Mikumi & Udzungwa Safari Advanture
Discover southern Tanzania’s hidden gems with this compact yet enriching 3-day safari. Explore the diverse wildlife of Mikumi National Park, often compared to Serengeti for its open plains and ease of game viewing, followed by an immersive nature hike in the lush Udzungwa Mountains National Park, a biodiversity hotspot teeming with endemic species and magical waterfalls.
Highlights:
- Game drives in Mikumi to spot elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes & more
- Scenic picnic lunch inside the park
- Guided forest trek in Udzungwa to the stunning Sanje Waterfalls
- Birdwatching and primate viewing (including rare colobus monkeys)
- Stunning mountain views and rich cultural surroundings
Perfect for: Nature lovers, hikers, and wildlife enthusiasts looking for a unique short safari with a mix of wildlife and tropical rainforest adventure.
Detailed Itinerary
Between 06 – 08 AM, you will be picked up at your accommodation in the city. You'll start your journey to Mikumi National Park, which will take about 5-6 hours. If you haven't had breakfast yet, you can stop on the way to pick up some local breakfast snacks.
Between 12 – 02 PM, you will arrive at Mikumi National Park. You'll have a hot lunch in the park or can opt for a lunch box so you can eat on the way and have some more time for game driving. Make sure to tell us which you prefer! After lunch, your game drive will start.
Around 5:30PM, you'll start your journey back to the lodge.
Around 6PM, you will arrive at your accommodation where you can enjoy the facilities, eat some delicious food and get some rest to prepare yourself for another day full of adventure!
If you wish to end your game drive a little earlier to enjoy the lodge's facilities, that's possible! You decide yourself when you will start and end your safari.
Rise and shine!
Between 06 – 10 AM, you'll make your way to Udzungwa Mountains National Park. Here you will start your hike to the Sanje waterfalls through the tropical rainforest in the mountains. You can spot different kinds of monkeys, reptiles and plants on the way, so take your time and enjoy the surroundings.
Between 12 – 02 PM, you will have a picnic at the waterfalls or another idyllic setting in the forest. Take a refreshing dive in the waterfalls when you are there, the cold dip will give you plenty of energy to finish the hike.
After the hike you'll start your journey back to the lodge where you can get some rest after a busy day! If you wish to end your hike a little earlier to do an extra activity in the Udzungwa Mountains area, that's possible! You can enjoy a full day full of adventure in the park, so no need to rush. Take your hiking shoes, swimming clothes and some extra layers with you for a day in the tropical rainforest.
Today you have another half day of wildlife watching waiting for you. After a delicious breakfast at the lodge, you'll start your last game drive in the beautiful park. After lunch, you'll head back to Dar-es-Salaam. The wildlife watching is not completely over... Keep your eyes out for more wildlife on the way back, you might spot a giraffe waving you goodbye! After 5-6 hours driving, you'll arrive at your accommodation in Dar-es Salaam.
If you plan on taking the ferry to Zanzibar or have your international flight back home, make sure to inform us with your time of departure so we can plan your return on time!
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Transport from/to Dar es Salaam
- Park entrance fees
- Game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- Accommodation (lodge or tented camp)
- All meals during the safari
- Bottled water
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
Not Included
- International/Domestic flight ticket/Boat ticket
- Travel insurance/Medical insurance
- Accommodation before and after safari
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips for driver/guide
- Any personal expenses