Day 1 –
Transfer from Dar to Udzungwa National Park, with lunch in Mikumi Town en-route. Hike to Sanje Waterfalls, where you can swim in plunge-pools and camp at the top of a 180m waterfall. The hike is short (2hrs) but quite steep in places. Explore the forests and waterfalls, and visit site of the endemic African Violets. Night walking safari to look for endemic chameleons, with overnight camping next to the falls.
Day 2 –
Wake up to watch the sunrise over the Kilombero Valley, an amazing sight from a natural viewing platform amongst the waterfalls. After breakfast hike back to the vehicle and then transfer into the Kilombero Valley. After lunch in a Swahili restaurant in Ifakara Town you will continue to a remote fishing village where you will spend 2 nights camping. Elephants often walk right through the village, especially at night.
Day 3 –
In the mornings the fishermen bring in their catch, and the banks of the river in front of the village come alive with activity as the fish are sorted. You can observe and even choose your own fish for lunch! There will be a village tour, and in the afternoon a dug-out canoe safari on the great Kilombero River. No trip to Kilombero is complete without a visit to the local village bar!
Day 4 –
After breakfast you will be transfered to a rural village, here you will stay at a local mission and visit a local school and orphanage. This isan ideal opportunity to see a genuine rural village and experience truly authentic Tanzania.
Day 5 –
In the morning there will be achance for some cultural visits before the transfer to Mikumi National Park. After four nights of camping the comfortable and atmospheric bungalows of Kikoboga Wildlife Camp will be much appreciated! Animals can often be seen at the camp waterhole and the bar offers good views of sunset.
Day 6 –
Sunrise and sunset game drives. There will be plenty of time in the afternoon to relax, taking in stunning views across the floodplain and relaxing by the pool. In the evening a campfire is lit near the bar.
Day 7 –
A short morning gamedrive and a leisurely breakfast before transferring back to Dar. Optional connections to Zanzibar by ferry or light aircraft or a flight to Kenya
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Please bring with you warm clothes as it gets cold in the evening.
Price includes:
Transport, Accommodation on full board, all meals and park entrance fees and Game drives.
Excludes:
Drinks, cigarettes, tips and things of personal use.
