4 Days Southern Tanzania Safari – Mikumi & Ruaha by Train and Road
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Discover the best of Southern Tanzania on this 4-day safari combining the comfort of modern train travel with the excitement of wildlife viewing. Travel by SGR train from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro, where your safari guide will meet you and begin your journey into the wild. Start with a game drive in Mikumi National Park before continuing to the remote and untamed landscapes of Ruaha. Enjoy a full day exploring Ruaha’s vast terrain and wildlife, then return to Morogoro by road to catch your train back to Dar. This itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking adventure, nature, and a smoother travel experience.
Included/Exclude
- SGR train tickets (Dar ⇄ Morogoro)
- All transfers (Dar, Morogoro, parks)
- Private safari vehicle & guide
- 3 nights accommodation (Mikumi & Ruaha)
- All meals during safari
- Park entry fees (Mikumi & Ruaha)
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Bottled water
- Government taxes
- Flights & visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses & souvenirs
- Tips (guide & staff)
- Alcoholic & soft drinks
- Optional activities not listed
- Train ticket upgrades or changes
Day By Day
You will be picked up early in the morning from your hotel in Dar es Salaam between 5:30 and 6:00 AM depending on your location. You'll be transferred to the SGR train station and board the train to Morogoro, a scenic ride of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Upon arrival at the Morogoro station, your guide will meet you and drive straight to Mikumi National Park, about 2 hours away. After arriving at the park, enjoy an afternoon game drive where you may spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and possibly lions and hippos. After the game drive, check in at your camp or lodge inside or near the park for dinner and overnight stay.
After an early breakfast, depart Mikumi and begin your long but scenic drive to Ruaha Hilltop Lodge. The journey takes approximately 6 to 7 hours depending on road conditions, passing through villages, hills, and southern highlands. Arrive in the late afternoon or early evening at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge, located just 10 km from the park gate. Settle in, enjoy dinner, and spend the night surrounded by the peaceful wilderness.
Start the day with an early breakfast before heading out for a full-day safari in Ruaha National Park. This is one of the largest and wildest parks in Tanzania, home to a high density of elephants, large lion prides, buffalo, leopards, and a variety of antelope species including roan, sable, and kudu. Explore the diverse habitats from baobab-studded hills to the banks of the Ruaha River, where wildlife gathers for water. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park and continue exploring until late afternoon. Return to Ruaha Hilltop Lodge for dinner and overnight.
After an early breakfast, check out from Ruaha Hilltop Lodge and begin your journey back to Morogoro. The drive takes around 6 to 7 hours. Upon arrival in Morogoro, your guide will bring you to the SGR train station in time for your return train to Dar es Salaam. You may choose the 5:00 PM or 7:30 PM train depending on your schedule. When you arrive in Dar, a driver will meet you at the station and transfer you to your hotel or home, marking the end of your safari adventure
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