Explore Mikumi and Udzungwa on a 5-day senior-friendly midrange Tanzania safari with relaxed game drives, flexible walks and comfortable accommodation.
A quick look at the tour style, experiences, travel months and accommodation for this package.
This 5-day senior-friendly midrange safari through Mikumi and Udzungwa is designed for mature travellers who want to experience Southern Tanzania without an unnecessarily demanding schedule. Your private road transportation will include planned comfort stops, while repeated nights at the same accommodations reduce frequent packing and room changes. Mikumi’s open Mkata Floodplain allows elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and other animals to be observed from the safari vehicle with minimal physical effort. In Udzungwa, walking activities will be selected according to mobility, fitness and trail conditions; travellers are not required to complete the demanding Sanje Waterfalls hike if a shorter forest trail is more suitable. Midrange lodges with proper beds, bathroom facilities and prepared meals provide comfortable places to recover after each activity.
6:30 AM–12:30 PM: Private Drive with Planned Comfort Stops
Our guide will collect you from Dar es Salaam and assist with loading your luggage. The road journey will be divided by stops for refreshments, washroom use and gentle stretching. You will not be expected to maintain the rushed schedule of a large group, and our guide will remain attentive to your comfort throughout the drive.
12:30 PM–3:30 PM: Lunch and Extended Lodge Rest
Upon arrival, you will check in at a carefully selected midrange lodge. Where possible, a conveniently located room can be requested in advance, although confirmation will depend on availability. You will enjoy lunch and have a longer rest before the first park activity.
3:30 PM–5:45 PM: Gentle Afternoon Game Drive
Your first Mikumi game drive will be shorter than a standard afternoon safari. You may see elephants, giraffes, zebras and buffaloes without remaining in the vehicle until late. Our guide will use accessible routes and return you to the lodge before darkness.
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7:00 AM–11:00 AM: Comfortable Morning Wildlife Viewing
After breakfast, you will enter Mikumi when the weather is still pleasant. The open plains provide clear wildlife views without requiring constant movement between distant locations. You may see lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and antelopes while our guide explains their behaviour.
11:00 AM–2:30 PM: Hippo Pool and Extended Lunch Break
Your route may include the Hippo Pool or another accessible wildlife area. You will then enjoy a longer picnic break, allowing enough time to rest, eat and use available facilities before continuing.
2:30 PM–5:30 PM: Flexible Afternoon Drive
Your afternoon activity will be adjusted according to how everyone feels. You may continue exploring water points and grassland or return slightly earlier to the lodge. The private arrangement prevents other travellers’ schedules from controlling your decision.
7:00 AM–10:30 AM: Final Morning Safari
After breakfast, you will enjoy a manageable final game drive in Mikumi. Our guide will revisit productive wildlife areas while avoiding unnecessary rough driving wherever possible.
10:30 AM–2:00 PM: Lunch and Rest before the Transfer
You will leave the park and stop for lunch. This extended pause makes the transition to Udzungwa more comfortable and avoids combining several continuous hours inside the vehicle.
2:00 PM–5:30 PM: Scenic Journey to Udzungwa
Travel toward Udzungwa through cultivated valleys and attractive mountain scenery. After reaching your midrange lodge, you will check in, rest and discuss suitable walking options with our guide. A shorter trail will be recommended if the full Sanje hike does not match your fitness or mobility.
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7:30 AM–11:30 AM: Guided Forest Walk at Your Pace
Your local guide will lead you along a route selected according to your abilities. Rather than forcing every guest to complete a steep waterfall hike, the morning may focus on a gentler forest trail, birdwatching, monkeys and plant interpretation. Frequent rest stops will be available.
11:30 AM–2:30 PM: Lunch and Midday Rest
You will enjoy lunch and have time to recover from the morning walk. If your accommodation is conveniently located, part of this period may be spent resting at the lodge.
2:30 PM–5:00 PM: Light Afternoon Nature Activity
Depending on your energy level, you may take a short guided walk, enjoy birdwatching near the forest boundary or remain at the lodge. Our guide will not add strenuous activities simply to fill the schedule.
7:00 AM–9:00 AM: Gentle Birdwatching and Forest Observation
Your final morning will begin with a short nature activity near Udzungwa. You may observe birds, monkeys and forest plants along a trail chosen for accessibility. Guests who prefer additional rest may enjoy the lodge surroundings instead.
9:00 AM–11:00 AM: Breakfast and Assisted Check-Out
Return for breakfast and prepare for departure. Our guide will assist with luggage and ensure that nothing has been left in the room.
11:00 AM–6:00 PM: Comfortable Return to Dar es Salaam
You will travel back to Dar es Salaam with regular comfort and refreshment stops. Direct drop-off will be provided at your hotel, residence or another accessible location.
We offer two pricing options:
The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.
Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.
| No of pax | Adult Price | Child Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | From $1,380 pp | From $1,035 pp |
| 2 Pax | From $880 pp | From $660 pp |
| 3 Pax | From $713 pp | From $535 pp |
| 4 Pax | From $630 pp | From $473 pp |
| 5 Pax | From $580 pp | From $435 pp |
| 6 Pax | From $547 pp | From $410 pp |
| 7+ Pax | From $523 pp | From $392 pp |
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Explore Mikumi and Udzungwa on a 5-day senior-friendly midrange Tanzania safari with relaxed game drives, flexible walks and comfortable accommodation.
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