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Safaris From Dar es Salaam - Compare 517 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 Mikumi Safari Adventure; Tanzania Hidden Gem
$348 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Widman Tours & Safari
4.9/5 – 85 Reviews
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3-Day Mikumi National Park Safari & Cultural Tour
$377 to $404 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Connect African Safaris
4.9/5 – 45 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Remote Tanzania Safari
$5,081 to $5,950 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented Bush CampYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Ruaha NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Wayfairer Travel
5.0/5 – 196 Reviews
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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 – 70 Reviews
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![2-Day Mikumi National Park by Train]()
2-Day Mikumi National Park by Train
$350 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCottage
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Africa Mulimi Safari Company
4.8/5 – 38 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 – 82 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
$949 to $967 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 – 116 Reviews
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![4-Day Private Tour to Nyerere National Park]()
4-Day Private Tour to Nyerere National Park
$853 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Asante Bibi Safaris and Tours
4.9/5 – 70 Reviews
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![3-Day Dar Es Salaam to Serengeti Ngorongoro & Tarangire]()
3-Day Dar Es Salaam to Serengeti Ngorongoro & Tarangire
$1,892 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Zanzibar (End)
Fondness Vacations
5.0/5 – 58 Reviews
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![3-Day Selous (Nyerere NP) Boat, Game & Walking Safari]()
3-Day Selous (Nyerere NP) Boat, Game & Walking Safari
$590 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Luitours and Safaris
4.8/5 – 124 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
![1-Day Mikumi National Wildife Safari by Sgr Train]()
1-Day Mikumi National Wildife Safari by Sgr Train
$300 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Migration Venture Africa
4.9/5 – 487 Reviews
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![3-Day Nyerere NP for Amazing Game & Boat from Dar'slaam]()
3-Day Nyerere NP for Amazing Game & Boat from Dar'slaam
$735 to $760 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Shammah Wonders Safari
5.0/5 – 164 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
$402 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Tanz America Safaris
5.0/5 – 11 Reviews
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![4-Day Mikumi & Saadani National Park Safari in Style]()
4-Day Mikumi & Saadani National Park Safari in Style
$1,859 to $1,969 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Saadani NP (Tanzania Beaches), Dar Es Salaam (End)
Kilimanjaro Unforgettable
5.0/5 – 22 Reviews
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![1-Day Mikumi National Park from Dar Es Salaam]()
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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Top Rated Operator
![3-Day Nyerere Safari with Selous Kinga Camp]()
3-Day Nyerere Safari with Selous Kinga Camp
$895 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Indigo Safaris
4.9/5 – 182 Reviews
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![5-Day Safari Expeditions in (Mikumi & Nyerere Parks)]()
5-Day Safari Expeditions in (Mikumi & Nyerere Parks)
$1,188 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Morogoro (City), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Golden Trips Tanzania
4.9/5 – 167 Reviews
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![3-Day Enjoy Mikumi National Park by Train]()
3-Day Enjoy Mikumi National Park by Train
$671 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Saga Expedition
4.8/5 – 6 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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![2-Day Mikumi Safari - Wildlife& Scenic Game Drive]()
2-Day Mikumi Safari - Wildlife& Scenic Game Drive
$325 to $330 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Maasai Village (Cultural Village), Dar Es Salaam (End)
Safari Moja Matata
5.0/5 – 63 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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