Overview
This safari package combines exciting wildlife encounters, cultural experiences, and scenic hiking adventures. Enjoy thrilling game drives in Mikumi National Park, where you’ll have the opportunity to observe a wide variety of wildlife in their natural habitat. Experience the traditions of the Maasai people through a guided cultural walking tour, then continue to Udzungwa Mountains National Park for a rewarding hike to its spectacular waterfalls, accompanied by a knowledgeable mountain guide who will share insights into the area’s unique flora, fauna, and landscapes.
Trip Highlights
- Mid-range tour: This mid-range tour uses tented camps.
- Private tour: This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
- Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- Can be customized: You can request changes to this tour.
- Suitable for solo travelers: Solo travelers can book this private tour.
- Minimum age of 2 years: The minimum age for this tour is 2 years.
Itinerary
Early in the morning, you start the journey from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park with a private jeep. Approximately it takes about 5 hours to drive with one stop in Morogoro for lunch before proceeding to Mikumi National Park. On arrival in Mikumi National Park, you start with visiting the Maasai boma.
Main Destination:
Mikumi National Park
Accommodation:
Camp Lilac
Mid-range tented camp located just outside Mikumi NP
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks
You have a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park. It is nestled between the Uruguru mountains to the east and the rift valley escarpment in the southwest. Mikumi National Park makes for a good impression of the African animal world and is suitable very well for short visits. Mikumi National Park is host to a large number of giraffes, elephants, buffalo, and zebras as well as lions, wildebeest, hippopotamus, impala, and many other animals. Overnight stay will be at Camp lilac on a full board basis.
Main Destination:
Mikumi National Park
Accommodation:
Camp Lilac
Mid-range tented camp located just outside Mikumi NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, drive to Udzungwa Mountain National Park while accompanied by park lunch you eat at the picnic campsites which your guide choose for you. Proceed hiking to Sanje waterfalls, the attractive unique features of Udzungwa Mountains also when we proceed trekking the mountain you may see different primates like baboons, monkeys, Colobus, and so many primates. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Camp lilac in Mikumi.
Main Destination:
Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Accommodation:
Camp Lilac
Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Udzungwa Mountains
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
The morning after breakfast, you will be departing to Dar es salaam to catch your ferry to Zanzibar, or to the hotel to relax, or to the airport.
Main Destination:
Dar Es Salaam (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Cost Excludes
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
FAQs
The 4-Day Enjoy Udzungwa and Mikumi NP tour includes transportation, accommodation, park entrance fees, full-board meals, guided game drives in Mikumi National Park, a guided hike in Udzungwa Mountains National Park, and the services of experienced safari and mountain guides.
The 4-Day Enjoy Udzungwa and Mikumi NP tour combines exciting wildlife game drives, a scenic hike to the waterfalls in Udzungwa Mountains National Park, birdwatching, nature walks, and opportunities to experience Tanzania’s spectacular landscapes.
The 4-Day Enjoy Udzungwa and Mikumi NP tour offers the chance to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, monkeys, and a remarkable variety of bird species.
Yes, the 4-Day Enjoy Udzungwa and Mikumi NP tour is ideal for travelers who enjoy both wildlife safaris and outdoor adventures, combining comfortable game drives with a guided hike through the beautiful Udzungwa Mountains.
For the 4-Day Enjoy Udzungwa and Mikumi NP tour, it is recommended to pack lightweight clothing, sturdy hiking shoes, a light rain jacket, sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat, a reusable water bottle, binoculars, a camera, and any personal essentials.
The 4-Day Enjoy Udzungwa and Mikumi NP tour can be enjoyed year-round. The dry season offers excellent wildlife viewing in Mikumi National Park, while the green season brings lush forests, flowing waterfalls, and excellent birdwatching opportunities in the Udzungwa Mountains.
