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Mikumi National Park Safari: Big Five Day Drive

The closest Big Five safari to Dar es Salaam, just 4 hours away — Mikumi's vast miombo woodland and floodplains deliver lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and giraffe on an intimate, private game drive led by a specialist naturalist guide.

What to expect

Depart the port at dawn in a private 4×4 with a Nomad-certified naturalist for the scenic drive through the Uluguru Mountains foothills to Mikumi. Enter the park at opening time — the golden hour when predators are still active and light is extraordinary for photography. Track lion prides on the Mkata floodplain, watch elephant families at the hippo pools, and picnic under an acacia canopy. The return journey follows the Tanzam Highway as the afternoon cools, arriving back well before evening.

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Nomad Tanzania
From USD 450–650 per person (private full-day safari including park fees and lunch)
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Good to know

This is a long day — approximately 12–13 hours door to door. Confirm your all-aboard time with your cruise director before booking; this excursion is best suited to ships with a late all-aboard of 20:00 or later. Lightweight long-sleeved clothing in neutral colours is recommended. Book directly with Nomad Tanzania and confirm the pick-up point at the cruise terminal.

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Luxury cruises that call at Dar es Salaam — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Regent · Seven Seas Voyager
20 nights · calls at Dar es Salaam
from $14,099
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28 nights · calls at Dar es Salaam
from $16,899
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