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4-Day Mikumi & Udzungwa Safari from Dar es Salaam
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4-Day Mikumi & Udzungwa Safari from Dar es Salaam

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Trip Overview

The 4-Day Mikumi & Udzungwa Safari from Dar es Salaam 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

  • Journey from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi & Afternoon SafariExplore Mikumi’s open plains and woodland on a game drive that fits naturally into the southern-circuit route.
  • Discover the Wildlife of Mikumi National ParkExplore Mikumi’s open plains and woodland on a game drive that fits naturally into the southern-circuit route.
  • Explore the Natural Wonders of Udzungwa MountainsWalk 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

Journey from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi & Afternoon Safari

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

Leave Dar es Salaam early in the morning and travel toward Mikumi National Park, enjoying changing landscapes, local villages, and views of the Uluguru Mountains along the journey. After arriving in the Mikumi area, enter the park for your first wildlife adventure. Your guide will shape the route around current wildlife activity, road conditions and the best available viewing areas. Stops are unhurried, allowing time to observe animal behaviour, photograph the landscape and understand how the park’s habitats connect. Rather than chasing a checklist, the day follows the rhythms of the ecosystem and the guide’s local knowledge. Breaks are arranged at suitable points while keeping the experience comfortable, focused and respectful of the wildlife.

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

Discover the Wildlife of Mikumi National Park

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

Today is dedicated entirely to exploring Mikumi National Park. Following breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive through its wide-open grasslands and wildlife-rich areas. Explore the famous Mkata Floodplain, where animals gather in large numbers throughout the year. Keep your camera ready for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, wildebeests, and predators such as lions. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing your afternoon wildlife exploration.

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

Explore the Natural Wonders of Udzungwa Mountains

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

After breakfast, travel to the beautiful Udzungwa Mountains, one of Tanzania's most important areas for forests and biodiversity. Join a guided hiking experience through lush vegetation while enjoying fresh air, colorful birds, and fascinating plant life. Discover the peaceful beauty of the rainforest and, depending on your chosen hiking route, visit scenic viewpoints or waterfalls.

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 04

Maasai Cultural Experience & Return to Dar es Salaam

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

After breakfast, begin your final day with a visit to a local Maasai community. Experience the traditions and lifestyle of one of Tanzania's best-known cultural groups while learning about their customs, homes, clothing, and connection with the surrounding environment. After the visit, say goodbye to Mikumi and begin your drive back to Dar es Salaam, where you will arrive later in the day.

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Included & Excluded

Included

Included in the published itinerary

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle for the entire tour
  • Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
  • 3 nights accommodation at Camp Lilac
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Mikumi National Park entry and conservation fees
  • Udzungwa Mountains National Park entry fees
  • All planned game drives
  • Guided hiking and nature experience in Udzungwa
  • Maasai cultural experience
  • Drinking water during safari activities
  • Government taxes and applicable fees
  • Pick-up and drop-off in Dar es Salaam
Not included

Additional costs

  • International or domestic flights
  • Visa expenses
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
  • Laundry, souvenirs, and other personal purchases
  • Tips for guides, lodge staff, and local hosts
  • Optional activities not included in the itinerary
  • Any services not specifically listed under safari inclusions
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4 days / 3 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 $899 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 (Sanje Waterfall). 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.