4 Days Mikumi Birdwatching and Udzungwa Rainforest Hiking Safari
Watch birds in Mikumi and hike Udzungwa’s rainforest on a 4-day safari from Dar es Salaam, with Sanje Waterfalls and a Mang’ula visit.
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This specialist birdwatching journey explores two contrasting habitats, from Mikumi’s open floodplain and woodland to the rich montane rainforest of Udzungwa. Early game drives, dedicated birding periods, forest walks and waterfall trails create opportunities to observe a broad range of species while also enjoying Tanzania’s larger wildlife.
Morning: Take the SGR from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro, watching the landscape change and beginning the birding experience along the route.
Afternoon: Transfer to Mikumi and begin a bird-focused game drive. The Mkata Floodplain and woodland edges provide opportunities to observe birds alongside giraffes, elephants, zebras and other wildlife.
Evening: Arrive at your Comfortable Midrange lodge for dinner and a relaxed review of the day’s sightings.
Morning: Begin before sunrise or early morning, when bird activity is high. Explore the Mkata Floodplain and surrounding habitats, focusing on water-associated species, raptors, colorful woodland birds and open-country species.
Afternoon: Continue into different habitats to expand the species list. Your guide will assist with identification, behaviour and habitat interpretation while keeping the experience enjoyable for both dedicated birders and general nature enthusiasts.
Evening: Return to your Midrange lodge relax and wait for dinner and compile your sightings from the day.
Morning: Drive towards Udzungwa after breakfast, with roadside landscapes providing additional birding possibilities.
Afternoon: Enter the rainforest for a guided walk towards Sanje Waterfalls. Listen for calls and scan the canopy and understory for forest species, while also watching for primates, butterflies and endemic plant life.
Evening: Continue to your Midrange lodge or tented accommodation for relaxation. Enjoy dinner and unwind after your wildlife-filled afternoon
Morning: Enjoy a final relaxed birding opportunity around the lodge area before beginning the road journey to Morogoro.
Afternoon: Board the SGR train for Dar es Salaam, using the return journey to relax after an immersive Southern Circuit experience concluding the birdwatching safari.
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The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.
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4 Days Southern Tanzania Midrange Birdwatching Safari to Mikumi and Udzungwa is listed as a Private Safari. See the itinerary for the arrangements for this package.
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