4 Days Women-Only Mikumi and Udzungwa Safari with Luxury Lodges

06:00–12:00 | Group journey to Mikumi:

Your guide meets your group at the agreed location in Dar es Salaam. Travel west through changing countryside, making comfort stops whenever needed. Discuss the wildlife your group hopes to see while your guide explains Mikumi’s open grassland habitat. On arrival, enjoy lunch before entering the park. The afternoon offers your first opportunity to experience Southern Tanzania’s wildlife together.

13:00–16:00 | First game drive:

 Explore accessible routes along the Mkata Floodplain and woodland edges. Look for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and antelope while watching for birds and possible predators. Your guide will pause at sightings so everyone can observe and photograph the animals. The wide views make it possible to appreciate both individual encounters and herds moving across the landscape.

16:00–18:00 | Late-afternoon wildlife photography:

Continue the drive as the light softens over the plains. Take time for group photographs at appropriate stops and enjoy final wildlife sightings before leaving the park. A colourful sunset depends on the weather, but the later hours bring a different atmosphere to Mikumi. Travel to your luxury lodge and settle in for the evening.

Activities: Group transfer, afternoon game drive, photography.
Distance: Approximately 300 km from Dar es Salaam, plus driving inside Mikumi.
Time: Around 5–7 hours by road and approximately 3–4 hours on the game drive.
Attractions: Mkata Floodplain, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and zebras.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Wellworth Mikumi Wildlife Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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06:30–10:00 | Early game viewing:

 Return to Mikumi while the morning is cool. Your guide will search for animals moving across the grassland and explain tracks or behaviour encountered along the way. Watch for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and birds, stopping when a sighting deserves longer observation. The group can share photographs and questions as the drive continues.

10:00–13:00 | Explore and stop for lunch:

 Continue through accessible grassland and woodland routes, keeping watch for herds and smaller animals. Your guide can focus on the wildlife that interests the group most while still allowing time to explore. Stop for a picnic lunch at an approved location and rest before the afternoon drive. Birdwatching adds another layer to the day’s game viewing.

13:00–17:00 | Hippo Pool viewpoint and afternoon drive:

Visit the Hippo Pool viewpoint if it is accessible, watching for hippos and birds from the designated area. Continue exploring another route as the light changes. Pause for photographs and enjoy the final sightings of the day. Return to the lodge after a full day together in Mikumi.

Activities: Full-day game drive, birdwatching, picnic lunch, Hippo Pool viewpoint when accessible.
Distance: Varies by route and sightings.
Time: Approximately 9–10 hours in the park, including lunch and breaks.
Attractions: Mkata Floodplain, Hippo Pool viewpoint, wildlife herds and birds.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Wellworth Mikumi Wildlife Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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07:00–09:30 | Travel to Udzungwa:

Leave the open plains behind and travel towards Udzungwa’s forested foothills. Your guide will explain the day’s hiking plan before you meet the authorised walking guide. Prepare suitable shoes, water and personal items for several hours on the trail. The group can discuss the pace and planned breaks before beginning.

09:30–15:30 | Guided rainforest hike:

Follow the designated route towards Sanje Waterfalls. Listen for forest birds and watch the canopy for primates while your guide points out plants and details along the trail. Take breaks as needed on the climb and enjoy viewpoints along the way. Spend time at the waterfall before descending carefully. The walking pace will respond to the group and trail conditions.

15:30–evening | Lodge arrival:

Travel to your lodge near Udzungwa or Mang’ula, freshen up and rest after the hike. Share photographs and favourite moments from the forest. Your guide will confirm the hosted activity for the following morning and the plan for returning to Dar es Salaam.

Activities: Transfer to Udzungwa, guided Sanje Waterfalls hike, rainforest observation.
Distance: Local driving and hiking distances depend on the lodge and selected trail.
Time: Around 2–3 hours for the transfer and much of the day for the hike.
Attractions: Sanje Waterfalls, rainforest, birds and primates when seen.

Destination:

Udzungwa Mountains

Overnight:

Udzungwa Falls Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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08:00–10:00 | Mang’ula community activity:

Meet local hosts for the programme confirmed before travel. Learn about the activity they have prepared, which may involve food, crafts, farming or another part of daily life. Ask questions and listen to their explanations before the group begins the return journey. The visit adds a human perspective to the area around Udzungwa.

10:00–12:00 | Departure preparations:

 Return to the lodge, collect luggage and set out towards Dar es Salaam. Your guide will plan lunch and comfort stops along the way. Enjoy final views of the Udzungwa foothills as you leave Mang’ula.

12:00–evening | Return transfer:

Continue through Southern Tanzania with stops when needed. Look through photographs from both parks and share favourite sightings during the journey. Arrival depends on road conditions and traffic. Your guide drops the group at the agreed location.

Activities: Hosted Mang’ula visit, lunch stop, return transfer.
Distance: Varies by lodge location and route.
Time: Around 2 hours for the hosted activity, followed by several hours of travel.
Attractions: Mang’ula community and Southern Tanzania’s landscapes.