What You Need to Know: Our 3-day Mikumi safari from Dar es Salaam costs from US$1,446 per person for 2 travelers sharing, with the SGR train tickets booked for you at the official fare. You take the morning express train to Morogoro, visit a Maasai boma near Mikumi on the first afternoon, spend a full day on game drives across the Mkata Floodplain, and finish with a sunrise drive before the train home. Two nights at Double G Camp or similar, full board, park fees and a private 4x4 with a driver-guide are included.
Who Is the 3-Day Mikumi Safari For?
It is the unhurried version of our 2-day Mikumi train safari: one more night gives you a full day in the park and time to meet the Maasai who live around it. It suits families with children, groups of friends and first-time visitors who want wildlife and culture in one short trip from Dar es Salaam, with no long drives.
| This safari suits you if… | Consider another trip if… |
|---|---|
| You want a full day of game drives, not just one afternoon | You only have a weekend: the 2-day Mikumi safari by train, from US$964 |
| You'd like to meet the Maasai as well as see wildlife | You're coming from Zanzibar for two days: the 2-day Mikumi safari from Zanzibar |
| You're traveling as a family or a group | You want boat and walking safaris: the 3-day Nyerere safari |
The 3-Day Mikumi Safari at a Glance
| Day | Plan | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morning express train to Morogoro, drive to Mikumi with a game drive on the way, lunch, Maasai boma visit | Double G Camp or similar |
| 2 | Full-day game drive on the Mkata Floodplain with a packed lunch | Double G Camp or similar |
| 3 | Sunrise game drive, breakfast, transfer to Morogoro for the train to Dar es Salaam | — |
3-Day Mikumi Safari by Train, Day by Day
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Day 1: Express train to Morogoro, a first game drive and an afternoon with the Maasai
Board the SGR express train at Dar es Salaam station; in 2026 the morning express left at 9:50 and reached Morogoro at 11:30, and we confirm the timetable when we book your tickets. Your driver-guide meets you at Morogoro station for the drive to Mikumi, with a first game drive on the way to camp for lunch. In the afternoon you visit a Maasai boma near the park: the families tell you how they live with their cattle, show you inside their homes and invite you to sing and dance with them, dressed in a shuka.
Stay: Double G Camp or similar, near the park, full board.
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Day 2: A full day of game drives across the Mkata Floodplain
Out after an early breakfast for a full day in the park with a packed lunch. The open Mkata Floodplain, the heart of Mikumi, is often compared to the Serengeti plains: lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, elands and hartebeest, and packs of wild dogs are sometimes seen. Lunch is at about 1:00 at a picnic site, then you drive on until late afternoon, stopping at the Hippo Pools, before returning to camp for dinner.
Stay: Double G Camp or similar, full board.
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Day 3: Sunrise game drive and the train back to Dar es Salaam
A last game drive at sunrise, when the predators are most active and the light is soft, then breakfast and the drive to Morogoro station for the train to Dar es Salaam, where the tour ends.
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Visiting a Maasai Boma near Mikumi
Maasai families graze their cattle in the country around Mikumi, and a visit to a boma, a family homestead of mud-and-stick houses inside a thorn fence, is the cultural half of this safari. You are welcomed by the family, hear how they live with their herds, see the inside of a house and join in the songs and the jumping dance. It is a relaxed afternoon after the train, and children especially enjoy it. A respectful note: ask before taking close-up photos of people.
How Does the SGR Train to Mikumi Work?
The SGR electric railway links Dar es Salaam with Morogoro, the nearest station to Mikumi. There are express and regular trains and several classes; the express is the quickest. We book your tickets at the official fare and give you the times with your confirmation. Full details, including classes and fares, are on our 2-day Mikumi train safari page.
| By SGR train | By road from Dar es Salaam | |
|---|---|---|
| Getting to the park | About 1 hour 40 minutes by train, then about 2 hours by road | 4.5–5 hours |
| Best for | Comfort and time, no city traffic | Door-to-door pickup |
How Much Is a 3-Day Mikumi Safari from Dar es Salaam?
The safari costs from US$1,446 per person for 2 travelers sharing, from Morogoro station and back, at mid-range level. The SGR train tickets are extra; we book them for you at the official fare. Families, groups and children are quoted on request, and children aged 5–15 pay a lower park fee.
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| 3-day Mikumi safari by train with the Maasai boma, 2 sharing | From US$1,446 per person |
| 2-day Mikumi safari by train | From US$964 per person |
| Mikumi day trip from Dar es Salaam | From US$482 per person |
| SGR train tickets, Dar es Salaam–Morogoro return | At the official fare |
| Mikumi park fee (included) | About US$35.40 per adult per 24 hours (incl. 18% VAT); children 5–15 about US$11.80 |
What the 3-Day Mikumi Safari Includes
- Booking of your SGR train tickets
- Transfers Morogoro–Mikumi–Morogoro
- Game drives in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with an open roof and a professional driver-guide
- 2 nights at Double G Camp or similar with full board
- Park entrance fees and guiding fees
- The Maasai boma visit
- Safe drinking water
Not included
- SGR train tickets, at the official fare
- Tanzania visa and the mandatory inbound travel insurance (US$44 per adult)
- Alcoholic drinks, tips and personal expenses
When Is the Best Time for a Mikumi Safari?
June to October is the dry season and the best time for game viewing, as animals gather near water and the grass is short. Mikumi is open all year: from November to May the plains turn green, with newborn animals and migrant birds, and the train keeps the park easy to reach even in the rains. See our Mikumi National Park guide for more.
How to Book the 3-Day Mikumi Safari
Send us your dates and the number of travelers through the booking form, on WhatsApp +255 678 992 599 or by email to jaynevytours@gmail.com, and our team will reply with a written quotation and the itinerary for your dates. A 30% deposit confirms the booking and the balance is paid on arrival. If you cancel 60 days or more before arrival, the deposit is refunded in full; closer to the date, a sliding scale applies, and your quotation sets out the terms.
Common Questions About the 3-Day Mikumi Safari by Train
How much is a 3-day Mikumi safari from Dar es Salaam?
From US$1,446 per person for 2 travelers sharing, with full board, park fees, game drives and the Maasai boma visit; the SGR train tickets are booked for you at the official fare.
What time does the train leave Dar es Salaam?
In 2026 the morning express left Dar es Salaam at 9:50 and reached Morogoro at 11:30. Timetables change, so we confirm the times when we book your tickets.
Is the Maasai village visit included?
Yes. You visit a Maasai boma near the park on the first afternoon, with time to talk with the family, see their homes and join their songs and dances.
Is this safari good for children?
Yes. The train ride is short, the animals are easy to see on the open plains, the Maasai visit is a highlight for children, and those aged 5–15 pay a lower park fee.
Can we see wild dogs in Mikumi?
Sometimes. Packs of wild dogs move through Mikumi; lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and buffaloes are seen on most game drives.
What is the difference from the 2-day train safari?
The extra night gives you a full day of game drives and the Maasai boma visit; the 2-day safari has one afternoon and one sunrise drive.
Can I do it from Zanzibar?
Yes. Take the fast ferry to Dar es Salaam the day before, or see our 2-day Mikumi safari from Zanzibar, which flies you to Dar es Salaam.
The Bottom Line
For wildlife and culture without long drives, take the train: a full day on the Mkata Floodplain, a sunrise drive and an afternoon with the Maasai, from US$1,446 per person for two. Send us your dates and group size for a quotation.