Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Mikumi and Udzungwa Safari with Sanje Waterfall Trek

3 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

Come across animal herds on safari tracks

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot large herds of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and zebras in Mikumi
02 Trek through Udzungwa's dense rainforest to Sanje River Waterfall
03 Explore Udzungwa, known as a "Primate Park" for its ten primate species
04 Enjoy a combined wildlife safari and mountain trekking experience

Enter the world of majestic wild animals in Mikumi National Park on this 3-day safari from Dar es Salaam. The abundant wildlife thriving within its borders makes Mikumi a popular choice for weekend visitors, with opportunities to spot elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and more. Continue to Udzungwa Mountains National Park, often described as a "Primate Park" because of the ten species of primates living in its pristine forests. The journey also includes a rainforest trek to the magnificent Sanje River Waterfall.

Trek up to the Sanje River Waterfall, which plunges 170 meters through the forest to the valley below.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Drive from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi and Game Drive

Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location in Dar es Salaam. Pick up your breakfast and depart for Mikumi National Park at 7:00 am with a packed lunch for the game drive.
Expect to see many elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, Thomson gazelles, zebras, velvet monkeys, and many more attractions.

Overnight at Mikumi Bastian Lodge, tented camp, campsite, or a similar lodge on an FB basis.

Day 02

Half-Day Game Drive and Transfer to Udzungwa

Go for a half-day game drive in Mikumi National Park with a packed lunch.
Enjoy your game viewing and expect to see many attractions there. Then drive 60 km to Udzungwa Mountains National Park.

Overnight at a lodge, tented camp, or campsite on an FB basis.

Day 03

Udzungwa Rainforest Trek and Return to Dar es Salaam

Have an early breakfast and go for mountain trekking with a packed lunch in Udzungwa National Park. Enjoy a day excursion into the dense rainforest.
Trek up to the Sanje River Waterfall, which plunges 170 meters through the forest to the valley below. The view from the top is magnificent.
Return to Dar es Salaam airport. Stop in Morogoro town for a hot lunch.