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3-Day Safari From Dar es Salaam - Compare 102 Tours
Dar es Salaam is a fun and fascinating city to explore in its own right, but it also puts you in an excellent position for exploring the amazing wildlife destinations in Tanzania’s south. On a 3-day safari from Dar es Salaam, you’ll be traveling to your destination on day 1 and returning on day 3. That means you have 2 nights and 1 full day on safari, plus part of 2 other days. This is certainly enough to get a taste of one of the fantastic national parks in southern Tanzania. So start planning what animals you want to see and where you’d like to go. Then get ready for a wonderful safari experience.
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3-Day Safari to Nyerere National Park Safari
$715 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Bujo Tours
5.0/5 – 55 Reviews
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3-Day Unforgettable Experience in Nyerere National Park
$660 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 – 24 Reviews
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3-Day Nyerere Private Safari
$878 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Nkollo Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 44 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Private Safari to Nyerere National Park
$1,705 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented Bush CampYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Tanzania Roadside Expeditions
5.0/5 – 250 Reviews
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3-Day Mikumi Safari (Private Tour)
$611 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Kasaka Tours
4.9/5 – 29 Reviews
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3-Day / 2 Nights Lodge Mikumi National Park Safari
$528 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar es Salaam Beaches, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Swahili Paradise Tours & Safaris
4.1/5 – 85 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Dar Es Salaam to Selous for Wildlife Adventure
$580 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Uwanda Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 133 Reviews
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3-Day Serengeti from the Sky
$2,145 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Central Serengeti, Serengeti NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Safari Soles
5.0/5 – 246 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Mikumi Mid-Range Safari
$1,216 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range ResortYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Gosheni Safaris Africa
4.9/5 – 418 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Nyerere -Selous Game Drive & Boat Safari
$727 to $743 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Migration Venture Africa
4.8/5 – 316 Reviews
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3-Day 3-Day Private Safari to Nyerere National Park
$1,195 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Professional Safaris
5.0/5 – 55 Reviews
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3-Day Mikumi National Park Mid Range Safari
$737 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Golden Trips Tanzania
4.8/5 – 31 Reviews
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3-Day Nyerere National Park
$878 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Kimgoni Tanzania Safaris
4.9/5 – 62 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Mikumi' National Park with Maasai Traditional
$649 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge & Banda
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Smile With Us Tours In Africa
4.8/5 – 153 Reviews
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3-Day Nyerere National Park Game Drives and Boat Safari
$688 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
RajaTours Tanzania
5.0/5 – 100 Reviews
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3-Day Authentic Nyerere National Park(Selous)
$616 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Great Escape Trails
5.0/5 – 33 Reviews
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3-Day Last Minute Joining Safari to Mikumi National Park
$407 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Selous Explorer
4.9/5 – 53 Reviews
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3-Day Mikumi and Udzungwa - Wonders
$650 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Udzungwa Mountains, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Happy Moments Tours
4.9/5 – 39 Reviews
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3-Day Safari at Makubi Camp
$974 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
SED Adventures Tours & Safaris
4.9/5 – 30 Reviews
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3-Day Mikumi Safari Including Maasai Village Tour
$594 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Luitours and Safaris
4.7/5 – 104 Reviews
5 Questions About 3-Day 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 3-Day Safaris From Dar es Salaam
Where can I go on a 3-day safari from Dar es Salaam?
“With 3 days, you should have enough time to visit Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) or Mikumi National Park. These are two of the best parks for wildlife and wild landscapes in East Africa. Nyerere is a fantastic place to see lion, elephant, hippo, crocodile, zebra and giraffe, and so much more. You can also enjoy some time on the Rufiji River on a boat safari. Mikumi is similarly good with many of the same animals, and its floodplains are often compared to the Serengeti. If you’d like to combine wildlife with a coastal location, you could consider Saadani National Park, although this would realistically only take up a day or two. Saadani is probably best suited to a shorter safari. If you’re willing and able to fly, you could, in theory, fly to any park in Tanzania. However, you won’t find many cheap or affordable safari options of this kind.”
1Is 3 days enough for a trip from Dar es Salaam?
“In my opinion, 3 days is a minimum amount of time for a safari trip from Dar es Salaam. If you can organize to have more time, then you should try and do so. To really make the most of your time on safari, it’s always best to have at least 1 full day in the destination, so you can wake up surrounded by wild Africa and then fall asleep under the same conditions later the same day. Having 1 full day like this is something everyone should experience at least once. It’s also best to maximize the number of early mornings and late afternoons you spend in the destination: the more you have of these the better it is for you. That’s because this is when the animals are at their most active and easiest to see. It’s also the best time for the nicest light for taking photos. With 3 days, you should have four of these experiences, which could mean four game drives, or three game drives and a boat safari on the Rufiji River.”
2Is a fly-in safari recommended for a 3-day safari from Dar es Salaam?
“Flying can be an excellent way to make the most of your time on a 3-day safari from Dar es Salaam. By flying directly from the city into one of the national parks, you get there in the quickest way possible. This usually means flying into an airstrip in, or close to, the national park in a small plane. You will also get to enjoy some fantastic views on the way, turning your transfer into a scenic flight (and possibly a highlight of your trip). The downside of a fly-in safari is the cost. Flying can be very expensive, which means that the per-day cost of your safari will be high. In this sense, flying is not a very cheap or affordable way to get around for many travelers. If instead you travel by road, you’ll get to see more of the country in an entirely different way, with lots of vignettes of local life along the way.”
3What animals can I expect to see?
“The animals you see will vary depending on which park you visit during your 3 days. If you visit Mikumi National Park or Nyerere National Park, there’s a good chance that you might see lion, elephant, zebra, giraffe, hippo and crocodile. Other big cats and, in Nyerere, African wild dog, may be unlikely in just 3 days but they are in the parks and certainly possible. Nyerere also has the Rufiji River, which means you’ll almost certainly see lots of birds as well. If you include Saadani National Park on your trip, watch out for hippo, crocodile, giraffe, elephant and Lichtenstein’s hartebeest. If you’re very lucky, you may even see a lion or two. In Saadani, it’s also about the location and the chance to see many of these animals right by the Indian Ocean.”
4How much does a 3-day trip from Dar es Salaam cost?
“With so many different tours and packages to choose from for your 3-day safari, it can be difficult to be precise about prices. If you’re on a budget camping safari and you travel to (and around) the parks by road, you might be able to arrange a budget safari for around US$100 to US$150 per person per day. If you’re paying this little, it’s possible that you’ll need to help with camp chores that might include cooking, washing up, and setting up and taking down tents. If you choose a fly-in safari, prices should start at around US$350 to US$400 per person per day, but this could go significantly higher if you pay for luxury overnight accommodation, especially in high season (June to October). And if you go on a private safari (where you’ll pay for the guide, vehicle and driver all by yourself) rather than a group safari (where these costs are shared), you could pay even more. Make sure that you understand what is included in any quoted price from a safari company. Transfers, guide, driver, game drives, food and some drinks, park entry fees and accommodation (including, where applicable, camping equipment) should all be included, but always ask.”
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Endless Space
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Unforgettable Experience
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Amazing!
Absolutely loved my day safari at Mikumi Park! It was a one-day trip from Dar es Salaam, and it exceeded all expectations. Huge thanks to the agency for their flexibility and accommodating all our special requests, like starting the tour at...
Unforgettable!
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Beautiful Country
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