5 Days Midrange Tanzania Walking and Big Five Safari Adventure

5:30 AM–12:30 PM: Drive to Mikumi National Park

Your walking and wildlife adventure will begin with an early departure from Dar es Salaam. Our guide will manage the road transfer and introduce the differences between Mikumi’s savannah and Udzungwa’s rainforest.

12:30 PM–3:00 PM: Lunch and Midrange Accommodation

You will check in, enjoy lunch and have time to rest after the journey. Our guide will explain the wildlife-viewing rules before entering Mikumi.

3:00 PM–6:00 PM: First Big-Game Drive

You may see elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest during your first afternoon on the Mkata Floodplain. Our guide will also search for lions and elusive leopards without making guaranteed-sighting promises.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Angalia Tented Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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6:30 AM–11:30 AM: Morning Predator Search

After breakfast, you will follow grassland and woodland tracks in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes and other wildlife. Morning conditions may reveal fresh predator tracks or animals moving between feeding areas.

11:30 AM–2:00 PM: Hippo Pool and Picnic Lunch

You will visit a suitable water area and may see hippos, waterbirds and grazing animals nearby. Lunch will be enjoyed at an authorized site.

2:00 PM–6:00 PM: Afternoon Wildlife and Birdwatching

Your safari will continue across Mikumi’s varied habitats. Our guide will help you identify birds and explain the relationships between predators, grazers and the wider ecosystem.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Angalia Tented Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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6:30 AM–11:00 AM: Half-Day Game Drive

You will return to Mikumi for a final vehicle-based wildlife experience. This drive will focus on areas not fully explored during the previous day.

11:00 AM–2:00 PM: Lunch and Hiking Preparation

After leaving Mikumi, you will have lunch and receive advice about suitable clothing, drinking water and footwear for Udzungwa.

2:00 PM–5:30 PM: Transfer to the Mountains

You will travel to Udzungwa and check in at a midrange lodge. The evening will be kept relaxed so that you can prepare for the following day’s hike.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Udzungwa Falls Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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7:00 AM–12:30 PM: Guided Forest Hike

Your walking safari will follow an established trail through Udzungwa’s tropical forest. A qualified guide will help you identify animal tracks, plants, monkeys, insects and bird calls while ensuring that park procedures are followed.

12:30 PM–2:00 PM: Sanje Waterfalls Picnic

You will stop near an approved waterfall viewpoint for lunch. Scenic views across the valley make this one of the journey’s most memorable locations.

2:00 PM–5:30 PM: Forest Descent and Primate Search

During the return walk, you may see Udzungwa red colobus monkeys or Sanje mangabeys. Your guide will maintain a responsible distance and explain the importance of protecting these forest species.

Destination:

Udzungwa Mountains

Overnight:

Udzungwa Falls Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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6:30 AM–9:30 AM: Final Morning Walking Experience

Your last activity will be a shorter Udzungwa nature walk focusing on birds, primates and forest plants. The trail will be selected according to time, weather and your physical comfort.

9:30 AM–11:00 AM: Breakfast and Check-Out

Return to the lodge, enjoy refreshments and prepare your luggage for departure.

11:00 AM–6:00 PM: Drive to Dar es Salaam

You will travel back to Dar es Salaam, completing a safari that combines big-game viewing and guided mountain walking.