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SGR train from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro for a Mikumi safari

Electric train to Morogoro, an afternoon and a sunrise in Mikumi, home the next evening.

By Let's Go Wild Tanzania, with Jema Safaris Co. Ltd (TALA Licence No. 034391) ยท Updated

A giraffe browsing among acacia trees
Short answer: take the early SGR train from Dar to Morogoro, meet your guide at the station, game drive in Mikumi in the afternoon, sleep near the park and drive again at sunrise. From USD 470 per person for 4 travellers.

Price per person

Mikumi by Train price per person
Mikumi by Train (2 days from Dar es Salaam)2 travellers4 travellers6 travellers
Wild Basics
Simple lodges and public campsites		USD 695USD 470USD 395
Wild Comfort
Mid-range lodges and tented camps		USD 876USD 652USD 577

What you see in Mikumi

Open plains with elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, lions and plenty of birds, two hours from Dar by train. It is the easiest safari from the coast.

Residents and citizens pay less

East African citizens pay local park fees. Choose "Tanzanian / East African citizen" in the price calculator.

See the full day-by-day plan: 2-day Mikumi safari by SGR train.

Prices come straight from our pricing engine, using 2026 park fees and our current rates. Government fees can change; the price on your written quote is the one that stands.

Questions people ask

How long is the SGR train from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro?

Under 2 hours on the electric SGR train, compared with 4 hours or more by road.

How much is the SGR ticket to Morogoro?

The 2024 standard-class fare set by LATRA was TZS 13,000 each way. Our trip price includes your return tickets.

Can I do Mikumi as a day trip?

Yes, but staying one night gives you an afternoon and a sunrise game drive, when animals are most active.

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