3 Days Midrange Safari from Dar Es Salaam to Mikumi and Udzungwa

Take a 3-day midrange safari from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi and Udzungwa for game viewing, Sanje Waterfalls and a Mang’ula village experience.

Tour Highlights

Day 1
Dar es Salaam to Mikumi
Day 2
Mikumi to Udzungwa
Day 3
Udzungwa to Dar es Salaam

Tour Features

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Duration 3 Days
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Main Tour Focus Big 5 Safari
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Tour Type Private Safari
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Special For Wildlife
Before your journey

Highlighted Tour Overview

A quick look at the tour style, experiences, travel months and accommodation for this package.

Tour stylePrivate Safari
3 Days Midrange Safari from Dar Es Salaam to Mikumi and Udzungwa is listed as a Private Safari. See the itinerary for the arrangements for this package.
ExperiencesWildlife, Big 5 Safari
The experiences selected for 3 Days Midrange Safari from Dar Es Salaam to Mikumi and Udzungwa are Wildlife, Big 5 Safari. The itinerary describes when they take place.
Travel monthsAll year
3 Days Midrange Safari from Dar Es Salaam to Mikumi and Udzungwa is listed for travel throughout the year. Confirm availability for your preferred dates.
AccommodationMid-Range Lodges
The accommodation category selected for this package is Mid-Range Lodges. Confirm the specific properties and availability when booking.
3 Days Midrange Safari from Dar Es Salaam to Mikumi and Udzungwa
3 Days Midrange Safari from Dar Es Salaam to Mikumi and Udzungwa

Short Southern Circuit Tour Starting and Ending in Dar es Salaam

Make the most of your time in the city with this 3-Day Midrange Safari from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi and Udzungwa. The itinerary is suitable for residents, business travellers, beach-holiday guests and visitors seeking an accessible Southern Circuit experience directly from Dar. Enjoy wildlife viewing across Mikumi’s Mkata plains, hike through Udzungwa’s forest to Sanje Waterfalls and complete the adventure with cycling or a cultural walk around Mang’ula. Pickup, overland transportation, midrange accommodation, guided activities and return to Dar es Salaam will be coordinated as one package.

Day by day Itinerary

Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi

Dar Pickup and Wildlife Safari

Receive collection from your hotel, residence or another confirmed point in Dar es Salaam. Travel through Morogoro and continue to Mikumi National Park.

Spend the afternoon exploring the Mkata Floodplain for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and antelopes. After the drive, proceed to your midrange overnight property.

Featured experiences: Direct Dar pickup, scenic road travel and Mikumi wildlife.
Distance: Approximately 300 kilometres.
Transfer time: Approximately 5–7 hours.
Game drive: Approximately 3–4 hours.

Destination:
Mikumi Natinal Park
Overnight:
Angalia Tented Camp
  mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 2: Mikumi to Udzungwa

Mikumi to Udzungwa

Udzungwa Forest Adventure

Drive to Mang’ula and join a guided hike towards Sanje Waterfalls. Search the canopy for endemic primates and forest birds while moving through the mountain vegetation.

Enjoy views of the waterfalls and Kilombero Valley before returning to the park entrance and continuing to your accommodation.

Featured experiences: Forest hiking, endemic primates, waterfalls and valley scenery.
Distance: Approximately 65–90 kilometres.
Transfer time: Approximately 1.5–2.5 hours.
Hiking time: Approximately 4–6 hours.

Destination:
Mikumi Natinal Park
Overnight:
Hondo Hondo Udzungwa Forest Camp
  mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3: Udzungwa to Dar es Salaam

Udzungwa to Dar es Salaam

Mang’ula and Direct Return to Dar

Begin with a cycling tour or cultural walk around Mang’ula. Learn about farming and village life before preparing for the return journey.

Travel directly to Dar es Salaam and receive drop-off at the location recorded in your reservation.

Featured experiences: Mang’ula culture, cycling or walking and direct Dar drop-off.
Distance: Approximately 350–380 kilometres.
Local activity: Approximately 1.5–3 hours.
Return time: Approximately 6–8 hours.

Destination:
Udzungwa Mountains

TOUR PRICE/COST

We offer two pricing options:

  •   Private Tour (Sharing Price)
  • The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.

  •   Group Joining Tour
  • Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.

    Tour Cost

    No of pax Adult Price Child Price
    1 Pax From $1,035 pp From $776 pp
    2 Pax From $660 pp From $495 pp
    3 Pax From $535 pp From $401 pp
    4 Pax From $473 pp From $354 pp
    5 Pax From $435 pp From $326 pp
    6 Pax From $410 pp From $308 pp
    7+ Pax From $392 pp From $294 pp

    PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS

    Inclusions
  • ✓ All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • ✓ All Taxes/VAT
  • ✓ All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • ✓ Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • ✓ Rescue fee
  • Exclusions
  •  Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  •  Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  •  International flights to/from the start/end of the tour
  •  Personal items
  •  Tips: tipping guideline
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    FAQs about 3 Days Midrange Safari from Dar Es Salaam to Mikumi and Udzungwa

    What is the tour style?

    3 Days Midrange Safari from Dar Es Salaam to Mikumi and Udzungwa is listed as a Private Safari. See the itinerary for the arrangements for this package.

    What experiences does this package offer?

    The experiences selected for 3 Days Midrange Safari from Dar Es Salaam to Mikumi and Udzungwa are Wildlife, Big 5 Safari. The itinerary describes when they take place.

    When can I travel?

    3 Days Midrange Safari from Dar Es Salaam to Mikumi and Udzungwa is listed for travel throughout the year. Confirm availability for your preferred dates.

    What accommodation is planned?

    The accommodation category selected for this package is Mid-Range Lodges. Confirm the specific properties and availability when booking.

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