Safari Overview
Experience the amazing and majestic wildlife safari in among biggest parks in Southern circuit of Tanzania, Mikumi National Park and Udzungwa mountains. Tour activities including hiking, bird watching, Sanje waterfall activities like swimming and walking and rubber plantations trips in the park, enjoy Maasai tribe visits
Sanje Waterfalls — Udzungwa's Most Spectacular Natural Feature
The Sanje Waterfalls plunge 170 metres through pristine forest in one of Africa's most biodiverse mountain ecosystems. Hiking to the falls through forest alive with colobus monkeys, endemic birds, and elephant sign is itself remarkable — swimming in the pool at the base of the falls is unforgettable. No other southern Tanzania safari itinerary at this price point includes this experience.
Daily Itinerary
Pickup from hotel in Dar es Salaam at 6:00 am and drive to Mikumi NP for 6 hours with stop in Morogoro for hot lunches then arrive in the park for afternoon and evening game drive. Great welcome by the herd of impala, elephants, Masai giraffes, lions, wildebeests, buffaloes and many more while dinner and overnight at Camp Lilac Mikumi
After breakfast from the lodge with packed lunches enjoys full day game drive inside the park and spot many animals. Animals commonly found here include lions, eland, hartebeest, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe, zebra and elephants and many more. Also you will stop for lunches at the picnic site before proceed with game drive to hippos and crocodiles pool and during evening you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Camp Lilac Mikumi
After breakfast with your parked lunch boxes from the Lodge you will drive for 2 hours to Udzungwa National Park. Enjoy hiking and waterfalls activities in Sanje with your guide, experience birds, monkeys, elephants and many more. Enjoy Maasai tribe visits before descending and drive back to Mikumi for dinner and overnight at Camp Lilac Mikumi
After early breakfast from lodge enjoy en route game drive in Mikumi National Park while departing to Dar es Salaam in which you will arrive in afternoon or evening at hotel/airport/ferry
Activities & Highlights — What Makes This Unique
Southern Tanzania's Most Diverse Multi-Activity Safari
This itinerary delivers something no standard game-drive-only safari can match — the contrast between open savannah wildlife viewing, mountain forest hiking, a spectacular waterfall swim, primate encounters in pristine forest, and a genuine cultural exchange with Maasai people. Each of the four days offers a completely different experience of the southern Tanzania landscape and its human and natural heritage.
| Activity | Location | Highlights | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Game Safari | Mikumi National Park · Mkata Floodplain | Lion, elephant, buffalo, hippo pool, crocodile, giraffe | Days 1, 2 & 4 |
| Mountain Hiking | Udzungwa Mountains NP | Montane forest, endemic birds, colobus & blue monkeys, elephant | Day 3 morning |
| Sanje Waterfalls | Udzungwa Mountains NP | 170m waterfall cascade, natural swimming pools, forest scenery | Day 3 midday |
| Masai Cultural Visit | Udzungwa foothills | Traditional ceremonies, pastoral culture, community interaction | Day 3 afternoon |
Wildlife & species encountered on this multi-park adventure:
From Price
Minimum price only, based on 2 people sharing. Final pricing depends on season, availability and requested customizations.
| Package | From Price |
|---|---|
| Price for 2 People | From $780.00 per person |
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Best Time to Visit
This itinerary runs year-round and offers rewarding experiences in every season. Mikumi game viewing peaks in the dry season (June–October) when wildlife concentrates around water sources. The Udzungwa hike and Sanje Waterfalls are accessible year-round, though the falls are most spectacular after rainfall (March–May and November–December). The Maasai cultural visit is available in all months. For the combination of excellent game viewing and full-flowing waterfalls, the transitional months of May–June and October–November are particularly rewarding.