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Day Trip-Mikumi Day safari from Dar es salaam via SGR
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Duration - 12 hours
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Guide optionsEnglish
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
Embarking on a day trip from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park via the SGR (Standard Gauge Railway) is an excellent way to experience Tanzania’s wildlife in a single day. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you plan your adventure:
Highlights
- Half-Day Safari Adventure – Game drive inside Mikumi National Park.
- Big Game Spotting – Lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests & buffalo.
- Birdwatching Paradise – Over 400 bird species recorded in the park.
- Scenic Landscapes – Wide savannahs and views of the Uluguru Mountains.
Description
Day Trip-Mikumi Day safari from Dar es salaam via SGR
Morning Departure
• Hotel Pickup: Your day begins early with a pickup from your hotel in Dar es Salaam around 5:00 AM.
• Train Journey: Board the 6:00 AM SGR Express train to Morogoro, arriving approximately at 7:37 AM.
Transfer to Mikumi National Park
• Drive to Mikumi: Upon arrival in Morogoro, a driver will meet you for a 1.5-hour drive to Mikumi National Park.
Safari Experience
• Game Drives: Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in Mikumi National Park, home to a variety of wildlife including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and over 400 bird species.
• Meals: Breakfast is typically taken in Morogoro, with lunch provided within the park during the safari.
Evening Return
• Return to Morogoro: Depart Mikumi around 4:00 PM to catch the 7:18 PM train back to Dar es Salaam.
• Arrival in Dar es Salaam: The train arrives at approximately 9:05 PM, with a transfer back to your hotel concluding the day.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Meals
- Train tickets
- Safaris car
- Transfer car
- Exclusions:
- Tips
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Mikumi National Park
Your journey begins early in the morning with a hotel pickup around 5:00 AM in Dar es Salaam. You’ll head to the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) station, where you’ll board the 6:00 AM electric train bound for Morogoro. The train offers a smooth and comfortable ride, covering scenic terrain in about 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Upon arrival in Morogoro around 7:40 AM, a private driver or tour guide will meet you and transfer you by car to Mikumi National Park, which is approximately an hour away. By around 9:00 AM, you’ll arrive at the park and begin a guided game drive.
Mikumi is part of the larger Selous ecosystem and is known for its rich variety of wildlife. During your half-day safari, you can expect to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, lions, and possibly even leopards. The park is also a paradise for bird watchers, with over 400 species recorded. Your game drive includes a bush lunch inside the park, typically under a shaded picnic spot or in a lodge area.
After an exciting day of wildlife viewing, you’ll begin your return journey to Morogoro around 4:00 PM. You’ll catch the 7:18 PM SGR train back to Dar es Salaam, arriving around 9:05 PM, where a driver will take you back to your hotel.
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Day Trip-Mikumi Day safari from Dar es salaam via SGR duration is 12 hours.
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