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Safaris From Dar es Salaam - Compare 347 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 Safari to Mikumi NP from Dar by Fast Train
$664 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetHotel
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Lekobe Adventures Safaris
4.9/5 – 50 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 – 90 Reviews
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12-Day Remote Tanzania: Safari & Beach
$6,299 to $6,699 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
4.8/5 – 181 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Serengeti from the Sky
$2,145 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Central Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Safari Soles
5.0/5 – 337 Reviews
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![3-Day Tarangire-Ndutu-Ngorongoro from Dar-Es-Saalam]()
3-Day Tarangire-Ndutu-Ngorongoro from Dar-Es-Saalam
$1,838 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Tarangire NP, Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP), Ngorongoro Crater, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Sereland Africa Safaris
4.9/5 – 19 Reviews
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![2-Day Mikumi Great Experience]()
2-Day Mikumi Great Experience
$348 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Widman Tours & Safari
4.7/5 – 50 Reviews
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![1-Day Mikumi National Park by Train from Dar Es Salaam]()
1-Day Mikumi National Park by Train from Dar Es Salaam
$385 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 – 41 Reviews
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![2-Day Private Nyerere Haven Safari from Dar Es Salaam]()
2-Day Private Nyerere Haven Safari from Dar Es Salaam
$449 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Dallas Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 59 Reviews
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![3-Day Selous (Nyerere NP) Boat, Game & Walking Safari]()
3-Day Selous (Nyerere NP) Boat, Game & Walking Safari
$583 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Luitours and Safaris
4.8/5 – 116 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
![8-Day Serengeti Safari & Chimpanzee Trekking]()
8-Day Serengeti Safari & Chimpanzee Trekking
$2,849 pp (USD)
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania & Uganda: Private tourBudgetCamping & Tented Camp
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Gombe NP, Arusha (End)
Colours Africa Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 205 Reviews
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![1-Day Private Mikumi National Park Tour FR Dar Es Salaam]()
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 Mahale Chimpanzee Trekking and Romantic Getaways]()
5-Day Mahale Chimpanzee Trekking and Romantic Getaways
$1,953 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetGuest House & Hotel
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mahale Mountains NP, Kigoma (Town), Dar Es Salaam (End)
Go Giraffe Safaris
5.0/5 – 23 Reviews
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![3-Day Nyerere National Park Mid Range Safari]()
3-Day Nyerere National Park Mid Range Safari
$1,040 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Golden Trips Tanzania
5.0/5 – 78 Reviews
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![3-Day 2 Nights Mikumi Wildlife Safari]()
3-Day 2 Nights Mikumi Wildlife Safari
$591 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Connect African Safaris
4.9/5 – 44 Reviews
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![2-Day Nyerere National Park - Formerly Known as Selous]()
2-Day Nyerere National Park - Formerly Known as Selous
$671 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 – 19 Reviews
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![1-Day Dar Es Salaam to Mikumi NP by Train and Car]()
1-Day Dar Es Salaam to Mikumi NP by Train and Car
$396 to $429 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Smile With Us Tours In Africa
4.8/5 – 166 Reviews
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![2-Day Fly in and out Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire]()
2-Day Fly in and out Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire
$1,089 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Kilipath African Safari
4.9/5 – 136 Reviews
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![7-Day Selous and Ruaha Fly-in Safari]()
7-Day Selous and Ruaha Fly-in Safari
$3,965 to $4,380 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented Bush CampYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Ruaha NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Indigo Safaris
4.7/5 – 153 Reviews
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![2-Day Mikumi from Dar Es Salaam by Sgr with 2 Game Drive]()
2-Day Mikumi from Dar Es Salaam by Sgr with 2 Game Drive
$457 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Plex Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 76 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
![4-Day Astonish Mikumi NP and Ruaha National Park]()
4-Day Astonish Mikumi NP and Ruaha National Park
$750 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & BandaYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Ruaha NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Kihindo Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 340 Reviews
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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
Anthony Ham
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...
CN
Very worth to visiting
This place is really worth to visiting.This must be one of the best scenery I have ever seen in my life .I met a great tour guide,we saw many animals.Thank you very much for the kindness of the local people. tip.It's very cold on the...
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To see animals living in the wild was an experience of a lifetime for us.
We always wanted to travel to Africa and see at least one country and its people, as well as the many animals living there. Our trip was to the Serengeti and lasted 9 nights. We spent three of those nights in a hotel in Arusha. The rest...
BE
Trip of a lifetime!
**Safari Review: 7-Day Drive Safari in Tanzania** Our 7-day safari in Tanzania was an unforgettable experience! From the moment we set off, we were immersed in the breathtaking landscapes of the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire,...
FI
Very interesting and relaxing
We ordered a 4-day safari from Meru slopes Tours & Safaris, joint tour. It was a great experiences for us (a couple 60+). Everything was well organized. Even staying overnight in a tent. The scenery was great. We saw a lot of animals, even...