Tanzania · Safari

7-Day Tanzania Safari to Udzungwa, Ruaha and Mikumi Parks

7 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace
Waterfall
National Park
Rural Experience
Lodge Safari
Safari Experience

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the dense rainforest of Udzungwa Mountains National Park
  • 02 Witness the breathtaking Sanje River Waterfall on a day ramble
  • 03 Encounter important primate populations and the rare grey-faced sengi
  • 04 Enjoy full-day game viewing in Ruaha National Park
  • 05 Spot elephants, lions, hippos, giraffes, zebras, and more in Mikumi

Join this 7-day safari through Udzungwa Mountains, Ruaha, and Mikumi National Parks in Tanzania. Explore dense rainforest on foot to the breathtaking Sanje River Waterfall, encounter important primate populations in Udzungwa, and enjoy rewarding game drives in Ruaha and Mikumi. Along the way, look out for elephants, lions, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, zebras, buffalos, and many other species. This journey combines hiking, wildlife viewing, and striking natural scenery across three of the country's renowned parks.

Explore dense rainforest on foot to the breathtaking Sanje River Waterfall, encounter important primate populations in Udzungwa, and enjoy rewarding game drives in Ruaha and Mikumi.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Cities Dar es Salaam, Mikumi National Park, Ruaha National Park, Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Udzungwa Mountains National Park

  • Depart from Dar es Salaam to Udzungwa Mountains National Park at 7:00 am with a packed lunch. Enjoy cultural tourism at Udzungwa.

Overnight at Lodge/Tented Camp/Campsite on FB Basis.

2
Day 02

Rainforest Hike to Sanje River Waterfall

  • After breakfast, go for a day ramble into the dense rainforest to Sanje River Waterfall with a packed lunch. Udzungwa National Park is one of thirty-four "Biodiversity Hotspots" and one of 200 WWF ecoregions of global critical importance. Its greenish, massive forest panorama draws attention from backpackers alike. Furthermore, the park is home to an important population of primates (10 species - more than in any of Tanzania's other parks), as well as the grey-faced sengi.

Overnight at Lodge/Tented Camp/Campsite on FB Basis.

3
Day 03

Udzungwa Mountains to Ruaha National Park

  • After breakfast, depart for Ruaha National Park with a packed lunch.

Overnight at Lodge/Tented Camp/Campsite on FB Basis.

4
Day 04

Full-Day Game Drive in Ruaha National Park

  • After breakfast, go for a full-day game drive with a packed lunch. The park provides a home to one of Tanzania's largest elephant populations, estimated to number about 12,000. The park is famous for its prides of lions, hippos, and crocodiles, as well as sightings on the great northern circuit of rare or endangered animals such as wild dogs, roan, greater and lesser kudu, and Grant's gazelles. During the dry season, it is easy to spot wildlife along the Ruaha River during the day and observe rare or endangered animals at night. Enjoy your full day of game viewing.

Overnight at Lodge/Tented Camp/Campsite on FB Basis.

5
Day 05

Ruaha National Park to Mikumi National Park

  • After breakfast, depart for Mikumi National Park with a packed lunch.

Overnight at Lodge/Tented Camp/Campsite on FB Basis.

6
Day 06

Half-Day Game Drive in Mikumi and Return to Dar es Salaam

  • After an early breakfast, depart with a packed lunch for a half-day game drive. The park is home to elephants, velvet monkeys, baboons, giraffes, buffalos, zebras, Thomson gazelles, and many more. If you're lucky, you might see a pride of lions rambling around or relaxing under the shade of an acacia umbrella tree or another tree. Besides that, visit the hippo pool and other attractions in the park. After lunch, depart back to Dar es Salaam.
Udzungwa Mountains National Park rainforest, Sanje River Waterfall, Ruaha National Park game plains, Mikumi National Park savannah

Where this trip takes you

Udzungwa Mountains National Park rainforest, Sanje River Waterfall, Ruaha National Park game plains, Mikumi National Park savannah

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Dar es Salaam 4 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a strong 4x4 Land Cruiser/Rover (7 seats) with a pop-up roof hatch to enable easy game viewing and photography
  • Knowledgeable English/Spanish/Italian/French-speaking driver-guide
  • Pick-up and drop-off at the airport, seaport, or hotel before and after the trip
  • Safari accommodation
  • 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 - USD 20 per day/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 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.

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 7 days finish where they began, in Dar es Salaam.

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