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Mikumi and Udzungwa Mountain National Park - 3 days

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Mikumi National Park
Mikumi National Rark is one of the greatest parks in the world and the fourth largest park in Tanzania. It is situated approximately 300 km from Dar es salaam. Mikumi's rich wildlife contains lions, hippos, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalos, wildebeest and many more incredible creatures.

A game drive is one of most popular activities in Mikumi National Park.

The park has an altitude of 548 metres above sea level and an area of 3230 square kilometres. Mikumi is bordered by TAZARA (Tanzania Zambia) railway line in the south along with Selous Game Reserve.

Udzungwa Mountain National Park

Udzungwa Mountain National Park is part of the Eastern Arc Mountain, and is occasionally termed as the "Galapagos Island of Africa", approximately 70 km (1 hour) drive away from Mikumi. Udzungwa covers about 1990 square kilometres in area. The park is renowned for high bio-diversity of plants and birdlife and 30% of these species are not found anywhere else.

Udzungwa originates from the word "Wadzungwa", one of the tribes who lives on the slopes of the mountain.

The common activities in Udzungwa are bird watching and hiking. The guide and ranger will take you around the mountain and the park to view the eccentric wildlife and birds found in Africa.


Location - Duration
  • Duration: 3 day(s)
  • Location: Approx 400 kms from Dar es salaam (including Mikumi and Udzungwa)
Itinerary
Day 1: Dar es Salaam - Mikumi National Park
-Pick-up is from DSM city center
-Proceed to the south of Dar es Salaam, Mikumi
-Afternoon game drive of Mikumi National Park
-Dinner and overnight at Camp / Lodge (L,D).

Day 2: Hiking in Udzungwa Mountain National Park

-After breakfast, tour drive to Udzungwa. Picnic lunch provided.
-Dinner and overnight at Camp / Lodge (B,L,D).

Day 3: Mikumi National Park - Dar es Salaam

-After breakfast, morning game drive of the park. Picnic lunch provided.
-Early afternoon, you will drive to back to Dar (B,L).

End of Tour

Inclusive:
* Safari base vehicle + English speaking driver/guide
* 2 night full board accommodation
* Park fees & game drives
* 1 litter mineral water daily on safari

Exclusive:

* Drinks
* Medical and luggage insurance
* Tips and other personal expenses
* Emergency evacuation insurance US $ 20 per person

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