Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park
Depart from Dar es Salaam in the early morning in your private 4x4 Land Cruiser. Wind through scenic hills and local towns before arriving at Mikumi National Park. Initiate your afternoon game drive on the famous Makata Plains, tracking large herds of zebras, elands, impalas, and elephants. Keep your eyes sharp for lions lounging in the shade of baobab structures.
Overnight Stay
Wilderness Tented Outpost — Mikumi
Comprehensive Makata Plain Game Drive
Embark on a full-day tracking expedition across Mikumi’s main floodplain. With your guide, explore the local hippo pools where massive pods interact alongside predatory crocodiles. Seek out herds of rare sable antelopes, wildebeest, and the local tree-climbing lions. Witness the open, wild spaces of Southern Tanzania during a classic sunset drive.
Overnight Stay
Wilderness Tented Outpost — Mikumi
Udzungwa Mountains & Sanje Falls Jungle Trek
Transfer early to the ancient, lush Udzungwa Mountains National Park, a globally critical biodiversity hotspot. Trek through dense primary rainforest to the stunning, multi-tiered Sanje Waterfalls. Keep watch for endemic monkey species, including the Iringa Red Colobus and Sanje Crested Mangabey, and enjoy a swim in the natural plunge pools.
Overnight Stay
Bespoke Mountain Eco-Lodge — Udzungwa
Morning Forest Walk & Return Transit to Dar
Conclude your southern circuit adventure with a gentle morning forest walk, seeking out rare orchids, colorful butterflies, and unique forest bird species. Savor breakfast at the lodge before commencing your private return transit along the scenic highway to Dar es Salaam, arriving in the afternoon for hotel or airport connections.
End Destination
Dar es Salaam Terminal / Hotel Connection
Price Includes
- All Mikumi & Udzungwa National Park conservation entry and tracking fees.
- Private use of a luxury 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.
- Professional, certified English-speaking Swahili naturalist guide.
- Professional, armed mountain ranger for the Sanje Waterfalls trek.
- Wilderness tented outpost and mountain lodge accommodations on a full-board basis.
- Unlimited supply of chilled, purified mineral water inside the vehicle during drives.
- Complimentary Dar es Salaam hotel collection and return drop-off.
Price Excludes
- International airfares, airport departure taxes, and tourist visas.
- Tipping gratuities for your private guide, park rangers, and lodge crew.
- Personal laundry requirements, souvenirs, and alcoholic beverages.
- Mandatory comprehensive travel and medical evacuation insurance.
- Pre-and-post safari hotel stays and dining within Dar es Salaam boundaries.
Explore Mikumi and the Udzungwa Canopy with trusted local guides
Whether you want to secure a private, tailor-made milestone honeymoon loop or coordinate an exclusive group track, our operations desk handles every vehicle detail perfectly.