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Safaris From Dar es Salaam - Compare 308 Tours
Dar es Salaam is a fabulous gateway for going on a Tanzania safari. Because of its geographical location, it’s a popular starting point for parks and reserves in the country’s south. But if you’re willing to fly, you could go almost anywhere in the country. Choosing where to go will probably be the hardest decision you make on your whole safari, simply because there are so many incredible possibilities. Take your time to plan carefully, think about which animals you’d like to see, and then approach a tour operator (or a number of different operators) to ask them what your options are. As long as you’re on safari in Tanzania, it’s sure to be an amazing trip.
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2-Day Camping to Serengeti Privately from Dar Es Salaam
$1,089 to $1,111 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Moorland Safaris
4.7/5 – 42 Reviews
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Best Seller
12-Day Remote Tanzania: Safari & Beach
$5,496 to $6,801 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented Bush CampYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Ruaha NP, Mafia Island (Tanzania Beaches), Dar Es Salaam (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.9/5 – 149 Reviews
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8-Day Safari the Pride of Southern Circuit
$1,712 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Ruaha NP, Iringa (City), Nyerere NP, Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
African Pangolin Safaris
5.0/5 – 64 Reviews
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5-Day Safari to Nyerere and Mikumi National Parks
$1,132 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Bujo Tours
5.0/5 – 55 Reviews
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2-Day Excellent Nyerere National Park
$418 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Widman Tours & Safari
4.7/5 – 25 Reviews
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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 – 85 Reviews
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2-Day Mikumi Adventure Safari
$385 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCottage
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Kima Safaris
4.6/5 – 30 Reviews
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3-Day Nyerere National Park
$878 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Kimgoni Tanzania Safaris
4.9/5 – 64 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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5-Day Flying Safari Dar Es Salaam - Ruaha - Zanzibar
$2,475 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Iringa (City), Ruaha NP, Zanzibar (End)
Go Giraffe Safaris
5.0/5 – 15 Reviews
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3-Day Private Safari to Mikumi NP from Dar Es Salaam
$1,062 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Lekobe Adventures Safaris
5.0/5 – 17 Reviews
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3-Day Mikumi Delight
$1,029 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar es Salaam Airport (End)
Antelope Safaris
4.7/5 – 26 Reviews
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3-Day Best of Mikumi National Park
$655 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Adventure Makers Tanzania
5.0/5 – 78 Reviews
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7-Day Tanzania Southern Remarkable Safari
$2,530 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Ruaha NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
RajaTours Tanzania
5.0/5 – 101 Reviews
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3-Day Wildlife Safari in Selous Game Reserve
$655 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Wild Hello Tanzania Tours & Safaris
4.9/5 – 208 Reviews
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5-Day Exploring Southen National Park
$2,121 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Viola Tours and Travel
4.6/5 – 14 Reviews
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4-Day Northern - Luxury Safari Direct Fly Inn and Out
$2,145 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Mercy Yetu Safaris
5.0/5 – 8 Reviews
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4-Day Drive-in and Fly-out Selous Safari Package
$1,441 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Zanzibar (End)
Selous Kinga Lodge
4.3/5 – 12 Reviews
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3-Day All-Inclusive Luxury Big Five Safari
$1,925 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
African Polecat Safaris
4.8/5 – 92 Reviews
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4-Day Luxury Fly-in from Dar Es Salaam to Serengeti NP
$2,310 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Central Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Dar es Salaam Airport (End)
Sercar Serengeti Wildlife Excursion Safaris
5.0/5 – 20 Reviews
5 Questions About Safaris From Dar es Salaam
Answered by
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 Safaris From Dar es Salaam
Where can I go on a safari from Dar es Salaam?
“In general, the most popular safaris out of Dar es Salaam focus on the country’s south. Most often, this means Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve), with its unique mix of incredible wildlife and boat excursions on the stunning Rufiji River. Almost as popular is a visit to Mikumi National Park, which is often compared to the Serengeti for both its wildlife and landscapes. A little farther away but still within reach, Ruaha National Park is a massive park filled with lions and other fantastic wildlife. One final option for a short excursion from Dar is Saadani National Park, which has less wildlife than other parks but has the special attraction of being able to see the animals alongside the coast. If you are willing to fly farther afield, you could visit the parks of northern Tanzania (Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks and the Ngorongoro Crater), but most safaris to these places begin in Arusha. Longer flights could also take you out west to Gombe and Mahale Mountains National Parks, which are Tanzania’s best parks for chimpanzee trekking.”
1How much time do I need for a Tanzania trip from Dar es Salaam?
“There are so many different ways to answer this question because of the many possible safaris you can do from Dar. The simplest answer is that the more time you can spend on safari, the more parks you’ll be able to visit and the more wildlife you’ll get to see. If you only have a day or 2, then Saadani National Park is the best and easiest option. With 3 days you could easily visit Nyerere, and if you fly there and back you can have the best part of 3 days in the park. Add a couple of extra days and you could also spend time in Mikumi. If you prefer to travel at a more leisurely pace, then 1 week spread across Nyerere and Mikumi is ideal. With 10 days you could also visit Ruaha. Of course, if you’re driving to and between these parks, you may need to factor in more time.”
2Can I see the Big Five animals on a safari from Dar es Salaam?
“Seeing the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo) on a safari from Dar es Salaam is possible but difficult. The problem is likely to be rhino: most parks have the other four members of the Big Five, but there are very few rhinos in southern Tanzania. Nyerere National Park may be the exception, with a few black rhinos, but they’re very rarely seen. It’s usually easier to see the Big Five in the north, if you visit the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater on the same trip. Remember that the Big Five is not the only way to think about the best animals to see. The idea of the Big Five was actually invented by colonial hunters to list the five most dangerous animals to hunt. Seeing the Big Five is always a highlight, but these days many safari travelers get just as excited by seeing a cheetah, African wild dog, giraffe or zebra, all of which are easily seen in the parks of the south.”
3Should I go for a road or fly-in trip from Dar es Salaam?
“There are advantages to both kinds of safari, so how you answer this question all comes down to deciding what kind of safari you’d like to enjoy. A fly-in safari is the quickest way to get to and between the parks you’ll visit on safari. This means that you’ll spend less time getting from A to B, which frees up more time for actually looking for animals on the ground. Flying into a park is also like taking a scenic flight, with so many incredible views on the way in and out. You’ll never forget the first time you see a herd of elephants from the air! The problem with flying is that it can be expensive, meaning that it can push some safaris out of reach for those seeking a cheap and affordable trip. Driving also has the advantage of letting you see more of the country and local life up close as you travel around.”
4What is the cost of a Tanzania trip from Dar es Salaam?
“There are many different answers to this question. A 3-day budget camping safari in which you travel by road could start at around US$150 per person per day; it could cost less per day the longer you travel. If, on the other hand, you go on a fly-in luxury safari, the price could start at US$350 to US$400 per person per day and could go much higher. Apart from accommodation, the main variables when it comes to cost include whether you travel in high or low season, whether you’re on a private, group or self-drive safari, and how long you’re traveling for. There will be lots of different tour operators to choose from, and all of them will offer different packages. Whichever one you go for, always make sure that you understand what is (and what isn’t) included. Quoted prices should include all accommodation, meals, some drinks, park entry fees, transfers, guide, driver, game drives and vehicle.”
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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...
Christopher is a British travel writer and has contributed to various Fodor's guidebooks and a range of travel magazines.
The capital of safari in word and deed
If I think about everything that I imagined safari to be before I moved to South Africa and began travelling Africa, it turns out that what I imagined was Tanzania. For me, the striking variety of landscapes and the staggering density of...
Paradise
Love the country and the people of Tanzania. I have visited, Dar es Selam, Karagwe, Arusha, Tanga, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar and every where we went was such a beautiful place and welcoming people. I can’t wait to go back.
A very picturesque country
I climbed Kilimanjaro guided by a wonderful tour guide Angelo. This was a unique experience as I managed to climb the summit and meet the sunrise over Africa. I want to thank the whole team who accompanied me on the way up. All my stuff...
A Magical Experience
This was my first time in the motherland. I had no idea what to expect, and I knew I wanted to experience all that Tanzania had to offer. It was honestly the most amazing vacation I have ever been on. I got to experience so many things-...
A beautiful immersion
We loved the safari ! Everything was amazing, the wildlife, the scenic beauty, everything was wonderful. We want to thank the team for the welcome. This trip is one of our best memories so far. Hope to see you soon !