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Mikumi safari from Dar es Salaam in one day, by SGR

You do not need a flight or a week off to see elephants in Tanzania. Our Mikumi safari leaves your Dar es Salaam hotel before dawn, rides the electric SGR train inland to Morogoro, continues by road into Mikumi National Park, and spends the middle of the day on game drives, then brings you back to your hotel the same night. Park fees, the train both ways, lunch and a safari guide are all in the price, and you can book and pay online in a couple of minutes.

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Wild elephant right beside the safari jeep in Mikumi
Maasai giraffe in Mikumi National ParkMale lion in Mikumi National ParkOpen safari jeep used for game drives
Safari by train · subject to availability

Mikumi day trip from Dar by SGR.

from USD 199per person for 5+ guests · solo join-in USD 320 · private solo USD 450≈ TZS 537,000

Tanzania's electric SGR train turns a safari into a day out. You board at dawn in Dar, reach Morogoro around breakfast time and spend the heart of the day out in Mikumi National Park looking for elephants, giraffes and lions, before the evening train brings you back to the city.

DurationFull day, early morning to evening
StartEarly-morning hotel pickup
GroupJoin a group or go private
Highlights
  • Return SGR train between Dar and Morogoro
  • Mikumi National Park entry covered
  • Game drives in the morning and again after lunch
  • Lunch inside the park
  • A professional safari guide all day
Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dar es Salaam
  • SGR train tickets, both ways
  • National park entry fees
  • Morning and afternoon game drives
  • Lunch
  • Professional safari guide
  • 2 bottles of water
How the day runs (exact SGR and pickup times confirmed at booking)
  1. Early morning · Pickup at your Dar hotel
  2. Morning · SGR train from Dar to Morogoro
  3. On arrival · Met at Morogoro station by your driver
  4. Mid-morning · Breakfast stop, then the drive to Mikumi
  5. Late morning to afternoon · Game drives, with a break for lunch
  6. Late afternoon · Drive back to Morogoro station
  7. Evening · Return SGR to Dar
  8. Late evening · Dropped back at your hotel
Good to know
  • Shared group or private trip. Train seats and safari availability are subject to confirmation.
  • Animals are wild, so no sighting can be promised.
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Guests1 to 20 · price per person drops as the group grows
2
USD 250 per person
TotalUSD 500

Price for exactly 2 guests.

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All prices
5+ guestsUSD 199
4 guestsUSD 220
3 guestsUSD 230
2 guestsUSD 250
Solo join-inUSD 320
Private soloUSD 450
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Planning notes

A safari day, start to finish.

Before sunrise

We pick you up early in the morning for the SGR train from Dar. You step off in Morogoro around breakfast time, where your safari driver is waiting. Exact SGR and pickup times are confirmed at booking.

In the park

After a breakfast stop you drive on to Mikumi and spend most of the day in and around the park: a morning game drive, lunch inside the park, then a second drive in the afternoon.

Back the same night

The evening SGR brings you back from Morogoro and we drop you at your Dar hotel late in the evening. Expect a long but easy day: the train does the heavy lifting.

Why the train? The train runs from Dar to Morogoro only; the last part of the journey into Mikumi National Park is by road with your driver. Taking the SGR for the Dar–Morogoro leg means the early part of your day is spent in a train seat rather than on the road out of the city. Wildlife is never guaranteed, but Mikumi is known for elephants and giraffes and, with luck, lions.

Your day, step by step

The route: Dar → Mikumi → Dar

You go by electric SGR train from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro, then by road into Mikumi National Park for a game drive and lunch, and back the same way the same day.

Please note: train schedules and safari activities are subject to confirmation. Your exact pickup time, train and return times are confirmed at booking.

See the train line, the road to the park gate and the park area on a map.

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SGR trainRoad transferMikumi National Park (game drive)

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Getting ThereSteps 1–6: hotel pickup, SGR train to Morogoro, road to the park gate

  1. Hotel pickup in Dar es Salaam

    We collect you from your hotel in Dar es Salaam and take you to the SGR station. Pickup time is confirmed at booking.

  2. Magufuli SGR Station, Dar es Salaam

    Board the electric Standard Gauge Railway train at the Dar es Salaam SGR terminal, Magufuli Station.

  3. SGR train to Morogoro

    The train runs west from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro. Some services stop at smaller stations on the way.

  4. Jakaya Kikwete SGR Station, Morogoro

    You are met at Morogoro SGR station for the road transfer.

  5. Road transfer to Mikumi National Park

    Drive by safari vehicle along the main Morogoro–Iringa highway (T1/TANZAM) to the park gate.

  6. Mikumi National Park Main Gate

    Park entry formalities at the main gate, next to the highway.

Safari ExperienceStep 7: game drive and lunch in Mikumi National Park
  1. Safari

    Game drive and lunch in the park

    Game drives in an open safari vehicle, with lunch inside the park. Your guide chooses the route on the day, depending on conditions.

Return JourneySteps 8–9: back to Morogoro, train to Dar, hotel drop-off

  1. Return to Morogoro

    Drive back to Morogoro SGR station for the train to Dar es Salaam.

  2. Train back to Dar and hotel drop-off

    The SGR train back to Magufuli Station, then we drop you at your hotel in Dar es Salaam.

Book This SafariTimes confirmed at booking

Wildlife you may see in Mikumi

These animals are commonly seen in Mikumi, but wildlife is wild: no sighting is guaranteed.

  • Elephant
  • Giraffe
  • Zebra
  • Buffalo
  • Wildebeest
  • Impala
  • Hippo
  • Lion
Choosing your Mikumi trip

One day by train, or two to three days by road?

Mikumi safaris from Dar es Salaam come in two main styles. A two to three day road safari suits you if you want to sleep near the park and see it at dawn and dusk. Our one-day trip suits you if you are short on time, in Dar for work or a layover, or want a safari without a night away. Not sure? Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and a local team member in Dar will help you choose.

Our one-day SGR tripTypical 2–3 day road safari
Nights awayNone, back in Dar the same evening1–2 nights near the park
Getting thereSGR train Dar–Morogoro, then roadRoad all the way
Game drivesMorning and afternoon drivesMore drives, including early and late
PriceFrom USD 199 pp (5+), shown for every group sizeVaries by operator and lodge

What is included, in one price

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dar, SGR tickets both ways, national park entry fees, morning and afternoon game drives, lunch, a professional safari guide and 2 bottles of water. You see the per-person price for your group size before you pay, book online by card and get an instant email confirmation. Questions before or after booking go to our team in Dar on WhatsApp.

What to bring

A light layer for the early start, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and a camera or binoculars. Comfortable clothes in neutral colours work well on game drives. Lunch and water are included. We confirm which ID documents to bring, and the exact SGR and pickup times, when you book.

Want more time?

Mikumi overnight on request.

The trip we sell online is the one-day safari above. If you would rather sleep near the park and add an extra game drive, message us on WhatsApp with your dates and group size and we will tell you what is possible and what it costs. We do not publish a fixed overnight price.

Ask for an overnight price on WhatsApp

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A real safari in one day

Time in the park, not on the road.

This is a genuine same-day safari from Dar es Salaam: out on the morning SGR train, back on the evening one. The train covers Dar es Salaam to Morogoro and the last stretch to the park is by road with your driver, so most of the day goes on game drives rather than highway driving. On our planned schedule most of the day is spent in and around Mikumi National Park: a morning game drive, lunch inside the park and a second drive in the afternoon. Exact train and pickup times depend on the SGR timetable and are confirmed when you book.

Everything that usually adds cost is already in the price: hotel pickup and drop-off in Dar, SGR tickets both ways, national park entry fees, both game drives, lunch, a professional safari guide and 2 bottles of water. Want more time? We arrange an overnight on request, priced on WhatsApp.

FAQ

Questions before you book.

Can I do a Mikumi safari from Dar es Salaam in one day?

Yes. Our Mikumi safari is a single long day: an early-morning hotel pickup, the SGR train to Morogoro, game drives in Mikumi National Park and an evening return to your Dar hotel. Exact SGR and pickup times are confirmed at booking.

How do I get from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi?

We use the SGR electric train from Dar to Morogoro, leaving early in the morning, then our driver takes you by road to the park after a breakfast stop. Exact SGR and pickup times are confirmed at booking. The train tickets both ways are included.

Does the SGR train go into Mikumi National Park?

No. On this trip the SGR train covers only the Dar es Salaam to Morogoro leg. At Morogoro your safari driver meets you and takes you by road to Mikumi National Park, after a breakfast stop. In the evening the driver brings you back to Morogoro for the return train to Dar; the exact time is confirmed at booking.

Are the SGR train tickets included in the price?

Yes. SGR tickets Dar–Morogoro both ways are included, together with hotel pickup and drop-off, park fees, the morning and afternoon game drives, lunch and your safari guide.

How much does the Mikumi day trip cost?

From USD 199 per person for 5 or more guests (≈ TZS 537,000). It is USD 220 per person for 4, USD 230 for 3 and USD 250 for 2. A solo traveller pays USD 320 to join a group or USD 450 for a private trip. Prices and card payments are in USD.

What is included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dar es Salaam, return SGR train tickets, national park entry fees, a morning and an afternoon game drive, lunch, a professional safari guide and 2 bottles of water.

Is there an overnight Mikumi safari?

We can arrange extra time in Mikumi on request, but we do not publish a fixed price for it. Message us on WhatsApp (+255 787 558 850) with your dates and number of guests for a quote.

Will I see lions and elephants?

Mikumi is home to elephants, giraffes and lions, but these are wild animals, so no sighting can be promised on any given day.

How do I book a Mikumi safari from Dar es Salaam?

Choose your group size and pay online by card in USD in the booking section on this page, or message us on WhatsApp first. The trip uses the SGR train from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro, then our driver takes you by road to Mikumi National Park. Train seats and the safari are subject to confirmation.

Can I book the train from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi together with the safari?

Yes. Return SGR train tickets between Dar es Salaam and Morogoro are part of the trip, so you don't book the train separately. The SGR goes as far as Morogoro; from there the rest of the way to Mikumi is by road. Train seats are subject to confirmation.

What is the cheapest way to do a Mikumi day trip from Dar es Salaam?

Travel as a group: the Mikumi day trip starts from USD 199 per person for 5 or more guests. Smaller groups and solo travellers pay more per person, as listed in the cost answer above. The safari is subject to confirmation for your date.

How many hours do you spend in Mikumi National Park?

On our planned schedule, roughly six hours in and around the park, with a morning game drive, lunch inside the park and an afternoon game drive. Exact timing follows the SGR timetable and is confirmed when you book.

Is the 1 day Mikumi safari from Dar es Salaam private?

You can choose. It runs as a shared group (from USD 199 per person for 5+ guests, USD 320 solo join-in) or as a private trip (USD 450 for a private solo traveller).

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the tour starts. See our Cancellation & Refund Policy.