Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Mikumi and Udzungwa Safari with Sanje Waterfall Hike

5 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Moderate pace
Mikumi National Park
Udzungwa Mountains National Park

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Game drives in Mikumi National Park
  • 02 Hike through superb primary forest to the spectacular Sanje Waterfall
  • 03 Swim in plunge pools and see endemic African Violets in the spray zones
  • 04 Look for primates along the Udzungwa forest trails
  • 05 Walk along the forest edge at Hondo Hondo

Explore Mikumi National Park, set between the Uluguru Mountains and the Lumango range, before continuing to Udzungwa, the largest and most biodiverse park in a chain of a dozen forest-swathed mountains. This 5-day safari combines rewarding game drives with a forest hike to the spectacular Sanje Waterfall. Along the way, look out for wildlife, admire magnificent flora and fauna, and enjoy time in two of Tanzania's remarkable natural landscapes.

Hike into the superb primary forest to the base and then the top of the spectacular Sanje Waterfall, looking for primates along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Cities Dar es Salaam, Mikumi National Park, Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

  • Depart Dar es Salaam early in the morning for Mikumi.

  • Have lunch at the camp.

  • Go for an afternoon game drive.

Dinner and overnight at Angalia Tented Camp.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi

  • Enjoy a full-day game drive in Mikumi.

3
Day 03

Mikumi to Udzungwa National Park

  • Have breakfast, then go on a short game drive in the park.

  • Leave for Udzungwa National Park.

Overnight stay at Udzungwa Forest Camp in a thatched banda next to the forest.

4
Day 04

Sanje Waterfall Hike in Udzungwa

  • Hike into the superb primary forest to the base and then the top of the spectacular Sanje Waterfall, looking for primates along the way.

  • Swim in plunge pools, see endemic African Violets growing in the spray zones, and have lunch in the forest at the top of the falls.

  • Descend after enjoying superb views.

  • Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

5
Day 05

Udzungwa to Dar es Salaam

  • Have breakfast and walk along the forest edge at Hondo Hondo.

  • Transfer to Dar es Salaam with lunch on the way.

  • Drop-off at the ferry to Zanzibar.

Mikumi National Park, Sanje Waterfall, Hondo Hondo

Where this trip takes you

Mikumi National Park, Sanje Waterfall, Hondo Hondo

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Dar es Salaam 3 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees

  • Conservation fees

  • Ranger fee in Udzungwa NP

  • Hiking in Udzungwa NP

  • Accommodation and meals

  • Transportation

  • English-speaking Tanzanian guide

  • Bottle of water per person/day

  • Tourism Development Levy (TDL) US$ 1.5 per person/night

What's Not Included

  • International flights from home and back

  • Tips & portage

  • Visa fees (if applicable)

  • Travel insurance

  • Other personal items

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tour start
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Dar es Salaam.

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