Mikumi National Park and Udzungwa Mountains National Park (Budget) - 3 Days

Antelope in Mikumi

This itinerary offers 3 days Mikumi National Park and Udzungwa Mountains National Park.

Mikumi National Park

For your information, Mikumi National Park is one of the famous parks in South of Tanzania, formed in year 1964. It is the fourth largest park in Tanzania covering 3,230 sq km.

You should also know, Mikumi is bordered by Selous Game Reserve in the south. It also has Udzungwa Mountains National Park and Uluguru Mountain on the other side.

The park is greatly compared to Serengeti National Park. The north-west is defined by alluvial plain of Mkata river basin. This area displays mainly Palm, tamarinds, acacia and baobab. Furthest to the area, there are rock formations called Uluguru and Rubeho mountains.

Mikumi National Park is greatly compared to Serengeti National Park. The north-west is defined by alluvial plain of Mkata river basin. This area displays mainly Palm, tamarinds, acacia and baobab. Furthest to the area, there are rock formations called Uluguru and Rubeho mountains.

The South-east side of the park is less accessible. Therefore, it has very little wildlife.

The animals that you are likely to see are lions, giraffes, zebras, impalas, kudus, elands, buffaloes, wildebeests and black antelopes. You can also view baboons and many more. It also has two hippo pools, 5 km on the north of the park. Mikumi National Park also exhibits over 400 species of bird life.

Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Udzungwa Mountains National Park as you can see, is a mountains national park which is specialized with hiking safari. you perform it through the mountains and waterfalls. The park is in the south of Tanzania, near Mikumi National park. Udzungwa Mountains National Park covers around 1990 sq km.

Approximately 6 primate species, over 400 bird life and more than 2,500 plant species are available for you to see inside the park.

3 days Mikumi National Park and Udzungwa Mountains National Park offers you 2 half day game drives inside Mikumi National Park and a full day mountain hike on Udzungwa Mountains National Park.

3 Days Mikumi National Park and Udzungwa Mountains National Park offers you two (2) half day game drives, which will be on the first and last day of the itinerary. and a full day mountain hiking, which will be on the second (2nd) day.

Day 1
Dar es salaam to Mikumi National Park

Meet, greet by your driver/ guide at 0730 hours and proceed to Mikumi National Park. Have hot lunch on the way.

Arrive at the park in the afternoon around 1530 hours, game drive inside the park.

Dinner and overnight

Day 2
Hiking inside Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Depart for Udzungwa Mountains National Park after breakfast. A full day hike inside the park with picnic lunch.

Return to Mikumi.

Dinner and overnight

Day 3
Mikumi National Park to Dar es salaam

Proceed for a morning game drive after breakfast with picnic lunch. Afternoon at 1200, depart for Dar es salaam city center. Arrive Dar es salaam around 2000 hours.

Price Includes:

  • Safari base vehicle + English speaking driver/guide
  • 2 nights full-board accommodation
  • Pick up and drop off within Dar city center
  • Park fees & game drives
  • Guide fees – Udzungwa Mountains National Park
  • Complimentary mineral water (1 liter per person per day)

Price Excludes:

  • Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
  • Additional Mineral water: USD 5 per carton (12 bottles)
  • Medical and luggage insurance
  • Tips: we recommend US $ 20 per group per day
  • Dar es salaam airport transfers
  • Other personal expenses
  • Emergency evacuation insurance

Stated prices are all year round.

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Mikumi National Park and Udzungwa Mountains National Park (Budget)
6% Off
From $ 490.00 $ 460.00
per Adult
Number of Travelers Total Cost
1 Adult USD 1,170.00
2 Adults USD 740.00
3 Adults USD 605.00
4 Adults USD 540.00
5 Adults USD 500.00
6 Adults USD 480.00
7 Adults USD 460.00

Trip Facts

  • 4x4 Safari Vehicle
  • 7
  • Game drives, Mountain hiking
  • Mikumi National Park, Udzungwa Mountains National Park
  • 3 days
  • TANAPA Bandas (Inside the park)

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