Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Mikumi and Udzungwa Safari with Sanje Waterfall Trek

3 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore abundant wildlife on thrilling game drives in Mikumi National Park
02 See elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, Thompson gazelles, zebras, and velvet monkeys
03 Trek through the dense rainforest of Udzungwa Mountains National Park
04 Witness the magnificent Sanje River Waterfall plunging 170 meters
05 Discover one of the world's highest concentrations of endemic species

Embark on a thrilling 3-day safari to Mikumi National Park and Udzungwa Mountains National Park. Witness abundant wildlife on exciting game drives in Mikumi, then explore the dense rainforest of Udzungwa on a memorable mountain trekking adventure. The tour combines classic safari viewing with one of Tanzania's richest areas of endemism, including the magnificent Sanje River Waterfall plunging 170 meters into the valley below.

The tour combines classic safari viewing with one of Tanzania's richest areas of endemism, including the magnificent Sanje River Waterfall plunging 170 meters into 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

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

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi Wildlife Safari

Get breakfast, then depart from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park at 7:00 am with a packed lunch for a game drive. Expect to see a large population of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, Thompson gazelles, zebras, velvet monkeys, and many more attractions.

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

Day 02

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Udzungwa

After an early breakfast, 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. Later, drive 60 km to Udzungwa Mountains National Park.

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

Day 03

Udzungwa Rainforest Trek and Return to Dar es Salaam

Have an early breakfast and go mountain trekking with a packed lunch at Udzungwa National Park. It is a paradise for backpackers alike, with the highest number of species endemisms worldwide. You will have a day excursion into the dense rainforest.

One beautiful trek is up to the Sanje River Waterfall, which plunges 170 meters through the forest to the valley below. The view from the top is magnificent. After a beautiful and enjoyable hike, return to Dar es Salaam.

Where this trip takes you

Mikumi National Park, Udzungwa Mountains National Park, Sanje River Waterfall

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport in a robust 4x4 Land Cruiser/Rover
Accommodation on an FB basis
Entrance fees
Guiding fees
Game drives
Driver's allowance
Safe drinking water
18% VAT

What's Not Included

Beverages and items of a personal nature
Visa
Recommended tipping per day for the guide/cook (highly recommended)
Travel insurance

What to bring

Travel Documents
- Valid passport
- Yellow fever vaccination records/certificate
- Copy of flight itinerary
- Copy of travel and medical evacuation insurance
- Personal medical/dental insurance cards
- Credit cards (Visa and MasterCard are the most widely accepted)
- Cash in U.S. dollars
Highly recommended
- Camera and memory cards
- Binoculars
- Sunscreen
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Insect repellent
- Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
- Malaria tablets
- Basic first aid kit and prescription medicines
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, etc.
- Power adapter to fit the UK-style electrical socket

Know before you go

Any increase in park entry fees, taxes, and concession fees will be charged even if the booking has been previously confirmed and invoiced. Note that these current rates, as published by the Government, are subject to change without prior notice.

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