10 Days in Nyerere, Mikumi and Udzungwa by SGR and Road Lodge Safari

The safari begins with an SGR train journey from Dar es Salaam towards Morogoro, where the onward road arrangements take you towards Nyerere National Park. The journey combines train and road travel, allowing you to experience part of southern Tanzania before reaching your lodge. This first day is mainly for travelling, arriving and settling into your accommodation, with time to rest after the journey and prepare for the activities ahead. No game drive is planned for this day; wildlife viewing begins on day 2.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Rufiji River Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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Once you are ready to explore, the day focuses on entering the wildlife areas of Nyerere National Park and enjoying your first game drive. The park is known for its wide natural landscapes, river systems and varied wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and lions. During the afternoon drive, you can watch animals moving through the bush and near open areas where they may be easier to spot. Your guide will help you look for wildlife and explain animal behaviour and the surroundings. Later, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Rufiji River Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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A full day in Nyerere gives you more time to explore different parts of the park without rushing between destinations. The morning drive offers opportunities to see animals while they are active, while the later hours allow you to explore additional areas and observe changes in the landscape. Depending on wildlife movements and the locations visited, you may encounter elephants, giraffes, antelopes, buffaloes, lions and a variety of bird species. Breaks for meals and rest can be arranged during the day before continuing the search for wildlife. Return to your lodge in the evening after a rewarding day in the park.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Rufiji River Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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The morning can be spent relaxing at the lodge and preparing for another wildlife experience later in the day. An afternoon game drive gives you a chance to revisit areas where animals were previously spotted or explore different sections of Nyerere National Park. The guide will pay attention to fresh tracks, animal calls and movement through the bush, helping you understand how wildlife uses its natural habitat. You may also see birds around woodland and water sources, adding variety to the experience. As daylight fades, return to the lodge for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Rufiji River Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Leaving Nyerere, you will travel by road towards Mikumi National Park, passing through parts of southern Tanzania and enjoying views of the countryside along the way. This is primarily a transfer day, so the main activity is travelling between the two parks rather than scheduling a full game drive. On arrival, settle into your lodge and take time to rest before the next day's wildlife adventure. The change of location introduces you to another important wildlife area, known for its open grasslands and broad views across the plains. Dinner and overnight accommodation will be at the lodge.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Mikumi National Park offers a full day to explore open plains, scattered trees and natural water sources that attract different kinds of wildlife. During the morning, your guide will help you search for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and other animals moving across the grasslands. Lions may also be seen, although sightings depend on their movements and luck on the day. Continuing into the afternoon gives you more time to observe animal behaviour, take photographs and appreciate the park's changing scenery. After the game drive, return to your lodge for dinner and rest.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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The journey continues from Mikumi towards the Udzungwa Mountains, where the experience changes from open savannah wildlife viewing to forest hiking. Once the day's arrangements and conditions allow, you will head out on the trail towards Sanje Waterfalls with a guide. The hike takes you through forest surroundings, where you may notice different plants, birds and other forest wildlife along the way. Reaching the waterfalls provides an opportunity to enjoy the natural setting, take photographs and appreciate the views before returning along the trail. The day's walking requires suitable footwear and a reasonable level of fitness. Later, settle into your lodge or other arranged accommodation for the night.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Hondo Hondo Udzungwa Forest Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Depending on trail conditions, fitness levels and the available guiding arrangements, the day is set aside for another hiking route in the Udzungwa Mountains. This provides a different way to experience the forest, with opportunities to observe plant life, listen to birds and learn about the mountain ecosystem. The route may include uphill sections, uneven ground and shaded forest paths, so a comfortable pace and regular breaks are important. Your guide can explain the natural features encountered along the way and help you appreciate the area's biodiversity. After the hike, return to your accommodation to relax and prepare for the journey the following day.

Destination:

Udzungwa Mountains

Overnight:

Hondo Hondo Udzungwa Forest Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Following the mountain activities, this day is reserved for a road transfer from the Udzungwa area as part of the journey towards Morogoro and the final SGR arrangements. The precise route and overnight location should be confirmed according to the train schedule and travel time. Along the way, you can enjoy views of rural settlements, cultivated land and the changing landscapes of southern Tanzania. The day is mainly for transport and preparation rather than a major hiking or wildlife activity, allowing you to travel at a manageable pace before returning to Dar es Salaam.

Destination:

Udzungwa Mountains

Overnight:

Hondo Hondo Udzungwa Forest Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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The final day brings the safari to a close with the onward road transfer to Morogoro, followed by the SGR train journey back to Dar es Salaam. Allow enough time to reach the station and complete boarding arrangements before departure. The return journey provides an opportunity to reflect on the wildlife seen in Nyerere and Mikumi, along with the forest trails and waterfalls experienced in Udzungwa. On arrival in Dar es Salaam, the 10-day lodge safari ends