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:

Budget: Twiga Lodge
Midrange: Udzungwa Forest Lodge
Luxury: Udzungwa Falls Lodge

 

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):

Budget: Mikumi Resort / Mikumi Bandas
Midrange: Camp Bastian / Camp Atupele / Tanswiss
Luxury: Mikumi Wildlife Lodge / Vuma Hills

 

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):

Budget Package: USD $780
o Day 1: Twiga Lodge
o Day 2 & 3: Mikumi Resort / Mikumi Bandas
Midrange Package: USD $840
o Day 1: Udzungwa Forest Lodge
o Day 2 & 3: Camp Bastian / Tanswiss / Camp Atupele
Luxury Package: USD $1,192
o Day 1: Udzungwa Falls Lodge
o Day 2 & 3: Mikumi Wildlife Lodge / Vuma Hills

For different group sizes, please contact us for a customized quotation.

Safari Inclusions

All park entry fees
Transport in 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking driver guide
Accommodation as per itinerary
Meals (Full Board)
Bottled drinking water
All activities as mentioned
 

Safari Exclusions

International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (tips, drinks, etc.)

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.

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