A Bush and Rest Escape near Dar
Not every safari needs to be an expedition. From Dar es Salaam you can be out in the bush quickly, and back to rest, without days of driving. It is the easy way to feel a long way from anywhere.
I base this on the solar-run Upepo Safari lodge, and keep it gentle: game drives when it is cool, and a few days doing very little in between.
Your Dar es Salaam Itinerary at a Glance
- Day 1 Day 1: Out to the bush
- Day 2 Day 2: Game drives
- Day 3 Day 3: A day of rest
- Day 4 Day 4: A last drive and back
Where to Stay in Dar es Salaam
Upepo Safari
Base for the trip is Upepo Safari, a solar-powered bush lodge run with conservation in mind.
BookWhat to Do in Dar es Salaam
Morning game drive
Out early into the bush while it is cool and the animals are moving.
Sundowner drive
Out again for the golden hour and a drink somewhere open as the light goes.
Final drive, then depart
A last morning drive, breakfast, and the short trip back towards Dar.
Your Day by Day Dar es Salaam Itinerary
Day 1: Out to the bush
From the city into the quiet, and a first evening drive.
Upepo Safari
Base for the trip is Upepo Safari, a solar-powered bush lodge run with conservation in mind. Arrive, settle, and head out for a first game drive as the day cools.
Day 2: Game drives
The cool hours, morning and evening, out among the wildlife.
See the full day-by-day itinerary.
This is your only free pass. A free account gives you 3.
Day 3: A day of rest
Do nothing, on purpose.
Day 4: A last drive and back
One more dawn, then the easy road back to the coast.