Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park
Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park
Your safari adventure in Southern Tanzania begins as your guide meets you in Dar es Salaam for a private journey into the wild. Leaving behind the bustling city, we’ll drive west and then southwest toward Mikumi National Park in the scenic Morogoro Region. By afternoon, we’ll arrive at your comfortable lodge just outside the park. Unwind and enjoy the serene atmosphere, perhaps with a refreshing swim or a peaceful moment by the pool as you prepare for tomorrow’s wildlife experience.
- Main Destination:
- Mikumi National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mikumi Tan-Swiss Lodge
Wildlife in Mikumi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Mikumi National Park
Mikumi National Park
On the second day, we wake up bright and early for a full day of game viewing in Mikumi National Park. We explore the park in our 4x4 safari vehicle, which has a pop-up roof for better wildlife spotting and photography.
Mikumi covers approximately 3,230km² (1,247mi²) of wilderness. During our adventure, we commonly see elephants, buffalo, zebras, and wildebeests, as well as various species of antelope, including impalas, kudus, hartebeests and eland. Other animals to look out for in Mikumi include lions, giraffes, hippos, hyenas, wild dogs, warthogs, baboons and more. After an exciting day of wildlife viewing, we return to our lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Mikumi National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mikumi Tan-Swiss Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Mikumi to Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Mikumi to Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Today, we will take a short drive to Udzungwa Mountains National Park. After settling into our lodge, which borders the park, we will hike up to the Sanje Waterfalls. This stunning waterfall consists of three sections, with heights of 30m (100ft), 70m (230ft) and 170m (560ft). Our trek will take us through dense forests, as much of the park is characterized by tropical and mountain forests, along with woodlands, grasslands and steppe habitats.
Udzungwa is home to over 400 bird species, so birdwatchers should keep a keen eye out. We may also encounter primates such as baboons and vervet monkeys, as well as rare species, including the endemic Iringa red colobus and the Sanje crested mangabey. Additionally, we might spot endemic amphibians, reptiles and butterflies. The park boasts approximately 2,500 plant species within its 1,990km² (770mi²) area, with a quarter of these being endemic species.
- Main Destination:
- Udzungwa Mountains National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mikumi Tan-Swiss Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Mikumi National Park to Dar es Salaam
Mikumi National Park to Dar es Salaam
After breakfast on the fourth day of our Southern Tanzania safari, we set out for a morning walk in the diverse forest.
Later, it is time to pack up and head back to coastal Dar es Salaam, where our African adventure began.
- Main Destination:
- Dar Es Salaam (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
