Enjoy a 10-day private SGR and road safari through Nyerere, Mikumi and Udzungwa, featuring wildlife drives, Sanje Waterfalls and mountain hiking.
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This 10-day private SGR and road safari combines wildlife viewing in Nyerere National Park and Mikumi National Park with hiking in the Udzungwa Mountains. The journey begins with an SGR train trip from Dar es Salaam towards Morogoro, followed by a road transfer to Nyerere National Park, where the first game drive takes place on Day 2. You will spend time looking for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and other wildlife before travelling by road to Mikumi for a full-day game drive. The safari then continues to Udzungwa, where you will hike to the famous Sanje Waterfalls and explore another mountain trail. As a private safari, the trip gives you a dedicated travel arrangement, more personal attention and the chance to enjoy each destination at a comfortable pace before returning to Dar es Salaam by SGR.
Your journey begins at the SGR station in Dar es Salaam, where you board the train towards Morogoro. Enjoy the views along the way before meeting your driver for the road transfer to Nyerere National Park. The remaining journey takes you through the countryside towards the park, with time to settle into your accommodation on arrival. There is no game drive scheduled for this day, allowing you to rest after travelling and prepare for the wildlife activities starting the following morning.
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The first game drive takes place today, giving you an opportunity to explore Nyerere National Park with your private safari guide. Once you are ready, head into the park to look for wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and lions. The guide will help you understand animal behaviour and look for signs of wildlife along the tracks. The afternoon is a good time to explore different parts of the park as the cooler hours approach, with opportunities to stop for photographs and observe animals in their natural surroundings before returning to your accommodation.
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Spend the day exploring Nyerere National Park on a full-day game drive, with time to cover different wildlife areas rather than limiting the experience to a short visit. Your guide will look for large herds of elephants and buffaloes, giraffes moving through open areas, and predators such as lions when conditions allow. The park's changing landscapes, including woodland, open plains and areas around the Rufiji River system, provide different places to search for animals and birds. A picnic lunch can be arranged during the excursion, allowing you to remain in the park for much of the day and enjoy the experience at your own pace.
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A quieter morning gives you time to relax at the lodge or enjoy the surroundings before heading out for another afternoon game drive. This second afternoon safari offers a fresh chance to see animals you may have missed on the previous drives, while your guide can adjust the route according to recent wildlife sightings and the conditions in the park. Watch for elephants feeding, giraffes browsing on trees and antelope grazing in open areas. Birdlife also adds interest to the journey, especially around vegetation and water sources. Later, return to your accommodation and enjoy your final evening in Nyerere before continuing to Mikumi.
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Leaving Nyerere behind, travel by road towards Mikumi National Park, enjoying views of rural settlements, farmland and the landscapes of southern Tanzania along the way. This is mainly a transfer day, so the schedule allows time for the drive and arrival arrangements rather than a full game drive. On reaching the Mikumi area, check in at your accommodation and take time to rest before the next day's wildlife activities. Travelling privately gives you a more personal transfer experience, with arrangements organised around your safari schedule and practical stops along the route.
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Mikumi National Park is the focus of today's full-day game drive, offering a different wildlife setting from Nyerere. The open grasslands around the Mkata floodplain make it easier to scan the landscape for elephants, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes and antelope, while lions may be spotted resting or moving through the grass. Your guide will help you search for wildlife and explain how animals use the park's different habitats. With the whole day available, you can spend more time at promising sightings, take photographs and enjoy the landscape without rushing between activities. Later, return to your accommodation after a full day in the park.
Today, travel by road from Mikumi to the Udzungwa Mountains area, where the safari shifts from open savannah wildlife to forest and mountain scenery. The main activity is a hike towards Sanje Waterfalls, one of the area's best-known natural attractions. Follow the forest trail with your guide, passing thick vegetation and listening for birds as the path gradually leads towards the waterfall viewpoints. The hike involves uneven ground and uphill sections, so comfortable walking shoes, drinking water and a reasonable level of fitness are important. Enjoy the views of the waterfall and surrounding green landscape before returning along the trail and settling into your accommodation.
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Explore another hiking trail in the Udzungwa Mountains, choosing a route that suits the day's conditions and your preferred level of activity. The forest provides a very different experience from the wildlife drives, with tall trees, varied plants, birds and the possibility of seeing some of the area's distinctive primates. Your guide will explain the natural environment and help you notice details that can easily be missed when walking without someone familiar with the area. Take breaks when needed to enjoy the surroundings and photographs, then return from the hike with time to relax. The exact trail and walking duration will depend on local conditions and the route agreed with your guide.
After the main hiking activities, enjoy a less demanding day around the Udzungwa area, with time to rest and appreciate the surrounding countryside. Depending on the agreed arrangements, you can take a short local walk or spend the morning relaxing before the road transfer. This day also provides some flexibility in case the previous hikes take longer than expected or you prefer additional recovery time. Your private driver will coordinate the onward journey and accommodation arrangements according to the itinerary, keeping the final travel day organised before you return towards Morogoro and Dar es Salaam.
Enjoy breakfast before leaving the Udzungwa area by road for Morogoro, where you will connect with the SGR train to Dar es Salaam. The drive and train connection should be planned around the confirmed departure time to allow enough time for check-in and boarding. During the train journey, you can relax and look back on the wildlife experiences in Nyerere and Mikumi, along with the forest walks and waterfall views in Udzungwa. Your private safari concludes when you arrive in Dar es Salaam, marking the end of your 10-day journey through southern Tanzania.
We offer two pricing options:
The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.
Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.
| No of pax | Adult Price | Child Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | From $3,557 pp | From $2,668 pp |
| 2 Pax | From $2,432 pp | From $1,824 pp |
| 3 Pax | From $2,057 pp | From $1,543 pp |
| 4 Pax | From $1,870 pp | From $1,402 pp |
| 5 Pax | From $1,757 pp | From $1,318 pp |
| 6 Pax | From $1,682 pp | From $1,262 pp |
| 7+ Pax | From $1,628 pp | From $1,221 pp |
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