Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Mikumi Safari and Uluguru Hike with Choma Waterfalls

3 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the stunning Choma Waterfalls amidst the Uluguru Mountains
  • 02 Hike through the picturesque Uluguru Mountains and discover hidden wonders
  • 03 Embark on an exhilarating full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park
  • 04 Immerse yourself in Maasai culture with a visit to a traditional village

Embark on a 3-day journey filled with adventure and natural wonders in Tanzania. Hike through the picturesque Uluguru Mountains, marvel at the stunning Choma Waterfalls, and enjoy a thrilling full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park, home to abundant wildlife and more than 300 bird species. The experience also includes a visit to a traditional Maasai village, where you will learn about local culture, traditions, and norms before returning to Dar es Salaam.

Here, expect to see lions, zebras, elephants, gazelles, wildebeest, elands, giraffes, hartebeests, buffaloes, more than 300 different species of birds, and packs of wild dogs that find their home here.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Mikumi National Park, Uluguru Mountains
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Uluguru Mountains and Choma Waterfalls

  • On the first day, our professional safari guide will pick you up from an agreed point, whether it is your hotel, the ferry for those arriving from Zanzibar, or the airport. After pickup, the tour will depart for Morogoro and Choma Waterfalls. This authentic waterfall is approximately a 4-hour drive from Dar es Salaam. We will make a brief stop in the Msolwa area, enjoy a hot lunch, and then continue to Choma Waterfalls. We will arrive in the afternoon at the base of the mountain and begin the hike.
  • Upon arrival at Uluguru, you will meet your local guide at the starting point, who will provide an appropriate briefing about the hike. The hike will begin as the guide shares important information you need to know. The guide will also share knowledge about bird species, important herbs, and medicinal plants found in the area, along with their significance to local communities. The hike will take you to Choma Waterfall, or alternatively to Lupanga Peak, which is about 2150 m above sea level. This is a great and highly recommended way to spend the day in the Uluguru Mountains.
  • Enjoy the hike and spend an unforgettable experience at Choma Waterfalls. Later in the evening, you will drive back to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park

  • On this day, you will be picked up from the hotel at 6:00 am after breakfast, and the tour will depart for the Mikumi National Park entrance gate. The tour offers an unlimited full-day game drive in the park. Here, expect to see lions, zebras, elephants, gazelles, wildebeest, elands, giraffes, hartebeests, buffaloes, more than 300 different species of birds, and packs of wild dogs that find their home here. You will also enjoy the open horizon of the Mkata Floodplain, which accommodates abundant wildlife.
  • Enjoy lunch inside the park at one of the beautiful restaurants, and the safari will continue until late evening as you explore what nature has to offer. Afterward, we will drive back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
3
Day 03

Maasai Village Visit and Return to Dar es Salaam

  • After enjoying a hot breakfast at the hotel, the tour will begin with a visit to a Maasai village. You will be introduced to the traditional life of the Maasai and learn about their culture, traditions, and norms. After spending some time engaging with the Maasai, the tour will depart and head back to Dar es Salaam, with a quick stop for lunch along the way. We will arrive in Dar es Salaam in the evening. The tour will end at your hotel, the airport, or the ferry for those returning to Zanzibar.
Choma Waterfalls, Uluguru Mountains, Mkata Floodplain

Where this trip takes you

Choma Waterfalls, Uluguru Mountains, Mkata Floodplain

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Dar es Salaam 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick up from the airport, ferry, or hotel on the starting day
  • Hotel accommodation during the safari
  • 4x4 safari Jeep with pop-up roof
  • Park fees
  • The service of a professional safari guide
  • All meals during the safari
  • Choma Waterfalls fees
  • Maasai village visit
  • Drop off back in Dar es Salaam after the safari

What's Not Included

  • Tips
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Any flight tickets
  • Insurance

What to bring

  • Simple clothes to make you feel comfortable during the safari, such as sandals or slippers, short- and long-sleeved clothing, sunglasses, and binoculars.

Know before you go

  • An advance deposit should be paid upon confirmation.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Dar es Salaam.

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