Morogoro Tours: Family Safaris & Mountain Hikes

How Do the Morogoro Tours Compare?

Every tour costs $450 per person per day and includes the SGR train, your private guide and vehicle, park and guide fees, and accommodation with meals on multi-day tours.

Why Choose Morogoro for a Family Trip or an Extension?

• Easy to reach: the SGR train takes about 1.5–2 hours from Dar es Salaam, with no internal flights
• Short distances: Mikumi is about two hours from Morogoro, so children spend less time in the vehicle
• Variety: mountain hikes, waterfalls, village visits and a safari in a few days
• Quieter parks: fewer vehicles than the northern circuit
• Finishes near the airport: every tour ends in Dar es Salaam, close to the international airport

How Do You Get to Morogoro from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar?

Trains are often full, so we book your seats in advance and confirm the times for your date. Flights or ferries from Zanzibar can be booked for you at extra cost. Our tours do not include excursions in Zanzibar; for those, see our Zanzibar packages.

The Places You Will Visit

Uluguru Mountains

The Ulugurus rise straight above Morogoro town. They are part of the Eastern Arc Mountains, whose forests hold plants and animals found nowhere else, and they are farmed by the Luguru people. The walk to Choma Waterfalls is the classic family outing; higher peaks such as Lupanga and Bondwa, both over 2,100 metres, make longer hikes. See our 1-day Uluguru and Choma Waterfalls hike.

Mikumi National Park

About two hours from Morogoro, Mikumi's open grasslands around the Mkata floodplain make elephants, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, wildebeest and hippos easy to see, and lions are seen regularly. It is an excellent first safari for children. See our 2-day Mikumi safari by SGR train.

Udzungwa Mountains National Park

A rainforest park about an hour or so beyond Mikumi, best known for the hike to Sanje Waterfalls, which drop about 170 metres, and for primates found nowhere else, such as the Udzungwa red colobus and the Sanje crested mangabey. See our 4-day Uluguru, Mikumi and Udzungwa tour.

What Is Included?

• Pick-up in Dar es Salaam and transfer to the SGR station
• SGR train tickets Dar es Salaam–Morogoro and back
• Private vehicle and English-speaking driver-guide from Morogoro
• National park entrance fees and local guide fees
• Accommodation with meals on multi-day tours, in family-friendly lodges or tented camps confirmed in your quotation
• Bottled water during the tour

Not included: flights or ferries between Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam, international flights, visas, travel insurance, tips and drinks. Ask us about prices for children and family rooms.

Which Tour Suits You?

• One free day in Dar es Salaam: the Uluguru waterfall day trip
• A first safari with children: the 2-day Mikumi safari by train
• Wildlife and a hike: the 3-day Mikumi and Uluguru family tour
• Active families and trip extenders: the 4-day tour with Udzungwa
• A slower pace with young children: the 5-day Morogoro Explorer

When Is the Best Time to Visit Morogoro?

June to October is dry and cooler, the best time for game drives in Mikumi and for hiking. January and February are a good second window. The short rains of November and December bring green landscapes and full waterfalls, while the long rains from March to May make forest trails slippery. For more on seasons across the country, read the best time for a Tanzania safari.

Extending Your Tanzania Trip

Because every tour starts and ends in Dar es Salaam, a Morogoro tour fits neatly before or after the rest of your trip: after a beach stay with our Zanzibar packages, after a northern safari from our Tanzania safaris, or as a gentle warm-up hike before climbing Kilimanjaro. If you are based in Zanzibar and prefer to fly straight to the bush, see our safaris from Zanzibar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can you do in Morogoro?

Hike in the Uluguru Mountains to Choma Waterfalls and Luguru villages, go on safari in Mikumi National Park and hike to Sanje Waterfalls in the Udzungwa Mountains.

How do you get from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro?

By the electric SGR train, which takes about 1.5–2 hours. All of our Morogoro tours include the train tickets.

Can I do a Morogoro tour from Zanzibar?

Yes. Take a short flight or the fast ferry to Dar es Salaam and we start the tour there. We can book the flight or ferry for you at extra cost.

How much do the Morogoro tours cost?

$450 per person per day: $450 for 1 day, $900 for 2 days, $1,350 for 3 days, $1,800 for 4 days and $2,250 for 5 days.

Are these tours suitable for families?

Yes. Distances are short, the train is fun for children, and we adapt the walks to your children's ages.

Is Mikumi good for a first safari?

Yes. Its open plains make animals easy to see, and it is only about two hours from Morogoro.

Do the tours include Zanzibar excursions?

No. They focus on the Morogoro region. For Zanzibar excursions, see our Zanzibar packages.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations made more than 7 days before the start date receive a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days may incur a partial fee, depending on bookings already made on your behalf, such as train tickets and lodges.