4-Day Mikumi & Udzungwa Waterfalls Combo
Overview
Best of both worlds: classic Mikumi National Park game drives on the Mkata Floodplain plus a rainforest hike to Udzungwa’s Sanje Waterfall with chances to spot endemic monkeys and rich birdlife. Easy combo from Dar es Salaam with varied scenery and relaxed pacing.
Drive time Dar → Mikumi: ~5–6 hours (traffic/road conditions). Mikumi ↔ Udzungwa: ~1–1.5 hours.
Itinerary
Day 1: Dar es Salaam → Mikumi (Afternoon Game Drive)
Early pick-up in Dar; drive via Morogoro to Mikumi.
Arrive for lunch; check in to your lodge/camp.
Afternoon game drive on the Mkata Floodplain—look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and lions.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Full-Day Mikumi Game Viewing
Sunrise game drive for peak activity and photography.
Midday rest at the lodge or picnic lunch in a designated area.
Afternoon game drive focusing on open plains and lion territories; optional stop at hippo pools (time/season permitting).
Dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Mikumi → Udzungwa Mountains (Sanje Waterfall Hike)
Short transfer to Udzungwa Mountains National Park.
Guided hike to Sanje Waterfall with natural pools; watch for Udzungwa red colobus and Sanje mangabey.
Return to Mikumi area (or stay near Udzungwa—your choice). Dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Easy Morning / Optional Village Walk → Return to Dar
Leisurely breakfast; optional short walk/birding around the lodge.
Drive back to Dar es Salaam; drop-off at hotel/airport in the late afternoon/evening.
safari booking
Park & conservation fees (Mikumi + Udzungwa)
3 nights accommodation (lodge or tented camp) on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and professional driver–guide
Game drives in Mikumi as per itinerary
Guided Sanje Waterfall hike in Udzungwa
Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
Pick-up and drop-off in Dar es Salaam
Drinks at the lodge (unless stated), laundry, and personal expenses
Tips & gratuities
Travel insurance and visas
Flights (if any), and any services not listed as included