's largest antelope, as well as other animals like zebra, wildebeest, impala, and buffalo.
Drive back to the camp at sunset.

Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 03

Mikumi National Park to Saadani National Park

Meet your guide at 08:00 am to depart from Mikumi National Park and start driving to Saadani National Park.
Go for an evening game drive in the park. Saadani National Park is the only national park in Africa that boasts a view of the Indian Ocean. You can spot warthogs, common waterbucks, reedbucks, hartebeests, wildebeests, red duikers, greater kudus, leopards, spotted hyenas, and black-backed jackals.

Overnight at Simply Saadani Camp (tented view).

Day 04

Game Drive and Beach Time in Saadani National Park

Go for an early morning game drive in the park at 06:30 am with your packed breakfast.
Return to the camp at 12:00 pm and enjoy the beach for the rest of the day until evening.

Overnight at Simply Saadani Camp (tented view).

Day 05

Return to Dar es Salaam

Drive back to Dar es Salaam and have lunch on the way.
You will be dropped off at your place in Dar es Salaam.

Where this trip takes you

Mikumi National Park, eland and zebra, Saadani National Park, Indian Ocean views, Dar es Salaam coastal regions

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Dar es Salaam 3 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transportation in a 4WD safari vehicle
Accommodation
All meals
Park fees
Wi-Fi hotspot
Bottles of mineral water during the safari

What's Not Included

Flight or ferry tickets
Tips for the cook, driver, or guide
Extra drinks at the hotel or camp
All activities not mentioned in the itinerary

What to bring

T-shirts and tank tops
Long-sleeved shirt (to protect against sunburn)
Shorts
Lightweight long pants or convertible long-short pants
Warm fleece sweater or jacket
A swimsuit
Cotton socks and underwear
Pyjamas
A pair of comfortable walking shoes
A pair of sandals or flip flops
Wide-brimmed hat
Bandana (for dust)
Thick sweater, gloves, and toque if you are travelling during the cold season (June to August)
Sunglasses
Insect repellent and sunscreen are must-haves.

Know before you go

Cell/mobile phones - You can buy a SIM card and use your own cell/mobile phone for communication and the internet. Please ask our guide for assistance.
ATMs - There are a few ATMs in big hotels or at the airport that support Visa or MasterCard cards for cash withdrawals.
Cash - The best currency to bring is US dollars. US$50 and US$100 bills get better exchange rates than smaller denominations (and other currencies). However, you are advised to leave large bills in the hotel safe and carry small bills ($10 or $20).
Valuable items - Like any other big city, carrying expensive items such as iPads and iPhones can be risky when walking on the streets, but they are safe in the hotel.
Security at the parks - When traveling in the national parks, our guides are trained to put your security and protection from wildlife first. They will warn you if it is not safe to get out of the safari vehicle.
Photography - Do not take photographs of border posts, military or police posts, government buildings, or people unless they have agreed. Before taking a photograph of a local person, it is respectful to ask permission first. Often, a small payment ($5) is expected.
Drinking water - Tap water is not safe to drink. Please use bottled mineral water for drinking and even for brushing your teeth.
Covid 19 information - The borders are open to all international visitors to visit Tanzania and Zanzi.

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