2-Day Mikumi Safari from Dar es Salaam by Train
A private 2-day safari from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park, travelling by the SGR electric train to Morogoro, with game drives on both days and a night at a lodge or tented camp near the park.
More Time in Mikumi, Without Rushing
Our Mikumi day trip is a long day. Staying a night changes everything: an afternoon game drive when the light softens, an evening at your lodge, and an early drive the next morning when lions and other animals are most active.
Mikumi's open Mkata floodplain is good for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, wildebeest and lions, and it is the closest national park to Dar es Salaam.
Only one day? See the Mikumi Day Trip by SGR Train →
Why Travellers Choose It
- SGR electric train between Dar es Salaam and Morogoro
- An afternoon and a morning game drive in Mikumi
- A night at a lodge or tented camp near the park, full board
- Private vehicle and driver-guide from Morogoro
- Station transfers in Dar es Salaam
Read our park guides: Mikumi National Park
Route Map
- By road
- Day of the trip
Lines show the order of travel, not the exact roads.
We take you to the SGR station in Dar es Salaam for the early morning train to Morogoro, where your driver-guide meets you. After lunch, an afternoon game drive in Mikumi, then your lodge.
Overnight: Lodge or tented camp near Mikumi National Park
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
An early game drive on the Mkata floodplain, lunch, then the drive to Morogoro for the train back to Dar es Salaam. We meet you at the station and take you to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Price Per Person — Private Safari
| Group Size | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $725 |
| 2 People | $480 |
| 3 People | $395 |
| 4 People | $355 |
| 5 People | $330 |
| 6 People | $315 |
Price per person in US dollars, by the number of people travelling together, sharing rooms. Groups of more than 6: price on request.
Trip Notes
- Start & end: your hotel in Dar es Salaam
- Private safari: your group only, on the dates you choose
- Lodge named when we confirm availability
- Prices may change if park fees or train fares change
Includes
- SGR train Dar es Salaam–Morogoro return
- Station transfers in Dar es Salaam
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide
- Mikumi National Park fees
- 1 night at a lodge or tented camp, full board
- Drinking water
Excludes
- International flights and visa fees
- Accommodation in Dar es Salaam
- Travel insurance
- Tanzania's compulsory inbound travel insurance for foreign visitors (44 US dollars per person, from 1 October 2026)
- Tips
- Drinks not included in the meal plan
- Any government increase in park fees or taxes after booking
Questions Travellers Ask
Why stay a night?
You get an afternoon and a morning game drive, the best times for animals, instead of one rushed day.
Is the train comfortable?
Yes. The SGR is a modern electric railway with reserved seats; we book your tickets.
What will we see?
Elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, wildebeest, hippos and often lions. Mikumi has no rhinos.
Can we come from Zanzibar?
Yes: see our 3-day Mikumi safari from Zanzibar by ferry and train.
