Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Mikumi and Udzungwa Safari with Maasai Cultural Tour

4 Days Round trip from Tanzania Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel by SGR train from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro before heading into southern Tanzania's safari landscapes
  • 02 Spend a full day game driving across Mikumi National Park's expansive Mkata floodplain
  • 03 Hike through the beautiful forest trails of Udzungwa Mountains to the popular Sanje Waterfalls
  • 04 Enjoy an enriching Maasai cultural tour and interact with community members in an authentic setting

Discover the wild beauty of southern Tanzania on this 4-day safari from Dar es Salaam, combining wildlife, landscapes, and culture. Travel by SGR train to Morogoro, enjoy game drives in Mikumi National Park across the expansive Mkata floodplain, and hike through the beautiful forest trails of Udzungwa Mountains National Park to the popular Sanje Waterfalls. The journey also includes an enriching Maasai cultural tour, offering a glimpse into traditional customs, dress, and social structure.

Hike through the beautiful forest trails of the Udzungwa Mountains to Sanje Waterfalls.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Mikumi National Park, Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

SGR Train to Morogoro and Afternoon Game Drive in Mikumi

  • Catch the earliest SGR train at 8:00 am and depart for the town of Morogoro, arriving at 09:25 am.
  • On arrival, you will be picked up by your driver-guide and depart for Mikumi National Park, approximately a 2-hour drive.
  • In the afternoon, explore Mikumi National Park on a game drive and encounter wildlife such as buffalo, giraffe, elephant, zebra, lions, wildebeests, antelope, and more.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at Camp Bastian.

Meal Plan: Lunch and dinner.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive Across Mikumi National Park

  • Embark on a full-day game drive through Mikumi National Park. The park's expansive Mkata floodplain is renowned for its abundant wildlife and open vistas, making it ideal for game viewing and photography.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at Camp Bastian.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

3
Day 03

Udzungwa Mountains Hike to Sanje Waterfalls

  • Drive to the Udzungwa Mountains, approximately 2 hours away.
  • Hike through the beautiful forest trails of the Udzungwa Mountains to Sanje Waterfalls. Udzungwa is a critical habitat for unique primates like the Udzungwa red colobus monkey and the Sanje crested mangabey. The park is renowned for its spectacular mountain scenery, grasslands, rocks, forests, and dramatic waterfalls.

Accommodation: Transfer to the lodge and spend the night at Camp Bastian.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

4
Day 04

Maasai Cultural Tour and Return to Dar es Salaam

  • Enjoy a Maasai cultural tour. This enriching cultural experience offers a glimpse into the traditional lifestyle of the Maasai people. You will learn about their customs, dress, and social structure, and have the chance to interact with community members in an authentic setting.
  • Later, transfer to the SGR train station, approximately a 2-hour drive, to catch your train at 16:25 hrs and depart for Dar es Salaam, arriving at 18:10 hrs.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch.

Mkata floodplain, Mikumi National Park, Udzungwa Mountains, Sanje Waterfalls

Where this trip takes you

Mkata floodplain, Mikumi National Park, Udzungwa Mountains, Sanje Waterfalls

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tanzania 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation and full-board meals
  • 2.5 liters of mineral water per person per day
  • Transport and game drives in a 4WD pop-up roof Land Cruiser
  • Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Park entrance fees, concession fees, and government taxes
  • Return SGR train tickets (Dar es Salaam - Morogoro)

What's Not Included

  • International and local airfare and flights
  • All personal items
  • Gratuities for the safari guide and camp staff
  • Travel insurance, visa, and passport fees
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages in lodges

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tanzania
Tour start
Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Tanzania.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $815.00 — $1,140.00
Double Sharing $815.00 — $1,140.00

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