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3-Day Mikumi & Udzungwa Safari from Dar es Salaam | Wildlife & Culture
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3-Day Mikumi & Udzungwa Safari from Dar es Salaam | Wildlife & Culture

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Trip Overview

The 3-Day Mikumi & Udzungwa Safari from Dar es Salaam | Wildlife & Culture starts and finishes in Dar es Salaam. Its route includes Mikumi National Park and Udzungwa Mountains, following the destination order and transfers set out in the day-by-day itinerary.

The journey is shaped around cultural encounters, highlighting Tanzania’s southern parks and more remote landscapes.

Southern Tanzania rewards travellers who appreciate varied habitats and a less hurried approach to wildlife. The daily programme explains where you travel, the activities planned and the stays along the way; our safari experts can help adapt transport, camp choices and time in each park to your priorities.

Where every day follows the rhythm of the journey
African buffalo in Mikumi National ParkMikumi National Park
Sanje Waterfall in Udzungwa Mountains National ParkUdzungwa Mountains
Zebra herd in Mikumi National ParkMikumi Wildlife
Giraffe in southern Tanzania savannahMkata Plains
Moments along the route
Safari Highlights

Your Journey Highlights

  • Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park & Afternoon Game DriveExplore Mikumi’s open plains and woodland on a game drive that fits naturally into the southern-circuit route.
  • Udzungwa Mountains HikingWalk through the Udzungwa landscape with local guidance, taking in forest, mountain scenery and the route’s natural history.
  • Maasai Cultural Experience & Return to Dar es SalaamSpend time with the history, people and traditions connected to this stage of the journey through a guided local experience.

Your Itinerary

Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park & Afternoon Game Drive

  • Activity: Game Drive
  • Meals Included: Lunch & Dinner

Depart from Dar es Salaam in the morning and drive toward Mikumi National Park. Along the way, enjoy views of rural Tanzania, small villages, changing landscapes, and the Uluguru Mountains. After reaching the Mikumi area, enter the park for an afternoon game drive. Explore the open plains and search for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, antelopes, and, with good fortune, lions.

Accommodation

Camp Lilac

Camp Lilac is a small tourist camp used as a convenient base for Mikumi and the surrounding southern circuit. Its character is informal and nature-focused, with accommodation and meal service arranged for travellers moving between park activities and road transfers. The setting offers a quieter overnight pause than staying in a large town, while keeping the next stage of the route practical. It fits itineraries that combine Mikumi wildlife viewing with Udzungwa or onward travel toward Nyerere and Dar es Salaam.

LocationMikumiStay styleTented safari camp
Day 02

Udzungwa Mountains Hiking

  • Activity: Trekking & Game Drive
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After an early breakfast, travel to the beautiful Udzungwa Mountains National Park for a guided hiking adventure. Explore lush forest trails surrounded by diverse plants, colorful birds, and unique wildlife. Enjoy the fresh mountain air and spectacular natural scenery as you walk through this remarkable biodiversity hotspot. Depending on your selected hiking route, visit scenic viewpoints and beautiful waterfalls before returning to the Mikumi area for relaxation.

Accommodation

Camp Lilac

Camp Lilac is a small tourist camp used as a convenient base for Mikumi and the surrounding southern circuit. Its character is informal and nature-focused, with accommodation and meal service arranged for travellers moving between park activities and road transfers. The setting offers a quieter overnight pause than staying in a large town, while keeping the next stage of the route practical. It fits itineraries that combine Mikumi wildlife viewing with Udzungwa or onward travel toward Nyerere and Dar es Salaam.

LocationMikumiStay styleTented safari camp
Day 03

Maasai Cultural Experience & Return to Dar es Salaam

  • Activity: Cultural Experience & Transfer
  • Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch

After breakfast, visit a local Maasai community and experience the traditions and daily lifestyle of one of Tanzania's most famous cultural groups. Learn about Maasai customs, traditional homes, clothing, livestock, and their strong connection with nature. You may also have the opportunity to interact with community members and discover their cultural heritage. After the experience, begin your scenic drive back to Dar es Salaam.

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Included & Excluded

Included

Included in the published itinerary

  • Private safari transportation in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Professional and experienced English-speaking safari driver-guide
  • 2 nights accommodation at Camp Lilac
  • All meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Mikumi National Park entrance and conservation fees
  • Mikumi National Park game drive
  • Udzungwa Mountains guided nature/hiking experience
  • Maasai cultural tour
  • Bottled drinking water during safari activities
  • Applicable government taxes and fees
  • Pick-up and drop-off in Dar es Salaam
Not included

Additional costs

  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, souvenirs, and telephone calls
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks purchased at the lodge
  • Tips for safari guide, hiking guide, Maasai guides, and lodge staff
  • Additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal hiking equipment and other optional gear
  • Any services or expenses not specifically listed under inclusions
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3 days / 2 nights. The day-by-day itinerary shows where each overnight falls. Check arrival and departure flight times before arranging onward travel, and ask us if you would prefer a slower pace or an extra night.

From $685 per person. Ask for a quote for your dates and group size. The final quote depends on travel dates, group size, room choice and any flights or extras. Request a written breakdown of park fees, accommodation, meals, transfers and exclusions before you book.

Dar es Salaam, Mikumi National Park, Udzungwa Mountains. Use the day-by-day route above to see the order of visits. Ask for estimated road or flight times between stops for your chosen dates; that is often more useful than counting destinations alone.

Camp Lilac. Exact properties and room types depend on availability. Ask us to confirm each stay, its location, meal plan and any proposed alternative in writing before paying a deposit.