4 Days / 3 Nights Mikumi and Udzungwa safari from Dar-es-salaam
Tour Overview
This 4-day safari combines classic wildlife viewing in Mikumi with nature and hiking in Udzungwa Mountains. It is ideal for travelers looking for a mix of game drives and rainforest adventure within a short time from Dar es Salaam.
Mikumi National Park offers open savannah landscapes with abundant wildlife including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo.
Udzungwa Mountains National Park is known for its lush forest, unique primates, and scenic waterfalls, making it perfect for hiking and nature lovers.
Tour Description
Day 1: Dar es Salaam – Udzungwa Mountains
Pick up from your hotel in Dar es Salaam early morning and drive to Udzungwa Mountains National Park (approx. 5–6 hours).
Arrive in time for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon nature walk or relax at the lodge surrounded by forest views.
Dinner and overnight at lodge.
Accommodation Options:
Day 2: Udzungwa Hiking – Transfer to Mikumi
After breakfast, enjoy a guided hike in Udzungwa Mountains to the famous Sanje Waterfalls. This hike offers stunning scenery, tropical forest, and chances to spot endemic monkeys and birds.
After the hike, transfer to Mikumi National Park (about 1–2 hours drive).
Evening at leisure, dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options (Mikumi):
Day 3: Full Day Game Drive in Mikumi
After breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park.
Explore the Mkata floodplain, often compared to the Serengeti, where you can spot a wide range of wildlife including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and more.
Picnic lunch inside the park followed by an afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Day 4: Mikumi – Dar es Salaam
After breakfast, enjoy a short morning game drive (optional).
Later, drive back to Dar es Salaam with arrival in the afternoon.
End of safari.
Safari Package Prices
Price per person (sharing 2 people):
For different group sizes, please contact us for a customized quotation.
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Why Choose This Safari
This itinerary is perfect for travelers who want to experience both wildlife and nature in a short time. Mikumi offers easy access and excellent game viewing, while Udzungwa provides a completely different experience with hiking and waterfalls.