Day Trip Safari: Dar es Salaam → Mikumi National Park
This full-day safari from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park offers an efficient introduction to Tanzania’s remarkable wildlife. Travelers may opt for a scenic 5–6 hour road transfer or choose a quick domestic flight for convenience. Often referred to as Tanzania’s “mini Serengeti,” Mikumi features expansive savannahs renowned for frequent sightings of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and lions. Enthusiasts of birdwatching will also appreciate a diverse range of over 400 recorded species. Please note: as this is a day excursion, accommodation is not included, though overnight extensions can be arranged on request.
Day Trip Safari: Dar es Salaam → Mikumi National Park
Your safari begins early with a pre-arranged pick-up directly from your hotel in Dar es Salaam, followed by either a road transfer or domestic flight to Mikumi National Park. Upon your arrival, meet your assigned professional safari guide and embark on a morning game drive across the park’s open plains keep watch for elephants, giraffes, zebras, and predatory species such as lions and hyenas. Around midday, enjoy a bush lunch or a hot meal at one of the park’s lodges, while taking in the scenic surroundings. The afternoon brings another game drive, targeting notable riverine areas and waterholes frequented by various wildlife, such as hippos and herding animals. Late afternoon, begin your return journey by road or air, arriving in Dar es Salaam in the evening for a drop-off at your hotel or airport.
We handle all logistics, including transfers, accommodations, park fees, and guided tours. Our reviews highlight our reliability, knowledgeable guides, and ability to cater to special needs (e.g., vegan diets). Find out more about us here.
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Day Trips: From Arusha or Dar es Salaam, visit parks like Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Saadani, or Mikumi.
Multi-Day Adventures: Options include 3-day Saadani or Mkomazi trips, 5-day Usambara Mountains tours, or 7-day Western Tanzania adventures.
Custom Safaris: Tailored to your preferences, including Serengeti’s Great Migration, Zanzibar extensions, or Kilimanjaro treks.
Daigle Tours, a family-owned company since 2010, specialises in customizable safaris across Tanzania’s Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Circuits. Based in Dar es Salaam, we excel in Southern Tanzania’s less-crowded parks like Nyerere and Ruaha. Our exclusive lodge near Nyerere National Park offers unique wildlife experiences. With experienced guides, top-tier vehicles, and personalised service, we ensure a memorable safari.
Daigle Tours is the first choice for the Southern Circuit because:
- We’re based here – Our head office is in Dar es Salaam so we can easily access the best parks in the region, and we know them inside out.
- Exclusive Safari Lodge in Nyerere National Park (formerly known as Selous) – We own and operate a lodge on the border of Nyerere National Park, so you can enjoy the whole Daigle Tours experience when you stay with us there.
- True Experts – We can’t think of any other safari companies of our size who share our vast knowledge of the region. We can’t wait to show you around our homeland.
Day Trip Safari: Dar es Salaam → Mikumi National Park
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: A full-day safari from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park Tanzania’s “mini Serengeti” for classic wildlife encounters just hours from the city.
INCLUSIONS: Park Fees
All Activities (Unless labelled as optional)
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day program)
Drinking Water (On all days)
All Accommodation (during the safari)
One-way Airport Transfer
Professional Driver/Guide
All Transportation (Unless labelled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
EXCLUSIONS: International Flights (From/to home)
Additional Accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping Guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.)
Government Imposed Increase of Taxes and/or Park Fees
* Indicative costs per person
Why Choose Southern Tanzania?
Why Southern Tanzania?
Southern Tanzania is Tanzania’s best-kept secret, offering unrivaled wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and authentic cultural encounters with fewer visitors. Explore Nyerere National Park’s vast wilderness, cruise the rivers of Selous Game Reserve, and connect with local communities—all with the expertise of Daigle Tours, your local safari specialists.
Why Southern Tanzania Stands Out:
