Escape to the wild on a day trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam. Travel by SGR train and enjoy a game drive in the park, known as the “Serengeti of the South. Start your day with a smooth ride on the SGR, giving you scenic views and a relaxed journey to Morogoro. From there, your professional safari guide will pick you up in a 4×4 safari vehicle and whisk you straight into the park.
The day is packed with thrilling game drives, storytelling from your guide, and breathtaking landscapes you won’t believe are just a few hours from the city. Mikumi National Park is known as the “Serengeti of the South” and for good reason. Vast plains stretch endlessly, dotted with giraffes, zebras, elephants, buffaloes, wildebeests, and prideful lions. Keep your camera ready this is where the wild things truly are!
Begin your adventure early in the morning with a comfortable journey aboard the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro. Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional Oltau Safaris guide and transferred to a customized 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser specially designed for wildlife viewing.
Continue your journey to Mikumi National Park, one of Tanzania’s most accessible and rewarding safari destinations. Upon entering the park, embark on an exciting game drive through the famous Mkata Floodplain, where you will have the opportunity to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, antelopes, hippos, crocodiles, and, if lucky, lions and leopards.
Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch in a designated area within the park while surrounded by the beauty of Tanzania’s wilderness. After lunch, continue exploring different sections of the park and observing wildlife in their natural habitat.
As the day comes to an end, exit the park and begin your return journey to Morogoro Railway Station for your SGR train back to Dar es Salaam. Arrive in the evening with unforgettable memories of your Mikumi safari experience.