10 Days Holiday Safari to Mikumi, Udzungwa and Ruaha by Train ( Sgr)

Begin your safari in Dar es Salaam by boarding the SGR train to Morogoro. Enjoy the railway journey through Tanzania’s countryside, passing rural settlements, farms and changing landscapes. Upon arrival in Morogoro, meet your safari driver and continue by road to Mikumi National Park. Depending on your arrival time, proceed for an afternoon game drive to explore the park’s open grasslands and woodland habitats. Look out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and other wildlife before heading to your midrange accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Time: Morning to evening
Destination: Dar es Salaam – Morogoro – Mikumi National Park
Attraction: Tanzanian countryside and Mikumi wildlife habitats
Activity: SGR train journey, road transfer, optional afternoon game drive, wildlife viewing and photography

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Angalia Tented Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park. Explore the Mkata Floodplain, one of the park’s notable wildlife-viewing areas, where animals often gather across the open grasslands. Your guide will help you search for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, impalas and other antelope species. You may also spot lions resting in the grass or observing herds from a distance. Take a break for lunch at a designated picnic site or suitable location before continuing your afternoon exploration. Later, return to your accommodation for dinner and relaxation.

Time: Morning to late afternoon
Destination: Mikumi National Park
Attraction: Mkata Floodplain, open savannah and wildlife habitats
Activity: Full-day game drive, wildlife observation, birdwatching and photography

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Angalia Tented Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Enjoy breakfast before checking out and travelling from Mikumi to Udzungwa Mountains National Park. During the journey, observe the changing scenery as open plains give way to greener landscapes near the Udzungwa Mountains. After arrival, settle into your accommodation and prepare for your next day’s forest adventure. Depending on your arrival time and local conditions, you may enjoy a gentle nature walk around an appropriate area or spend the afternoon relaxing and learning about the region’s natural environment. Your guide can introduce you to the park’s distinctive rainforest ecosystem and its importance for biodiversity.
Time: Morning to afternoon
Destination: Mikumi National Park – Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Attraction: Udzungwa Mountains, forest scenery and surrounding landscapes
Activity: Breakfast, check-out, road transfer, nature orientation and optional gentle walk

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Udzungwa Falls Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, prepare for a guided hiking experience in Udzungwa Mountains National Park. Follow forest trails through lush vegetation, listening for bird calls and observing the diverse plant life along the route. The hike to Sanje Waterfalls offers views of the surrounding mountains and forest, with opportunities to stop for photographs and rest along the way. Your guide will explain the rainforest ecosystem and point out interesting natural features. The trail can be physically demanding in places, so follow your guide’s advice and choose an activity suitable for your fitness level and weather conditions. After the hike, return to your accommodation to relax.
Time: Morning to afternoon
Destination: Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Attraction: Sanje Waterfalls, rainforest trails and mountain scenery
Activity: Guided forest hike, nature observation, birdwatching and photography

Destination:

Udzungwa Mountains

Overnight:

Udzungwa Falls Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, depart Udzungwa and travel by road towards Iringa. Enjoy views of Tanzania’s countryside, local settlements and agricultural landscapes along the way. Depending on the schedule and site access, visit the Isimila Stone Age Site near Iringa to learn about the area’s archaeological significance and evidence of early human activity. Explore the striking sandstone formations and learn from your guide about the discoveries associated with the site. Continue to your accommodation in Iringa, check in and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Time: Morning to evening
Destination: Udzungwa Mountains – Isimila Stone Age Site – Iringa
Attraction: Isimila archaeological landscape and sandstone formations
Activity: Road transfer, cultural and historical visit, sightseeing and photography

Destination:

Udzungwa Mountains

Overnight:

Pera Imperial Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Have breakfast before leaving Iringa for Ruaha National Park. The road journey takes you through changing landscapes and rural communities towards one of Tanzania’s important wildlife destinations. Upon arrival, complete the necessary park arrangements and proceed to your accommodation. If time permits, enjoy an afternoon game drive to begin exploring Ruaha’s rugged scenery, river systems and wildlife habitats. Keep watch for elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and other animals, while your guide explains the park’s ecology. Return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Time: Morning to late afternoon
Destination: Iringa – Ruaha National Park
Attraction: Ruaha landscapes, river habitats and savannah
Activity: Breakfast, road transfer, park entry arrangements and optional afternoon game drive

Destination:

Iringa Attractions

Overnight:

Ruaha River Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Start the day with breakfast before setting out for a full-day game drive in Ruaha National Park. Explore different sections of the park in search of its rich wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, greater and lesser kudu, and other antelope species. Ruaha is also known for its predators, so your guide will help you look for lions, leopards and other carnivores where conditions allow. Pause for lunch at a designated picnic site before continuing your afternoon drive along suitable tracks and wildlife-viewing areas. Return to your accommodation after an eventful day in the wilderness.
Time: Early morning to late afternoon
Destination: Ruaha National Park
Attraction: Savannah plains, river systems and diverse wildlife habitats
Activity: Full-day game drive, wildlife tracking, birdwatching and photography

Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Overnight:

Ruaha River Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, enjoy a guided walking safari if it is available, permitted by park authorities and included in your arrangements. Accompanied by an authorised guide and ranger where required, explore the natural environment on foot and learn about animal tracks, plants, insects and smaller details that may be missed during a vehicle-based safari. Walking activities depend on park regulations, safety conditions and weather. If a walking safari is unavailable, enjoy an alternative guided nature activity or additional game drive. In the afternoon, continue exploring Ruaha by safari vehicle, searching for wildlife and enjoying the park’s scenic landscapes before returning to your accommodation.
Time: Morning to late afternoon
Destination: Ruaha National Park
Attraction: Natural trails, wildlife habitats and scenic savannah
Activity: Guided walking safari where permitted, nature interpretation, afternoon game drive and photography

Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Overnight:

Ruaha River Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Spend another full day discovering Ruaha National Park, allowing more time to explore areas not covered during previous drives. After an early breakfast, head out for a morning game drive when wildlife may be active around water sources, open plains and riverbanks. Watch for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and predators, while your guide shares information about animal behaviour and the surrounding ecosystem. Stop for lunch at a designated picnic area before continuing with an afternoon game drive. Enjoy further opportunities for wildlife observation, birdwatching and photography before returning to your accommodation for dinner and your final overnight stay near the park.
Time: Early morning to late afternoon
Destination: Ruaha National Park
Attraction: Wildlife-rich plains, riverbanks and diverse habitats
Activity: Morning and afternoon game drives, wildlife observation, birdwatching and photography

Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Overnight:

Ruaha River Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, check out and begin the road journey from Ruaha National Park towards Iringa, continuing onwards to Dodoma for your planned SGR train journey to Dar es Salaam. Enjoy the scenery along the route while passing rural communities and landscapes of central Tanzania. On arrival in Dodoma, proceed to the railway station for your scheduled train departure. Your arrival time in Dar es Salaam will depend on the confirmed train timetable. Because the road transfer from Ruaha via Iringa to Dodoma is long, the SGR departure must be checked and coordinated in advance; an overnight stop or a different transfer arrangement may be necessary if the train schedule does not allow sufficient time.
Time: Morning to evening, depending on road and train schedules
Destination: Ruaha National Park – Iringa – Dodoma – Dar es Salaam
Attraction: Tanzanian countryside and the SGR railway journey
Activity: Breakfast, check-out, road transfer, SGR train journey and safari departure