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5-Day Private Tour in Mikumi National Park and Udzungwa Mountain

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5-Day Private Tour in Mikumi National Park and Udzungwa Mountain

About this activity

Mikumi National Park hosts a big variety of mammals, reptiles, and over 300 species of birds. Animals that are frequently seen in Mikumi National Park include lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, elephants, and many more. Additionally, you will be able to view more than 300 bird species and a variety of plants.

At Mikumi National park, you will stay at comfortable lodges inside or outside the park. You can also stay at luxury hotels a few miles outside the park if you wish to.

WHY MIKUMI? (and NOT Serengeti or Ngorongoro):

  • Less crowded with Tourists
  • More affordable
  • It is only a five hours drive from Dar Es Salaam with a nice view
  • Budget-friendly accommodations can be found along the main road in the town

Udzungwa National Park is a tropical rainforest in the mountains and is the perfect destination for beautiful nature hikes after your safari. Hike to the waterfalls and explore the many reptiles and monkeys that call the park their home.

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At a glance

Duration
5 days
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
TanzAmerica Safaris Ltd

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: All Fees and Taxes
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Dinner
  • Included: Breakfast

Not included

  • Not included: Any other activities not detailed on this itinerary
  • Not included: Tips
  • Not included: Visa, flight or ferry fees,
  • Not included: Items of personal nature (Alcohol drinks, cigarettes, phone calls)

Itinerary

Day 1 · Dar Es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

  1. Mikumi National Park

    4 hours

    • You will be picked up from the hotel/airport in Dar es salaam at 6:00 AM
    • You will start a 5 to 6 hours trip to Mikumi National Park, via Morogoro town
    • You will stop for lunch in Morogoro town on the way to Mikumi
    • Soon after arriving in Mikumi, you will start an evening game drive until sunset
    • Then you will have an overnight stay at Camp Bastian (or similar)

Overnight stay at Camp Bastian Lodge or Similar

Day 2 · Mikumi National Park Game Drive

  1. Mikumi National Park

    7 hours

    • You will start the game drive early in the morning at 6:30 AM
    • After 2 hours of the game drive, you will go to the restaurant inside the park for breakfast
    • Soon after breakfast, you will go back for the game drive until lunchtime at 1:00 PM, where you will check out
    • You will then go to Mikumi small town of Maasai Village where you will enjoy nature, people, and the culture.
    • You will get your dinner and stay at Camp Bastian Mikumi for the overnight

Overnight stay at Camp Bastian Lodge or Similar

Day 3 · Mikumi National Park Game Drive

  1. Mikumi National Park

    7 min

    • You will start the Game Drive early in the morning at 6:30 AM
    • After 2 hours drive, you will go to the restaurant inside the park for breakfast
    • Soon after breakfast, you will go for a Game Drive until lunchtime at 1:30 PM, where you will check out
    • We will then go on the Masai village tour and we will stay overnight at Mikumi small town at Camp Bastian

Overnight stay at Camp Bastian Lodge or Similar

Day 4 · Mikumi National Park to Udzungwa Mountains NP

  1. Udzungwa Mountains National Park

    7 min Admission included

    • You will start the Game Drive in the morning at Mikumi Nationa Park with bush breakfast on our drive, until about 10: 00 AM
    • You will then drive to Udzungwa Mountains National Park for hiking, here you will experience a great view on the mountain tops overlooking a big sugar cane plantation. You will view different medicinal plants and different monkey species during your trek as well.
    • Lunch will be served at Sanje water Fall and later descend the mountain.
    • You will drive back to Mikumi town for an overnight stay at Camp Bastian Mikumi

Overnight stay at Camp Bastian Lodge or Similar

Day 5 · Mikumi National Park to Dar Es Salaam

  1. Dar es Salaam

    6 hours

    • We will start to drive back to Dar es salaam at 6:00 AM
    • We will get our hot lunch on the way back to Dar es salaam
    • We will drop you off at your place in Dar es salaam

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Tiffany Diamond Hotels, Makunganya Street
  • CBD Hotel
  • Golden Tulip Dar City Center
  • Johari Rotana
  • My Place at Samantar
  • Bumbire Royal Inn
  • Edom Heights
  • Yasmin Apartments
  • Ngalawa Place
  • Seashells Millennium Hotel
  • Don Suite Hotel
  • Hotreef Hotel

and 111 more pickup points

Your driver will pick you up from your hotel.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

4.8 out of 5 · 5 reviews
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5-Day Private Tour in Mikumi National Park and Udzungwa Mountain

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