Zanzibar to Mikumi & Udzungwa Mountains Safari

Depart Zanzibar by morning flight/ferry to Dar es Salaam. Journey west through rural Tanzania to the biodiverse Udzungwa Mountains, a UNESCO-listed wilderness often compared to the Galapagos for its unique species. After lunch, embark on a guided hike through lush rainforest to Sanje Waterfall, where you might spot:

• The endangered Iringa red colobus monkey
• Endemic Udzungwa partridges
• Over 400 plant species found nowhere else

Enjoy a picnic by the cascades before overnighting at a nearby lodge, listening to the sounds of the mountain forest.

Half Board

After breakfast, travel to Mikumi National Park, Tanzania’s fourth-largest protected area. The Mkata Floodplain dominates the landscape, offering exceptional game viewing:

• Large herds of eland (Africa’s largest antelope)
• Lion prides patrolling the grasslands
• Giraffes silhouetted against baobab trees
  Afternoon game drive reveals buffalo herds, zebras, and over 400 bird species. Sunset drinks at your lodge overlook the floodplain.

Full Board

Dawn game drive catches predators at their most active. Search for:

• Leopards in acacia woodlands
• Hippos in the Mkata River
• Rare wild dogs (if fortunate)
  Return to Dar es Salaam after lunch for your flight/ferry to Zanzibar, arriving by evening.

Breakfast & Lunch