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1-Day Safari From Dar es Salaam - Compare 38 Tours
You only have 1 day to go on safari, so it’s time for you to start planning. You’ll want to get started very early on the day you travel to make the most of your day, and what a day it will be! You’ll need to fly, so think about the flight as part of your safari: it’s a wonderful way to see some of the country in a short space of time. You’ll be going and returning on the same day, and you’ll arrive back in Dar es Salaam exhausted, exhilarated and wishing you had more time. But there is so much to look forward to as you get a taste of one of the wonderful parks that Tanzania’s south has to offer.
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1-Day Trip Mikumi Safari
$330 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Swahili Paradise Tours & Safaris
4.1/5 – 87 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
1-Day Safari to Mikumi by Train from Dar Es Salaam
$281 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tourTented Camp
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Kihindo Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 238 Reviews
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1-Day Mikumi National Park - Tanzania Southern Circuit
$372 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Promised Land Tours
5.0/5 – 18 Reviews
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1-Day Nyerere National Park Memorable Tour
$473 to $495 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Smile With Us Tours In Africa
4.8/5 – 159 Reviews
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1-Day Mikumi Exciting Safari by Sgr Train via Morogoro
$285 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Safari Moja Matata
4.8/5 – 40 Reviews
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1-Day Experience Standard Train Ride to Mikumi Park
$413 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Great Minds Tour & Safaris
5.0/5 – 9 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
1-Day Nyerere National Park Explore from Dar Es Salaam
$550 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Tanzania Mwangaza Safari
4.9/5 – 303 Reviews
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1-Day Mikumi Safari by Electric Train & Open Safari Jeep
$352 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Imara Tours Zanzibar
5.0/5 – 48 Reviews
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1-Day Mikumi National Park by Train from Dar Es Salaam
$275 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Asante Bibi Safaris and Tours
4.9/5 – 19 Reviews
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1-Day Mikumi National Park Tour
$407 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
WildReality Safari
5.0/5 – 21 Reviews
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1-Day Mikumi National Park
$330 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Explorian Safaris
4.9/5 – 13 Reviews
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1-Day Mikumi Wonderful Expedition
$329 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Fresh Mood Treks
5.0/5 – 8 Reviews
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1-Day Exciting Safari from Dar to Mikumi NP by Sgr Train
$350 to $380 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Ziara to Africa Tours and Safari
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
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1-Day Unforgettable Mikumi NP Tour
$411 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Tanzania Royal Explorers
5.0/5 – 5 Reviews
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1-Day Mikumi National Park from Dar Es Salaam and Back
$285 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Gatho Adventures
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1-Day Incredible Adventure at Mikumi National Park
$329 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Siware Adventure
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1-Day Tanzania Mikumi Safari
$391 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Afrisun Tours and Travel
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1-Day Daytrip to Mikumi National Park
$286 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Kima Safaris
4.8/5 – 79 Reviews
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1-Day Private Mikumi National Park Tour FR Dar Es Salaam
$413 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Tanz America Safaris
5.0/5 – 10 Reviews
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1-Day Day Mount Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour
$649 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mt Kilimanjaro, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Mercy Yetu Safaris
4.7/5 – 12 Reviews
5 Questions About 1-Day Safaris From Dar es Salaam
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Anthony Ham
Anthony has written numerous Lonely Planet guidebooks, including ‘Tanzania’ and ‘East Africa’. He writes about Tanzania and the wider region for magazines and newspapers worldwide. He is also the author of ‘The Last Lions of Africa’, part of which is set in southern Tanzania.› More about Anthony
5 Questions About 1-Day Safaris From Dar es Salaam
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Where can I go on a 1-day safari from Dar es Salaam?
“On a 1-day safari from Dar es Salaam, your options are limited, but that doesn’t mean you can’t see some animals while you’re here in one of East Africa’s best wildlife countries. And before you get started, it’s important that you understand exactly what is possible: a 1-day safari means a day trip, so you’ll leave Dar es Salaam in the morning and return to the city the same day. You’ll make the most of your day if you fly to your destination from Dar, and then fly back again. This, of course, will rule out any cheap or affordable budget safaris. If you do fly, the two most obvious parks to visit are Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) and Mikumi National Park, both in Tanzania’s south. They are fantastic parks with incredible wildlife. Another possibility that may involve less travel time is to visit Saadani National Park, although it doesn’t have the wildlife of the other two parks.”
1Which animals can I see on a 1-day trip from Dar es Salaam?
“It all depends on where you go. If you visit Nyerere National Park, there’s a good chance that you could see lion, elephant, zebra, giraffe, hippo and crocodile on a 1-day safari from Dar es Salaam. If you get to see African wild dog or leopard, then you’ve really hit the jackpot. If you visit Mikumi National Park and you get to explore the glorious Mkata Floodplain, you’ll be looking for elephant, giraffe, buffalo and hippo, as well as lion and leopard. If, on the other hand, your safari takes you to Saadani National Park, you’ll probably see hippos and crocodiles, while giraffe and elephant are also commonly spotted. More elusive, especially on a short visit, are Lichtenstein’s hartebeest and, if you’re really lucky, lion. One of the unusual things about Saadani is the setting: it’s the only park where you can see some of these animals within sight of the beach.”
2Is 1 day enough for a trip from Dar es Salaam?
“You’ll certainly wish that you had more time if you only do a 1-day safari from Dar. Apart from being limited in how far you can travel, you’ll also need lots of luck to find the animals you wish to see. Because they are wild creatures, sightings are never guaranteed, and you reduce your chances of seeing them if you only stay such a short time. One other thing to remember is that on a day trip you won’t be visiting any park at the ideal time for seeing animals (which is early morning and late afternoon) because you’ll be traveling there and back at this time. For all of these reasons, if you can add an extra day to your safari trip, do so. However, if you can only spare 1 day, I always believe that 1 day on safari is better than no days at all. If you plan your trip carefully, you can still end up having a really special day.”
3Is a fly-in safari recommended for a 1-day safari from Dar es Salaam?
“There are some big advantages to choosing 1-day fly-in safari packages and tours. The first is that you’ll maximize the amount of time you spend in the destination, rather than using up all of your day traveling to get there and back. Another benefit is that your air transfer will be like taking a scenic flight, and the views you enjoy along the way may end up being a highlight of your trip. And, of course, flying makes possible some of the parks that are farther away from Dar, such as Nyerere or Mikumi. The downside of a fly-in safari can be the cost: flying may be fast, but it is expensive. If you’re planning a cheap and affordable budget safari, choose to visit Saadani, which is close enough to Dar that you won’t need to fly. Lots of locals visit Saadani as a day or weekend trip from the city.”
4How much will this safari cost?
“If you only have 1 day, you’ll need to accept that this will be an expensive day. The only exception to this is a day trip to Saadani, which might be possible for US$100 to US$150 per person per day. This should include transfers, park entry fees, vehicle, guide and lunch. If you’re flying to Nyerere, Mikumi or elsewhere, then your 1-day safari from Dar es Salaam might start at around US$400 to US$500 per person per day, but could cost more. It’s worth shopping around as there can be big price differences between safari operators. You should have lots of day-trip tours and packages to choose from. A couple of final things to remember. First, you should always ask what’s included, and what’s not included, in the quoted price to avoid any nasty surprises when it comes time to pay. And if an operator looks to cut costs by not leaving first thing in the morning and arriving on the last flight back of the day, look elsewhere.”
5Tanzania Reviews
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Mary is an acclaimed travel writer and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including South Africa, Tanzania, East Africa and Africa.
Tanzania – Classic African Safari Destination
Few areas of the continent offer the amount, variety and accessibility of wildlife that Tanzania does, against such a scenic backdrop. Wildlife is abundant, species diversity excellent, and evocative acacia- and baobab-studded landscapes...
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Brian is an award winning travel writer, author of safari books and regular contributor to magazines such as BBC Wildlife and Travel Africa.
Wilderness unlimited
Tanzania may be one of the world’s poorest countries but its national parks and game reserves are the crown jewels of Africa. First among equals is the Serengeti, probably the most famous wildlife refuge on the planet, a wilderness the...
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Mesmerizing
Tanzania is captivating. Went to Kilimanjaro and the sunrise at the summit is the must beautiful I have seen. The safaris are magical, you get to see all these wild animals in their hábitat. the beaches in Zanzibar are the cherry on top.
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Great safari with lots of wildlife
We had a great safari in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and lake Manyara. We saw loads of wildlife, including the big five and beautiful landscape. People were very nice and our guide and people in lodges made enormous efforts to ensure...
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A paradise for animal lovers
I went with Serengeti African Tours and a got a knowledgeable guide in the form of Francis who made our safari unforgettable. The wildlife in Serengeti was spectacular. Not did we see the big 5, but we saw cheetahs, giraffes, hippos,...
Awesome trip
Along with family and friends we visited the Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater, then had a week in Zanzibar at the RIU palace hotel in Nungwi, the whole trip was amazing and the safari was unbelievable. Lucas our driver and guide was the best...