3 days / 2 nights Mikumi & Udzungwa Mountains National Parks
Mikumi is the fourth National Park in Tanzania in terms of size and its savannah landscape dotted with acacias, baobabs, tamarinds and palms is often compared with the Serengeti plains. It is easy to see elephants, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, antelopes, buffalos, big cats such as lions and leopards, reptiles and a variety of birds.
The rain forest of Udzungwa Mountains is the second most bio diverse national park in Africa. Udzungwa is part of a chain of mountains called the Eastern Arc, also known as the African Galapagos for the great variety of endemic species that it treasures. Its forest is exuberant and magical, with trees over 30 meters high interlaced with lichens, mosses and ferns, barely letting in the sunshine. A paradise for hikers.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
Depart at 9.30 am from Zanzibar airport to Mikumi National Park. On arrival (at around 12.00 pm) you will be welcomed by a professional guide with 4x4 safari vehicle adapted for game viewing to start a game drive in the park with Picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight will be at Angalia Tented Camp.
DAY 2
Breakfast and drive to Udzungwa Mountains National Park for a full day guided trekking excursion (TANAPA walking guide not included in the budget) with Picnic lunch at the park. Swim in the crystal water natural pools (don’t forget the bathing suit!). Drive back to Angalia Tented Camp for dinner and overnight.
DAY 3
Breakfast and depart to Mikumi National Park for a game drive with Picnic lunch at the National Park and airstrip transfer to board the flight to Zanzibar, departing at 3.10 pm.
