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5 Days Mikumi Plains & Udzungwa Rainforest Safari

From $2,820 /person

Duration 5 Days

Private Tour

Tour Overview

This 5-day safari combines two completely different ecosystems into one unforgettable journey: the open savannah plains of Mikumi National Park and the lush, tropical rainforest of Udzungwa Mountains National Park. Mikumi offers excellent wildlife viewing, often compared to the Serengeti, where lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and hippos roam freely across golden grasslands. In contrast, Udzungwa provides a refreshing escape into a mountainous rainforest filled with waterfalls, rare primates, and rich biodiversity found nowhere else on Earth. This tour is ideal for travelers who want both classic safari game drives and active adventure in nature, making it one of the most diverse Southern Tanzania itineraries.

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Includes

  • Park entry fees (Mikumi & Udzungwa)
  • Professional safari guide
  • 4×4 safari vehicle
  • 4 nights accommodation
  • All meals during safari
  • Hiking guide in Udzungwa
  • Bottled water
  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Hiking equipment
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Personal expenses & tips

Full Tour Details

Day 1: Dar es Salaam – Mikumi National Park

Depart from Dar es Salaam and drive through the scenic countryside. Arrive in Mikumi National Park by afternoon and enjoy a short introductory game drive before heading to your lodge.

Day 2: Full-Day Safari in Mikumi National Park

Spend the entire day exploring Mikumi’s vast plains. The Mkata Floodplain is the highlight, offering high chances of spotting lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests. The park’s open terrain makes wildlife viewing easy and rewarding. Picnic lunch is served inside the park.

Day 3: Mikumi – Udzungwa Mountains National Park

After breakfast, drive toward Udzungwa Mountains. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy the cooler mountain climate. The rest of the day is at leisure, preparing for tomorrow’s hike.

Day 4: Udzungwa Waterfalls Hiking Experience

Begin a guided trek through dense rainforest trails leading to the famous Sanje Waterfalls. Along the way, encounter endemic species such as Iringa red colobus monkeys and Sanje crested mangabeys. Enjoy swimming at natural pools beneath the waterfalls before descending back to the lodge.

Day 5: Udzungwa – Return to Dar es Salaam

After breakfast, begin your return journey to Dar es Salaam with en-route stops for scenery and photography.

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