Dar es Salaam tours, things to do and tickets

Embark on a city tour in Dar es Salaam and experience a mix of sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment. The largest city in Tanzania reflects a fascinating combination of its rich historical past and its sophisticated contemporary present.

This compact yet immersive safari captures the true spirit of Tanzania from the tranquility of Tarangire’s baobab valleys to the awe-inspiring plains of Serengeti and the dramatic beauty of Ngorongoro Crater. Designed for travelers seeking luxury, authenticity, and value, it offers exceptional wildlife encounters and world-class lodges within just five unforgettable days.

Spectacular concertation of mammals that are essential to the plains of Africa. Superbly scenic Mkata Floodplain, the fashionable centerpiece of Mikumi, draw frequent comparisons to the more famous Serengeti Plains. Easy access from Zanzibar only 45 to 60 minutes flight time. The popular park mostly day visit

The Soul of Tanzania Safari is a perfectly balanced adventure that combines luxury, authenticity, and unforgettable experiences. You’ll traverse four of Tanzania’s most iconic parks, enjoy personalized service, and stay in boutique lodges where comfort meets wilderness. From the roar of lions in the Serengeti to the calm of Ngorongoro’s rim — this journey captures the true heartbeat of Africa.

See Tanzania’s fourth-largest national park and admire its landscapes of baobabs, black hardwood trees, and grassy plains. Spend 2 nights and 3 days on an incredible safari adventure.

This is not your average day trip—it's a seamless fly-in safari from Zanzibar that puts you in the heart of Mikumi National Park by mid-morning, giving you maximum time in the wild and zero time wasted on the road. Experience the raw beauty of the Mkata floodplains, teeming with elephants, zebras, lions, and the elusive sable antelope, all set against a backdrop that rivals the Serengeti. With expert local guides, a hot bush lunch, and a visit to the legendary Hippo Pool, this tour delivers big game, breathtaking views, and unforgettable moments—all in a single day. Fast. Wild. Unforgettable. This is the safari that makes every minute count.

Selous Game Reserve covers 5% of Tanzania's total area land area and is approximately 54,600sqkm. Selous is Africa's largest wild life reserve and Tanzania's most extensive protected area. Selous provide shelter of large number of elephants, lions, big populations of buffaloes, Wild dogs, crocodiles and hippopotamus; in Rufiji River also has a lot of bird life. The reserve is named after the one of famous British But now days selous Game reserves is called Nyerere National Park.

Destination Overview Mikumi National Park Mikumi National Park lies alongside the Northern border of Africa's biggest Game Reserve - the Selous Game Reserve– forming a unique ecosystem. The open horizons and abundant wildlife of the Mkata Floodplain, the fashionable centrepiece of Mikumi, draw frequent comparisons to the more famous Serengeti Plains. More than 400 bird species were recorded, the lilac-breasted rollers, yellow-throated longclaws and bateleur eagles joined by a host of European migrants during the rainy season.

Embark on a city tour in Dar es Salaam and experience a mix of sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment. The largest city in Tanzania reflects a fascinating combination of its rich history.

A tour of Dar es Salaam will take you to the National Museum, Village Museum, Mwenge Carvings Market, Tingatinga art Gallery, Slipway Shopping Centre, The Fish Market, City Centre, Historical Building and many other Sites. The name Dar es Salaam means "the house of peace" formerly Mzizima. It is an enticing mix of sight seeing, shopping and entertainment, the largest city in Tanzania reflects a fascinating blend of its rich historical past and its sophisticated contemporary present. The name was given by Sultan Majid bin Said of Zanzibar when he decided to use the harbor city as a port and trade centre in between 1858 and 1862. Since then the town has flourished and is now the commercial hub of the country with high population, important economic centre and one of the fastest growing cities in Tanzania & most prominent city in arts, fashion, media, music, film, television and a leading financial centre it is also the largest and most populous Swahili-speaking city in the world.

The Park offers an abundance of wild Nature, and all the plain mammals of East Africa can be encountered—best chances of seeing a wild dog, but still no guarantee. The park assures classic game drive through its savannah and drive along its many water bodies, including the great Rufiji River and lakes. Moreover, this tour offers unlimited game drives starting from early departure from Zanzibar to late departure from Selous.

Very short trip designed for those who want to escape the madness of Dar es Salaam city by taking a weekend on safari. This tour departs and returns to Dar es Salaam, Our transfer driver will pick you up at 5am and transfer you to Morogoro at our office which is 4 to 5 hours drive, you will stop at our office and switch to safari car to Mikumi National Park for your safari arrival safari till sunset Dinner and overnight inside the park We uses transfer car from Dar es salaam since is more quick and more comfortable Mikumi National Park Road Safari is a short tour from Dar es Salaam-Tanzania, which takes you to visit one of the spectacular southern circuit National parks of Tanzania. A good surfaced road connects Mikumi to Dar es Salaam via Morogoro, a roughly 6 to 7hrs drive depends on the traffic jam, spead limit and stops on the way.) The park is well-known for its population of elephants, giraffes buffaloes, zebras, elands, greater Kudu, wildebeest

3 Days 2 Nights Mikumi National Park Safari is a perfect gateway Safari from Dar es Salam, for travelers who have limited days and budget in Tanzania.Experience the safari adventure thrill. Mikumi is accessible throughout the year. The landscape of Mikumi provides a serene wildlife experience Commonly seen animals are Elephant, Giraffe, Zebra, Antelope, Wildebeest, Eland, Crocodile, Hippo, Baboon. If you are lucky, won’t miss to see Lion & very lucky to see a Leopard. Over 300 spices of birds are seen are saddle bill stork, hammer kop, malachite kingfisher, lilac breasted roller, yellow throated long claw, battler eagle among others Main attraction in Mikumi: game drive and visit to the Hippo Pool, where you can watch hippos wallowing and snorting at close range

*** Please Note some stops may be changed or eliminated depending on weather, traffic and time of tour *** For groups of 4 or more people, please contact us directly We offer the best and top rated city tour in Dar es Salaam! Our tour is a mix of facts (history), local experiences (traditions) and fun (culture). When you book Duteni Tours you are directly contributing to the local economy and local Tanzanians. We are locally owned and family operated and all our staff are Tanzanians. We specialize in immersive, local Tanzanian experiences. Come see, learn, experience, taste and explore the business capital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania! Let Duteni Tours take you on our most popular and unforgettable local experiences. Duteni Tours pride is providing elite customer service and unique interactive African experiences for all our guests to enjoy. We also offer amazing African safaris in Nyerere National Park, Mikumi National Park, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Tarangire

Mikumi is Tanzania’s fourth-largest national park. It’s also the most accessible from Dar es Salaam. With almost guaranteed wildlife sightings, it makes an ideal safari destination for those without much time. Since the completion of the paved road connecting the park gate with Dar es Salaam, Mikumi National Park has been slated to become a hotspot for tourism in Tanzania. Located between the Uluguru Mountains and the Lumango range, Mikumi is the fourth largest national park in Tanzania and only a few hours drive from Tanzania’s largest city. The park has a wide variety of wildlife that can be easy spotted and also well acclimatized to game viewing. Its proximity to Dar es Salaam and the amount of wildlife that live within its borders makes Mikumi National Park a popular option for weekend visitors from the city, or for business visitors who don’t have to spend a long time on an extended safari itinerary.

This is a special tour for those who have limited time and have only a day for safari from Dar Es Salaam city. Mikumi is the third largest park located in the Southern part of Tanzania, it is less crowded and more affordable compared to Serengeti National Park. It is also closest to the capital city of Tanzania, Dar es salaam than any other park in Tanzania (besides Sadaani National Park). Mikumi National Park hosts a big variety of mammals, reptiles, and over 300 species of birds. Animals that are frequently seen in Mikumi National Park include Lions, elands, Hartebeest, Buffaloes, Wildebeests, Giraffes, Zebras, Elephants, Impalas, Warthogs, Elephants, Hippos, more than 300 bird species, and different plant species

Mikumi National Park is Tanzania’s fourth – largest National Park and the most accessible from Dar es Salaam. Within its 3230 sq km. Its set between the Uluguru Mountains to the north and the Lumango Mountains to the south-east. Mikumi hosts buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, lions, pythons, zebras, leopards crocodiles and many more just to mention a few. In this safari tour you will get a moment to explore a real safari in this unfenced park and get a taste of Tanzanian culture by visiting a Maasai Village near to Mikumi National Park.

Enjoy three days safari to Mikumi NP. Your safari will start from Dar es Salaam by 4x4 tourist Toyota Land Cruiser with window sitting guarantee heading to Mikumi NP. On the way you will pass through the wide field of sisal plantation. You will pass through the different landscape driving along the Uluguru Mountain, the long range of mountain which starting from southern Kenya (Taita Hills). You will arrive in Mikumi NP for three days game drive with accommodation inside the park or outside the park.

Dar es salaam means haven/house of peace. Discover the rich history and culture of this beautiful city, enjoy the Tanzanian culture and lifestyle. Visit the busy Fish Market, famous Azania church, the Kariakoo market, the oldest building in Dar es salaam, famous University, Mwenge wood carvers, and the beach. This is Private Full day city tour which is perfect for travelers short on time who only have a day or two in Dar. •Explore Dar es salaam during a full day city tour •A guide teaches you about the culture and history of the city •Lunch, bottled water and all fees are included •A private group gives you a more wonderful intimate experience •Travelers with limited time can explore highlights in one day

Fly from Zanzibar straight into the wild and explore Africa’s largest national park—Nyerere (formerly Selous) in just one day. Enjoy unmatched game viewing of elephants, lions, buffaloes, and wild dogs on a thrilling full-day drive with an expert guide. Pause for a scenic bush picnic, then fly back as the sun sets. Seamless flights. Raw wilderness. Big game. All in a day.