Mikumi Safari in Dar es Salaam — FAQ

Can you do a safari from Dar es Salaam?
Yes — Mikumi National Park is the nearest big-game park, reachable on a day or overnight safari by road or SGR train.
What animals live in Mikumi?
Mikumi is home to elephants, lions, zebra, giraffe, buffalo, hippos and abundant birdlife.
How far is Mikumi from Dar es Salaam?
It is about 300 km (5 hours by road) or faster by the SGR train.