
The Best Tanzanian One Day Trips

Only have a day to explore? Do not worry there are adventures to be enjoyed even for only one day. If you have found yourself in Tanzania either for work or just passing by and have a day to spare then we recommend these day trips
MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK
The Mikumi flood plain is the main feature of the park along with the bordering mountain ranges. Animals commonly found here include lions, elands, hartebeest, buffalos, wildebeest, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and elephants. The Mikumi elephants are mainly grazers and do not cause tree damage.
Your itinerary will look like
• 04:00 am you will meet & be picked by Personal Driver Guide, begin your trip a 5-6hours drive to Mikumi National park
• On arrival at the park, enjoy game drives to discover Tanzania's famous Safari and experience a close encounter with the African wildlife with a variety of animals, reptiles, flora and fauna in this Park.
• Enjoy lunch in the wild with game drives en-route by 15:00hrs transfer back to your Drop off location.
NYERERE NATIONAL PARK
(Former Selous Game Reserve)
A UNESCO World Heritage site due to its diverse wildlife and undisturbed nature. Selous Game Reserve was renamed Nyerere National Park to honor the first President of Tanzania, it is located in the Southern Part of Tanzania and is crossed with the Rufiji River. It is home to African bush elephants, black rhino, hippopotamus, buffalos, zebras, giraffes, and crocodiles.
An interesting walking safari will give you a close-up look at wildlife and a boat safari in the Rufiji River is a fascinating way to meet hippopotamus and crocodiles.
Your day will start at
• 04:00 am you will meet & picked by Personal Driver Guide, begin your trip a 5 hours drive to Selous Game Reserve (largest wildlife reserve in TZ)
• On arrival at Enjoy Game drives to discover Tanzania’s famous Safari and experience a close encounter with the African wildlife with and a variety of animals, reptiles, flora and fauna in this Park.
• Enjoy lunch in the wild with game drives en-route by 15:00hrs transfer back to your Drop off location.
DAY TRIP ZANZIBAR EXCURSION
Zanzibar is every traveler's dream destination and even though a day is not enough to get the best of this Island, you can experience some of its magic on a day trip. Your itinerary will look like
· Check-in Azam Marine by 0600hrs and transfer to Zanzibar whereby the boat Departs 070:0 am (1hrs30mins - 2hrs)
· Arrive in Zanzibar premium Meet and greet guide
· Begin your trip to Prison Island for a short tour
· Proceed for Nakupenda tour with Private transfers
· Spend the rest of the day at the Island with swimming and lunch provided a day at the island
· Begin your trip back by 02:00 pm whereby the boat will take 30mins
· Check-in by 03:00 pm and begin Transfer back to Dar in Azam Marine by 0400pm
PUGU HILLS
If you can not go outside of Dar, then do not worry, Pugu Hills offers a hiking experience and an opportunity to connect with nature. Located about 20km South-West of the city center, it is home to the Kazimzumbwi Forest Reserve which offers a moderate hiking experience and bird viewing adventure. Your itinerary will look like
· Pick up at your location in Dar es Salaam city for a 20km drive to Pugu Hills
· Hiking at Pugu hill with your chosen distance and an opportunity for bird viewing
· Enjoy lunch in nature
· Visit the caves that are home to the colony of bats
· An optional village wall to interact with the locals
· Drop off at your chosen destination in Dar es Salaam
If you are interested in any of these day trips feel free to contact us and book your trip