7-Day Tanzania Safari with Mkomazi, Usambara Mountains and Saadani

Arrive in Dar es Salaam and meet your professional driver-guide.

Begin the journey north along the coastal highway towards Tanga, passing coastal villages, coconut plantations, and scenic views of the Indian Ocean.

Stop for lunch along the way before continuing to Tanga, a historic coastal town known for its Swahili culture and quiet charm.

Check in at your lodge and relax for the evening.

Depart after breakfast and travel to Mkomazi National Park, known for its unspoiled wilderness and successful wildlife conservation programmes.

Arrive in time for lunch before beginning an afternoon game drive across the park's vast savannah plains.

Look out for wildlife including elephants, giraffes, zebras, oryx, eland, hartebeest, and various predators.

Learn about conservation efforts protecting endangered black rhinos and African wild dogs within the park.

Enjoy scenic views of the surrounding Pare and Usambara mountain ranges.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Enjoy a full day exploring the pristine wilderness of Mkomazi National Park with early morning and afternoon game drives to maximise wildlife sightings.

Search for wildlife across the park's open savannah landscapes and observe diverse animal species in their natural habitat.

Spot a variety of birdlife, as the park is home to more than 450 bird species.

Relax at the lodge between game drives while enjoying views of the surrounding savannah.

Visit the rhino sanctuary for a guided conservation experience, if available.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Depart after breakfast and travel towards the scenic Usambara Mountains.

Ascend through green hills, farmland, forests, and picturesque rural villages as the climate becomes cooler.

Arrive in Lushoto, a charming mountain town known for its German colonial history and panoramic viewpoints.

Spend the afternoon at leisure, enjoying the peaceful mountain atmosphere and surrounding scenery.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Explore the beautiful landscapes of the Usambara Mountains on guided nature walks.

Hike to the famous Irente Viewpoint and enjoy spectacular panoramic views over the Maasai plains.

Visit local villages and markets to experience daily life and traditions of the communities.

Learn about traditional farming practices and the cultural heritage of the region.

Discover the rich biodiversity of the Usambara Mountains, recognised as one of East Africa's most important biodiversity hotspots.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Depart the mountains and travel south to Saadani National Park, the only national park in Tanzania that borders the Indian Ocean.

Arrive in time for lunch before exploring the park.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive or a boat safari along the Wami River to spot hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife.

Relax at your lodge overlooking the surrounding landscapes.

Spend a relaxed morning on the quiet beaches of Saadani National Park.

Optional activities may include a sunrise beach walk, short game drive, or boat safari.

Depart after brunch and travel back to Dar es Salaam, arriving in the late afternoon for departure.