Private Tour
1. Day safaris to Mikumi by Train from dar es salaam
Overview
Available languages
13 hours
Mobile ticket
Day 1
Our journey will start early in the morning from Dar es Salaam. Your driver will pick you up from the hotel or the airport if you arrive on a late-night flight. You will be driven to the SGR Train Station for your train to the Morogoro region, which will take approximately 1 hour. Upon arrival, our driver guide will pick you up and drive you to Mikumi National Park, which will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes. You will have a late morning game drive and an evening game drive. After the game drives, your driver will take you back to the train station in Morogoro for your return train to Dar es Salaam. Upon arrival, our driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel, or if you have a flight at that time, our driver will drop you off at the airport. You will have a picnic lunch during the day's activities. The main activity will be a game drive.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mikumi National Park
This tour is short, but you have the chance to see the Big Four. Mikumi National Park is Tanzania's fourth-largest national park and the most accessible from Dar es Salaam. It covers an area of 3,230km² (1,250mi²) and is situated between the Uluguru Mountains to the north and the Lumango Mountains to the southeast. Mikumi is home to buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, lions, pythons, zebras, leopards, crocodiles, birds, and many other animals.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Licensed Guide/Driver
Lunch
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Air-conditioned vehicle
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1. Day safaris to Mikumi by Train from dar es salaam
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Reviews
38 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A nice day out at Mikumi National Park
munird2014,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We took a train from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro at 8.30am and arrived at 10.00am in Morogoro. Thereafter we took a two hour car ride to Mikumi. The game drive was for about three hours but we shortened our visit by 30 minutes because of heavy rain that began after we had finished two hours of game viewing. The Mikumi Park is good for wildlife viewing but does not have the top 5 - it has lions, elephants, buffaloes and other wildlife but does not have a rhino. We cited very few elephants and did not cite a leopard that others saw. We also did not see buffaloes. Hippos are very few and we saw them under water most of the time. Our experience with lions was wonderful as we followed a pride about to hunt. This was the highlight of our trip. Munir Daya
Mikumi safari
katerinasP4092VM,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very well organized, did their best to make the experience even more exciting! 5/5i Reliable, helpful and welcoming! Our driver was excellent and both our tour guides Saloniki & Nuhu help us have a wonderful time! Thank you all in Kihindo tours!
Professional & Well organized
semacos,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a one-day safari to the Mikumi park from Daressalaam. From the start until the end everything was very well organized and worked out perfectly according to the plan. The communication with Pilly was very smooth and she was really helpful to accommodate our requests. Our guide Nuhu was very attentive and explained us a lot about the wildlife in the park. Our driver Isayah was also trying to make sure that we see as many animals as possible in one day. They were both very friendly. We had the impression that they value the nature and take their jobs seriously. I definitely recommend the Kihindo Tours for anyone who is searching for a professional and well organized safari.
That the duration of the...
Luis G,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00That the duration of the tour is really 17 hours specially because of the train schedule. But otherwise is great
Unforgettable safari
MariaBelen W,,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our safari in Mikumi National Park with Danford and Donald was absolutely incredible! From start to finish, they made the experience seamless, fun, and full of unforgettable moments. Both were extremely knowledgeable about the park, wildlife behavior, and even the smaller details that made every sighting more meaningful. Donald’s sharp eye for spotting animals was amazing — we saw lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and so many bird species we would’ve completely missed without him. Danford was an excellent driver and made sure we were always in the best position for photos while keeping things safe and comfortable throughout the journey.
Best communication, efficiency, great guides, good English spoken !
rockadoc1,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have experienced travel to 79 countries BUT have never experienced a private excursion with so much content and organization! We were picked up at our hotel in Dar Es Salaam by Eddie right on time after being texted what to bring!(passport and all). Eddie (alias Honoratha Shirima) spoke excellent English and efficiently took us to train station right up to the customs agent! We rode the train to Morogora (good seats were provided)! We emerged outside to see a sign with our names and Meshack met us and escorted us to the Kihindo Tour Van. He was cheerful, English speaking, stopped on the way so we could enjoy the sights and baboons! He drove us the 1.5 hour trip to Mikumi National Park. And when we arrived he walked us over to a safari jeep where we were introduced to one of the most enthusiastic tour guides I have met! Nuhu Ismail is about 20 years of age and studied Wild Animals at the University! He had one more year of graduate work to do but you could feel his enthusiasm as soon as we met. He and his colleague drove us into the park and his English was flawless! His enthusiasm never ending! He showed us animals, followed a pride of lions so we could really capture their activities, had us watch a mother elephant nurse her infant talking the WHOLE time of the reproduction of pachyderms! Then we were treated to a wonderful buffet for lunch! He was so attentive and concerned about our comfort and service! After a beautiful lunch we spent many more hours exploring the park! He shared stories with us about medicinal use of plants in Africa! It was truthfully magical! This young man has so much potential I felt honored to be on this safari with him!( and we had already been on two other safaris! None that could beat this one!)! At 5 pm our ride to the train station appeared like clockwork! We rode back to DarEs Salaam quickly on the train! There was a huge chaotic crowd and we had taxi drivers accosting us to be their passengers. We were a little frantic when out of the crowd steps Eddie to escort us to his car! Pure joy to see a familiar face! What a day! Organized! No surprises! No hiccups! If you are thinking of a short memorable safari think Kihindo Tours and Safaris! I know you can’t select your drivers and escorts but if you can think of requesting Nuhu Ismail you will always be happy you did! But when traveling in this region we will always call Kihindo Tours and Safaris
I saw the big fives and had a wonderful experience ever !
Nacimach,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked the one day Safari less than 24 h before and immediately all was organized for me to make my journey the most wonderful I had in Tanzania I thank everyone : the manager and the drivers. A special thanks goes to Junior the guide who took pride of showing me the best of Mikumi National Park. I saw the big fives and had a wonderful experience ever !
Safari with Maasai guides
Nick P,,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This safari experience was excellent from start to finish. The morning pick up by Isaiah was punctual and cordial. Our train ride was flawlessly planned. Our guides Saloniki and Nuhu (Maasai) were amazing and knowledgeable. They made us feel welcomed and secure throughout the entire safari experience. I definitely recommend this safari experience and be sure to request Saloniki and Nuhu as your Guides.
A Perfect First Safari Experience in Tanzania
jobelleg871,,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such an excellent time on this safari! It was our first time in Africa, and while staying in Dar es Salaam and visiting Tanzania, we knew we wanted to make a safari happen and this tour made it so easy. From start to finish, everything was well organized, from pick-up to drop-off. The clear communication throughout gave us peace of mind, and we felt safe and taken care of the entire time, which was especially comforting since we didn’t know what to expect. Isaiah picked us up early and was so welcoming and kind it was the perfect start to our journey. When we arrived at Morogoro train station, Adam greeted us just as warmly and drove us safely to our destination. On safari, our guides Nuhu and Saloniki were outstanding. They were not only knowledgeable about the land and wildlife but also warm, patient, and engaging. Their expertise and hospitality truly made the experience unforgettable. This trip gave us a life-changing introduction to safaris and to the incredible beauty of Tanzania. We left feeling enriched, inspired, and deeply grateful. We would highly recommend this safari to anyone visiting Tanzania—and we would absolutely book again!
Simply perfecttt
yomnam495,,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a 1-day safari to mikumi national park with kihindo tours and i cannot recommend them more! Our guides owen and godbless went above and beyond to offer a truly magical, unforgettable experience that left us in awe and wanting to be back the soonest. Kihindo tours are well-priced without compromising anythingg! Super attentive, perfectly punctual and simply the best. 1000% would recommend and 10000% would come back for a longer safari with kihindo tours
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