4-Day Enjoy Udzungwa and Mikumi National Park
Tour Overview
Southern Tanzania with 4-day Mikumi and Udzungwa Mountains National Park safari. This perfect combination offers an ideal balance of classic African savanna wildlife tracking and rewarding mountain hiking. Often compared to the Serengeti, Mikumi hosts immense populations of elephants, zebras, wildebeests, and tree-climbing lions. Right next door, the ancient rainforests of Udzungwa wait to show you endemic primates and the spectacular 170-meter plunge of the Sanje Waterfalls. It’s an unbeatable wilderness escape from Dar es Salaam.
Sanje Falls Hike
Big Game Tracking
Open 4x4 Vehicles
Itinerary
Safari Checklist
The Southern Circuit Experience
- Pick-up & drop-off at your Dar es Salaam hotel or airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your residence, hotel, or airport in Dar es Salaam by your professional My Trip Adventures guide. Embark on a scenic drive heading west to Mikumi National Park, passing through rolling Tanzanian landscapes and vibrant local villages. Arrive at the park in time for a warm lunch and check-in at your lodge. In the late afternoon, set off for your introductory game drive into the Mkata Floodplain. As the sun sets, watch for large herds of buffalo, impala, elephant, and zebra gathering at the watering holes. Wind down with a delicious dinner back at the lodge.
Accommodation:
Premium Mid-Range Safari Lodge / Luxury Tented Camp (e.g., Camp Bastian Mikumi, Mikumi Resort or similar)
Meals & Drinks:
- Lunch & Dinner included (Breakfast not included on day one)
- Bottled mineral water provided inside the vehicle
Wake up early for a spectacular morning game drive when savanna predators are most active. Return to the lodge for breakfast, then pack your lunch boxes and head back out for an immersive, full-day wildlife expedition. Your expert guide will take you deep into the heart of the park, scanning the branches of classic African baobabs for Mikumi’s famous tree-climbing lions. Stop for a peaceful picnic lunch in the middle of the wilderness, surrounded by open plains. Continue exploring the park's rich birdlife and hippopotamus pools before returning to your lodge for dinner.
Accommodation:
Premium Mid-Range Safari Lodge / Luxury Tented Camp (Same location)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
- Purified drinking water provided all day inside the vehicle
"The Roof of the Eastern Arc"
After an early breakfast, take a short drive to the Udzungwa Mountains National Park, a globally recognized biodiversity hotspot. Accompanied by an armed conservation ranger, begin an exhilarating trek through pristine tropical rainforest up to the breathtaking Sanje Waterfalls. The trail offers a chance to spot rare, endemic primates like the Iringa Red Colobus and Sanje Mangabey. Once at the top, enjoy spectacular views of the Kilombero Valley below, and cool off with a refreshing swim in the natural plunge pools beneath the tumbling waterfall. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the mountain before trekking down to your lodge for a relaxing evening.
Accommodation:
Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Udzungwa Mountains
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
- Bottled water provided for the mountain hike
The morning after breakfast, you will be departing to Dar es salaam to catch your ferry to Zanzibar, or to the hotel to relax, or to the airport.
Accommodation:
End of Tour (Optional Airport Transfer Included)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & Lunch included (Dinner not included)
- Bottled transit water provided
End of Southern Tanzania Adventure
- Drop-off at your designated hotel, airport terminal, or residential address.
- All safari elements and mountain hikes are fully escorted by certified national park experts.
Package Details
Includes
- Private 4x4 Safari Cruiser with Popup Roof for 360° Viewing
- All National Park Entry and Conservation Fees for Mikumi & Udzungwa
- Guided Trek to Sanje Waterfalls with an Armed Ranger
- 3 Nights Accommodation at Handpicked Mid-Range Lodges/Camps
- Full Board Meals as stated in the itinerary (3x B, 4x L, 3x D)
- Authentic Maasai Village Cultural Tour Experience
- Dedicated Professional English-Speaking Driver-Guide
Excludes
- Tips and gratuities for safari guides and camp staff
- Alcoholic drinks, sodas, and personal bar tabs
- International or domestic flights and visa fees
- Travel, medical, or emergency evacuation insurance