Add a 5-day midrange Mikumi and Udzungwa safari to your Tanzania holiday with game drives, waterfalls, forest walks and comfortable accommodation.
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Turn five vacation days into a varied Southern Tanzania adventure with this midrange holiday safari through Mikumi and Udzungwa. The itinerary works particularly well for travellers staying in Dar es Salaam or combining a mainland safari with a Zanzibar beach holiday, because it begins and ends in the city without requiring domestic flights. Mikumi provides the familiar African safari scenes many visitors hope to experience, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and open plains beneath distant mountains. Udzungwa adds an entirely different dimension through rainforest hiking, Sanje Waterfalls, primates and endemic biodiversity. Road transportation, professional guiding, park activities, meals and comfortable midrange accommodation will be coordinated throughout, giving you a complete holiday package instead of several separate bookings.
5:30 AM–12:30 PM: Leave the City and Begin Your Holiday
Your safari holiday will start with pickup from your Dar es Salaam hotel, residence or another agreed point. If you are arriving from Zanzibar, collection can be discussed according to your ferry or flight schedule, although an overnight stay in Dar es Salaam before departure may be advisable. During the road journey, our guide will introduce the destinations and arrange a refreshment stop.
12:30 PM–3:00 PM: Midrange Lodge Arrival
When you arrive near Mikumi, you will check in at your lodge or permanent safari camp and have lunch. Your room will provide a comfortable place to shower, rest and prepare for the afternoon rather than requiring you to set up camping equipment.
3:00 PM–6:00 PM: First Holiday Game Drive
You will enter Mikumi and experience the transition from a road journey to a genuine wildlife safari. Elephants may cross in front of the vehicle, giraffes may appear above the trees and zebras may gather across the Mkata Floodplain. Our guide will look for lions and other predators before returning you to the lodge.
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6:30 AM–11:30 AM: Morning Safari across the Plains
After breakfast, you will return to Mikumi with a picnic lunch. The morning offers opportunities to see active wildlife before temperatures increase. You may encounter buffalo herds, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and numerous antelopes.
11:30 AM–2:00 PM: Hippo Pool and Holiday Picnic
You may visit the Hippo Pool or another suitable water area to observe hippos and waterbirds. Lunch will then be enjoyed at a designated site, giving you time to relax without leaving the park.
2:00 PM–6:00 PM: Afternoon Wildlife and Mountain Views
Your holiday safari will continue through woodland and open grassland. As the day cools, animals may move toward water or feeding areas, producing fresh wildlife encounters. Return to your lodge for dinner and a comfortable night.
6:30 AM–11:00 AM: Final Mikumi Safari Experience
You will begin with another game drive instead of leaving Mikumi immediately after breakfast. Our guide will select new areas or revisit locations where lions, elephants or other notable animals were previously encountered.
11:00 AM–2:00 PM: Lunch and Change of Scenery
After the game drive, you will enjoy lunch and prepare for the next chapter of your holiday. The activities will now change from wildlife viewing by vehicle to guided forest exploration on foot.
2:00 PM–5:30 PM: Travel to the Udzungwa Mountains
The road to Udzungwa passes farms, villages and the Kilombero Valley before reaching the green mountain landscape. You will check in at your midrange lodge and receive information about the hiking route. The evening will be free for rest before the active day ahead.
Day 4: Udzungwa Mountains Holiday Adventure
7:00 AM–12:30 PM: Rainforest Hike to Sanje Waterfalls
After breakfast, a qualified local guide will lead you along the forest trail. You may see monkeys, birds, butterflies and unusual plants while learning why Udzungwa is one of Tanzania’s most important biodiversity areas. The guide will include sensible rest and water stops during the climb.
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7:00 AM–12:30 PM: Rainforest Hike to Sanje Waterfalls
After breakfast, a qualified local guide will lead you along the forest trail. You may see monkeys, birds, butterflies and unusual plants while learning why Udzungwa is one of Tanzania’s most important biodiversity areas. The guide will include sensible rest and water stops during the climb.
12:30 PM–2:00 PM: Scenic Picnic near the Waterfalls
You will enjoy lunch near an approved waterfall viewpoint. From higher sections of the trail, you may see across the Kilombero Valley and appreciate how different Udzungwa is from Mikumi’s open plains.
2:00 PM–5:30 PM: Waterfall Exploration and Return Walk
Your afternoon will include further waterfall views and a guided descent through the forest. You may encounter primates or forest birds missed during the morning. After returning to the lodge, you will have time to shower, relax and enjoy dinner.
6:30 AM–9:30 AM: Final Nature Walk and Primate Viewing
Your last holiday activity will be a shorter guided walk in Udzungwa. The morning may focus on primates, forest birds, butterflies and plant life rather than repeating the longer waterfall hike. You will have an opportunity to ask final questions and take photographs before leaving the park area.
9:30 AM–11:00 AM: Breakfast and Holiday Check-Out
You will return to your lodge, enjoy breakfast and prepare your belongings for departure. Our guide will confirm whether your Dar es Salaam drop-off is at a hotel, airport, ferry terminal or residence.
11:00 AM–6:00 PM: Return to Dar es Salaam
You will travel back through Southern Tanzania with lunch and comfort stops arranged during the drive. Drop-off in Dar es Salaam will complete a holiday combining wildlife, mountains, waterfalls and midrange comfort.
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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Add a 5-day midrange Mikumi and Udzungwa safari to your Tanzania holiday with game drives, waterfalls, forest walks and comfortable accommodation.
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