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Top 10 nature & wildlife things to do in Dar es Salaam

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Dar es Salaam that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. 1 Day Safari to Mikumi NP by Electric Train, Dar es Salaam1

    1. 1 Day Safari to Mikumi NP by Electric Train

    5.0· 20 reviews· 14 hours

    Mikumi is Tanzania’s fifth-largest national park. It’s also the most accessible from Dar es Salaam. With almost guaranteed wildlife sightings, it makes an ideal safari destination for those without much time.

  2. 2 Days 1 Night Mikumi Adventure Safaris, Dar es Salaam2

    2. 2 Days 1 Night Mikumi Adventure Safaris

    5.0· 8 reviews· 2 days

    Mikumi is best for a short, easy, affordable, and still super satisfying safari. Great bang for your buck in 2 days.

  3. Dar es Salaam: 1-Day Mikumi National Park Safari with Free Pickup, Dar es Salaam3

    3. Dar es Salaam: 1-Day Mikumi National Park Safari with Free Pickup

    5.0· 3 reviews· 12 hours

    This tour is special because it combines travel, nature, and adventure in one day. You will enjoy a scenic train ride from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro, followed by a guided safari in Mikumi National Park where you can see many wild animals. Unlike other trips, this experience gives you both comfortable transport and an exciting wildlife adventure in a short time. You will also enjoy a smooth pickup and drop-off service, making the journey easy and stress-free. It is a perfect choice for travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s wildlife without spending many days.

  1. Dar es Salaam Airport Transfers Comfortable Ride to Your Hotel, Dar es Salaam4

    4. Dar es Salaam Airport Transfers Comfortable Ride to Your Hotel

    5.0· 2 reviews

    Enjoy a stress-free arrival or departure in Dar es Salaam with our private airport transfer service. We offer 24/7 availability, real-time flight tracking, and a warm meet & greet with a name sign at the airport. Ride in clean, air-conditioned vehicles driven by friendly, English-speaking locals who know the city well. Whether you're solo, a couple, or a group, we have the perfect car to suit your needs. Bottled water is included, and Wi-Fi is available in select vehicles. No hidden fees — fuel, tolls, and parking are all covered. Our service is reliable, on-time, and tailored to make your journey smooth and comfortable. We accept bookings up to 6 hours in advance — perfect for last-minute plans or unexpected changes. Whether it's your first time in Tanzania or you're a frequent visitor, trust us to handle your transfer with care and professionalism. Book with confidence and start or end your trip the right way!

  2. Private Safari in Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam5

    5. Private Safari in Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam

    5.0· 1 reviews· 3 days

    Discover the hidden gem of Mikumi National Park on a private safari that offers an intimate wildlife experience without the crowds. Just a short drive from Dar es Salaam, explore the park's sweeping floodplains and encounter a diverse range of animals, including elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, buffalo, and wildebeests. Enjoy comfortable lodge accommodation and guided game drives that bring you closer to nature on this unforgettable journey. - Experience a private safari in Mikumi National Park, rich in wildlife - Encounter elephants, giraffes, lions, and more in their natural habitat - Enjoy comfortable lodge accommodation for a relaxing stay - Conveniently located just a short drive from Dar es Salaam

  3. The Best/Top Rated Cultural City Tour in Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam6

    6. The Best/Top Rated Cultural City Tour in Dar es Salaam

    5.0· 63 reviews

    *** Please Note some stops may be changed or eliminated depending on weather, traffic and time of tour *** For groups of 4 or more people, please contact us directly We offer the best and top rated city tour in Dar es Salaam! Our tour is a mix of facts (history), local experiences (traditions) and fun (culture). When you book Duteni Tours you are directly contributing to the local economy and local Tanzanians. We are locally owned and family operated and all our staff are Tanzanians. We specialize in immersive, local Tanzanian experiences. Come see, learn, experience, taste and explore the business capital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania! Let Duteni Tours take you on our most popular and unforgettable local experiences. Duteni Tours pride is providing elite customer service and unique interactive African experiences for all our guests to enjoy. We also offer amazing African safaris in Nyerere National Park, Mikumi National Park, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Tarangire

  4. 1. Day safaris to Mikumi by Train from dar es salaam, Dar es Salaam7

    7. 1. Day safaris to Mikumi by Train from dar es salaam

    4.9· 42 reviews· 13 hours

    Day 1 Our journey will start early in the morning from Dar es Salaam. Your driver will pick you up from the hotel or the airport if you arrive on a late-night flight. You will be driven to the SGR Train Station for your train to the Morogoro region, which will take approximately 1 hour. Upon arrival, our driver guide will pick you up and drive you to Mikumi National Park, which will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes. You will have a late morning game drive and an evening game drive. After the game drives, your driver will take you back to the train station in Morogoro for your return train to Dar es Salaam. Upon arrival, our driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel, or if you have a flight at that time, our driver will drop you off at the airport. You will have a picnic lunch during the day's activities. The main activity will be a game drive.

  5. Day Safari Tour Selous Game Reserve, Dar es Salaam8

    8. Day Safari Tour Selous Game Reserve

    4.9· 67 reviews· 10 hours

    The Park offers an abundance of wild Nature, and all the plain mammals of East Africa can be encountered—best chances of seeing a wild dog, but still no guarantee. The park assures classic game drive through its savannah and drive along its many water bodies, including the great Rufiji River and lakes. Moreover, this tour offers unlimited game drives starting from early departure from Zanzibar to late departure from Selous.

  6. 2 Days - Mikumi safari depart from Zanzibar or Dar es salaam, Dar es Salaam9

    9. 2 Days - Mikumi safari depart from Zanzibar or Dar es salaam

    4.8· 21 reviews· 2 days

    Mikumi is Tanzania’s fourth-largest national park. It’s also the most accessible from Dar es Salaam. With almost guaranteed wildlife sightings, it makes an ideal safari destination for those without much time (Its a 4 hour drive or 1 hour flight from Dar es Salaam). It is situated less than 300 kilometres from Dar es Salaam, which makes it a very popular park due to its accessibility. The Mikumi flood plain dominates the park, where lion is commonly seen as are packs of wild dog, a rarity elsewhere in Africa. Leopard, Giraffe, elephant, zebra, buffalo, wildebeest, eland, crocodiles, monitor lizard and python are some of the many inhabitants of Mikumi.

  7. Mikumi National Park 2 Days/ 1 Night, Dar es Salaam10

    10. Mikumi National Park 2 Days/ 1 Night

    4.8· 12 reviews· 2 days

    Mikumi Safari is a 2 days short tour from Dar es Salaam , which takes you to visit one of the spectacular's game Parks located in Southern Tanzania safari circuit set for daily and private departures . This is not any other than Mikumi National park where you will stay for 1 nights set for daily and private departures. The park hosts small and large mammals including variety of birds species and reptiles, accommodation can be at the standard at Tanapa Cottage on full board arrangements. You will enjoy and experience nature, wildlife, habit and habitat of the fauna and flora in the natural areas, also peoples and culture. This tour will let you see different kind of wild animals like Lions, Elephants, Zebras, Wildebeests, Buffalos, Hippos, Giraffe and much more.

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