Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Mikumi and Udzungwa Safari from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar

4 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, and more in Mikumi National Park
02 Trek Udzungwa's forest trails to the 170-metre Sanje Waterfall
03 Take in sweeping views over the Kilombero Valley from above the falls
04 Enjoy a cultural stop at a Maasai Boma on the return to Dar es Salaam

Embark on a captivating 4-day safari from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar to Mikumi and Udzungwa National Parks. Encounter diverse wildlife in Mikumi, including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, and more on multiple game drives. In Udzungwa, enjoy an exhilarating trek through forest trails to Sanje Waterfall and take in stunning views over the Kilombero Valley. A stop at a Maasai Boma on the return journey adds a cultural touch to this Tanzanian wildlife and nature experience.

In Udzungwa, enjoy an exhilarating trek through forest trails to Sanje Waterfall and take in stunning views over the Kilombero Valley.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

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

Drive from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi and Evening Game Drive

At 8:00 AM, depart from Dar es Salaam with your guide and drive to Mikumi National Park, a journey of approximately 5 hours. You will stop for a hot lunch in Morogoro Town before continuing to Mikumi. In the evening, enjoy a game drive with the opportunity to spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, and more.
Later, you will be transferred back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Camp Bastian Mikumi or Tanapa Cottages

Meals: Lunch / Dinner

Day 02

Sunrise Safari and Udzungwa Trek to Sanje Waterfall

After an early breakfast, you will head out for a sunrise game drive in Mikumi National Park. Then, with a picnic lunch, you will drive to Udzungwa National Park. Upon arrival, you will meet a guide and begin your trek. Udzungwa is a popular destination for hikers, with an excellent network of forest trails. One of the most popular treks is the half-day walk to Sanje Waterfall, which cascades 170 meters (550 feet) through misty spray into the forested valley below.
You will also be able to see the Kilombero Valley from a height of 180 meters.
After the trek, your guide will transfer you back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Camp Bastian Mikumi or Tanapa Cottages

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 03

Full-Day Game Drive in Mikumi National Park

Today, you will spend the whole day inside Mikumi National Park.
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park. Experience the park's beauty and encounter a variety of animals, including elephants, giraffes, wild dogs, lions, and antelopes.
Your guides will have more time to take you into the interior parts of the park, where they will look for animals that are more difficult to spot.
Later, transfer to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Camp Bastian Mikumi or Tanapa Cottages

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 04

Sunrise Game Drive and Return to Dar es Salaam

An early morning sunrise game drive in Mikumi National Park gives you the chance to witness a remarkable variety of bird species and animals. You may also have the opportunity to observe animals hunting in the park.
After breakfast, you will be transferred back to your lodge. You will then stop at a Maasai Boma on the way back to Dar es Salaam. After that, you will stop in Morogoro Town for lunch before continuing to Dar es Salaam.

Accommodation: Camp Bastian Mikumi or Tanapa Cottages

Meals: Breakfast / Breakfast / Lunch