Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Mikumi and Udzungwa Safari from Dar es Salaam

3 Days Round trip from A7 Moderate pace

Go for Thrilling Game Drives in Mikumi National Park

Spot the Giant Elephants in Mikumi National Park

Visit the Splendid Sanje Waterfalls in Udzungwa

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Embark on a game drive in Mikumi National Park
02 Visit Sanje Waterfalls, one of the unique features of Udzungwa
03 View the Kilombero Valley, an area ideal for agriculture
04 Watch varied and exotic animals on game drives

Drive through Tanzania's fourth-largest national park, Mikumi, on this 3-day safari tour from Dar es Salaam. Bordering the Selous Game Reserve and Udzungwa National Park, Mikumi forms part of a varied and pleasant safari circuit with excellent wildlife-viewing opportunities. The journey combines rewarding game drives in Mikumi with a trek to the spectacular Sanje Waterfalls in Udzungwa and scenic views over the Kilombero Valley. Mikumi and Udzungwa make an ideal safari destination for travellers seeking both wildlife and adventure.

The journey combines rewarding game drives in Mikumi with a trek to the spectacular Sanje Waterfalls in Udzungwa and scenic views over the Kilombero Valley.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Zanzibar, Mikumi National Park, Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi and Evening Game Drive

Meet your tour guide and get picked up early in the morning from Tanzanite Executive Suites or your hotel/accommodation in Dar es Salaam.
Drive to Mikumi National Park, which is approximately 5 hours from Dar es Salaam.
Stop for a warm lunch in Morogoro town.
Upon entering the park, proceed on a game drive until evening. This park is home to lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and other wildlife.
Drive to the lodge in the late evening.

Day 02

Udzungwa Trek to Sanje Waterfalls

Watch the beautiful sunrise, followed by a hearty breakfast.
Drive to Udzungwa National Park with a scrumptious packed picnic lunch.
Proceed on a trek along spectacular trails leading to Sanje Waterfalls, one of the unique features of Udzungwa.
Marvel at the scenic view of the Kilombero Valley, which is ideal for agriculture.
Enjoy the whole afternoon exploring this unique park.
Drive back to Mikumi before sunset for an overnight stay at Camp Bastian Mikumi.

Meal plan: full board.

Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Return to Dar es Salaam

Have a full and hearty breakfast.
Proceed with a morning game drive or return to Dar es Salaam, depending on your pre-planned arrival time in Dar es Salaam.
Arrive in the late afternoon or early evening, including transfer back to your hotel in Dar es Salaam or in time to catch the ferry to Zanzibar.