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Safaris From Dar es Salaam - Compare 502 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
2-Day Fly in and out Luxury Safari
$1,089 to $1,210 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Kilipath African Safari
4.9/5 – 229 Reviews
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1-Day Mikumi National Park from Dar Es Salaam
$418 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Marhaba Escape Safaris
5.0/5 – 13 Reviews
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3-Day Nyerere National Park Comfort Safari
$633 to $715 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Connect African Safaris
4.9/5 – 45 Reviews
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3-Day Gombe Chimpanzee Trekking from Dar Es Salaam
$1,474 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented Camp & HotelYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Gombe NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Akondo Adventures
5.0/5 – 105 Reviews
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![12-Day Remote Tanzania: Safari & Beach]()
12-Day Remote Tanzania: Safari & Beach
$6,499 to $7,050 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 – 195 Reviews
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![2-Day Mid Range Safari to Mikumi NP from Dar]()
2-Day Mid Range Safari to Mikumi NP from Dar
$866 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Lekobe Adventures Safaris
4.9/5 – 67 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
![2-Day Fly Dar Es Salaam to Northern Parks and Then Back]()
2-Day Fly Dar Es Salaam to Northern Parks and Then Back
$1,298 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Tanzania Roadside Expeditions
5.0/5 – 314 Reviews
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![2-Day From Dar Es Salaam to Tarangire and Ngorongoro]()
2-Day From Dar Es Salaam to Tarangire and Ngorongoro
$1,221 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Professional Safaris
5.0/5 – 111 Reviews
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![5-Day Mid Range Safari to Serengeti National Park]()
5-Day Mid Range Safari to Serengeti National Park
$1,771 to $2,057 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Arusha (City), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Nyasi Adventure
5.0/5 – 72 Reviews
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![1-Day Unleash the Wild Nyerere National Park Trip]()
1-Day Unleash the Wild Nyerere National Park Trip
$341 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Kima Safaris
4.9/5 – 106 Reviews
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![2-Day Mikumi National Park Private Safari& Maasai Tour]()
2-Day Mikumi National Park Private Safari& Maasai Tour
$462 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 – 80 Reviews
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![2-Day Mikumi Wildlife Adventures]()
2-Day Mikumi Wildlife Adventures
$523 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Asante Bibi Safaris and Tours
4.9/5 – 67 Reviews
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![3-Day Selous (Nyerere NP) Boat & Game Drive]()
3-Day Selous (Nyerere NP) Boat & Game Drive
$1,110 to $1,154 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
5.0/5 – 120 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
4.8/5 – 69 Reviews
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![3-Day Boat Safari & Game Drive in Saadani National Park]()
3-Day Boat Safari & Game Drive in Saadani National Park
$1,522 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Bush CampYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Saadani NP (Tanzania Beaches), Dar Es Salaam (End)
Kilimanjaro Unforgettable
4.9/5 – 12 Reviews
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![5-Day Affordable (Safari Lodges) in (Nyerere & Mikumi)]()
5-Day Affordable (Safari Lodges) in (Nyerere & Mikumi)
$1,496 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping & Hotel
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Golden Trips Tanzania
4.9/5 – 143 Reviews
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![2-Day Enjoy Mikumi NP & Bush Walking by Train]()
2-Day Enjoy Mikumi NP & Bush Walking by Train
$330 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Africa Mulimi Safari Company
4.8/5 – 32 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
4.9/5 – 23 Reviews
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5-Day Tour to Mikumi and Nyerere National Park
$1,122 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Selous Mapumziko Lodge
4.9/5 – 58 Reviews
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![3-Day Mikumi Private Safari with Sgr from Dar]()
3-Day Mikumi Private Safari with Sgr from Dar
$726 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Everlasting African Adventure
4.8/5 – 45 Reviews
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4 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
4 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.”
1Can 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.”
2Should 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.”
3What 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...
CH
I loved Tanzania. It is a beautiful country!
The north of Tanzania is absolutely stunning. The scenery was truly spectacular—vast landscapes and breathtaking views at every turn. We were amazed by the incredibly diverse wildlife we encountered. Our safari tour was exceptional in...
DE
An unforgettable experience
We have spent a holiday in Sansibar and made a 2 days safari in Tanzania with " African Flowers " It was really a great experience. The trip was very well organized, our guide war really great and provided us with all informations about...
PT
An unforgettable safari experience for a three generation family group. Amazing!
We so enjoyed our well organised, trip of a lifetime through the stunningly beautiful national parks of Tanzania, led by our knowledgeable and so friendly guides, and blessed with sightings of innumerable animals. Staying at lodges which...
IT
Best experience of my life
We went on a 4-day safari, spending two nights in lodges and one night in tents, and it was absolutely perfect! We had the privilege of seeing all of the Big Five thanks to our professional and highly recommended guide (we booked through...