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Safaris From Dar es Salaam - Compare 283 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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Best Seller
12-Day Remote Tanzania: Safari & Beach
$5,390 to $6,669 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented Bush CampYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Ruaha NP, Mafia Island (Beach), Dar Es Salaam (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.9/5 – 149 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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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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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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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 – 24 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 – 16 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 – 100 Reviews
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2-Day Mikumi Wilderness Safari
$400 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Nkollo Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 44 Reviews
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6-Day Adventure Safari to Southern Circuit(Nyerere)
$1,885 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Ace Tanzania Tours
5.0/5 – 4 Reviews
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2-Day Nyerere National Park - Formerly Known as Selous
$660 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Promised Land Tours
5.0/5 – 13 Reviews
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9-Day Private Safari - Selous/ Southern National Parks
$8,201 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented Bush CampYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Ruaha NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Velam Safaris
5.0/5 – 1 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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 Guided Safari to Mikumi & Nyerere NP + Boat Safari
$960 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Morogoro (City), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
African Pangolin Safaris
5.0/5 – 64 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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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Mikumi NP to Selous GR, Game Drive + Boat Safari
$990 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Uwanda Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 133 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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Top Rated Operator
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 – 153 Reviews
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4-Day Luxury Fly from Dar Es Salaamto to Serengeti NP
$2,310 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Central Serengeti, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Dar es Salaam Airport (End)
Sercar Serengeti Wildlife Excursion Safaris
5.0/5 – 19 Reviews
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10-Day 9 Nights to Southern Tanzania National Parks
$4,950 to $5,170 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Dar es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Udzungwa Mountains, Ruaha NP, Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Kubwa Five Safaris
5.0/5 – 122 Reviews
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Best Seller
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
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...
Unforgettable Experience
I had an amazing safari adventure with Tanzania Pilgrimage Safaris, exploring Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti, and Tarangire National Parks. The knowledgeable guides made each stop unforgettable, from the vast plains of Ngorongoro...
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!
Our safari was great. At the airport, after resolving a few small problems, we were picked up by the driver and taken to Arusha to a good hotel to spend the night and agree on the Safari that would start the next day. We had booked the...
Beautiful Country
My daughter and I did a 3 day fly in fly out from Zanzibar. You get the island experience in Zanzibar with beautiful beaches and Stonetown. When you hit the Serengeti it is such a special place, the Crater is another totally different...