Day Trip · Southern Circuit
An Express Safari by Modern Rail
Embark on an unforgettable one-day safari adventure from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park, one of Tanzania’s most accessible and wildlife-rich parks. This express experience is made for time-constrained travellers seeking authentic African wildlife.
A scenic ride on the modern Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) whisks you to Morogoro, followed by a comfortable road transfer to Mikumi for a full-day game drive across the Mkata floodplain — home to elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos and an abundance of birdlife — with a picnic lunch in the heart of the bush.
- Modern SGR train ride — Dar to Morogoro in ~2 hours
- Full-day game drive: Hippo Pools, Mkata Plains & Vuma Hills
- Elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras & hippos
- Perfect for cruise stopovers and short city stays
1 Day
Door to Door from Dar
~2 hrs
Each Way by SGR Train
6+ hrs
Game Driving in the Park
3 Zones
Hippo Pools · Mkata · Vuma Hills
Day by Day
Your Itinerary
Morning
Dar es Salaam → Morogoro by SGR
4:30 AM hotel pick-up and transfer to the SGR station. The 6:00 AM train glides out of Dar es Salaam, arriving in Morogoro around 8:00 AM, where your driver-guide is waiting.
- 🕑 4:30 AM pick-up
- 🚆 6:00 AM SGR departure
- 🤝 8:00 AM meet guide
Midday
Full Game Drive in Mikumi
From 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, a full-day game drive through the Hippo Pools, Mkata Plains and Vuma Hills areas — tracking elephants, lions, giraffes and zebras with a picnic lunch inside the park.
- 🦁 9:30 AM–4:00 PM drive
- 🧺 Bush picnic lunch
- 🐘 Hippo Pools & Mkata Plains
Evening
Return to Dar es Salaam
At 4:00 PM drive back to Morogoro to board the 6:00 PM SGR service, arriving in Dar es Salaam around 8:00 PM with a transfer back to your hotel — and full camera rolls.
- 🚘 4:00 PM depart park
- 🚆 6:00 PM train
- 🏨 8:00 PM hotel drop-off
Cost
What Your Trip Covers
What’s Included
- Return SGR train tickets (economy or VIP class)
- Private vehicle transfer Morogoro ↔ Mikumi
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Park entry fees & full-day game drive
- Packed lunch and bottled water
- Hotel transfers in Dar es Salaam
Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Dinner and snacks not mentioned
Get Your Tailored Quote
Rates vary with group size, season and accommodation level. Tell us your dates and party size and we’ll send a detailed, no-obligation quote within 24 hours — usually much faster on WhatsApp.
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Where You'll Be Travelling
Safari Before Sunset
One day, one train, one unforgettable park — ask us about the next departure.