4 Days Safari: Mikumi National Park & Udzungwa Mountains

Price

$1120.00

Duration

Max People

21

Min Age

5

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Overview

Embark on a captivating 4-day adventure exploring Southern Tanzania's hidden gems. Experience the savannah game drives of Mikumi National Park, famous for its large mammal herds and open horizons, followed by an immersive rainforest experience in the Udzungwa Mountains. Known as the "Galapagos of Africa," Udzungwa offers rewarding hikes to breathtaking waterfalls, endemic primate tracking, and tranquil mountain scenery before returning to Dar es Salaam.

Included/Excluded

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Round-trip transportation
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
  • All park and conservation area entry fees
  • All scheduled game drives and safari activities
  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional Maasai village visits
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks unless specified
  • Tips for guides and driver
  • Personal expenses
  • Additional accommodations

Tour Plan

Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

Your safari begins with a morning pickup from Dar es Salaam for a scenic drive west to Mikumi National Park. Arrive in time for lunch before setting off on an afternoon game drive across the Mkata Floodplain. Track lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and impalas across the open savannah. In the evening, retire to your camp perched on the hills overlooking the park for dinner and relaxation.

Main Destination: Mikumi National Park

Accommodation: Vuma Hills Tented Camp

Day 2: Mikumi National Park to Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Enjoy a morning game drive in Mikumi National Park to capture wildlife active during the cooler hours. After lunch, depart Mikumi for a short drive to the lush rainforest slopes of the Udzungwa Mountains National Park. Check into your lodge nestled along the forest canopy edge and spend a peaceful evening surrounded by nature.

Main Destination: Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Accommodation: Udzungwa Forest Lodge

Day 3: Full Day Trekking in Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Dedicate the day to exploring the pristine rainforests of Udzungwa. Take a guided hike through the tropical canopy to Sanje Waterfalls, where you can swim in natural plunge pools and take in sweeping views of the Kilombero Valley. Along the trail, spot rare primates including the endemic Udzungwa red colobus monkey and Sanje crested mangabey, alongside abundant bird species and exotic flora. Return to the lodge for dinner and a quiet evening.

Main Destination: Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Accommodation: Udzungwa Forest Lodge

Day 4: Udzungwa Mountains to Mikumi to Dar es Salaam

After a relaxed breakfast, depart the lodge and begin your journey back toward the coast. Enjoy scenic views of local villages, sugar cane plantations, and countryside landscapes during the drive. Arrive in Dar es Salaam or transfer directly to the airport in the late afternoon, marking the end of your Southern Tanzania safari.

Main Destination: Dar es Salaam

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