Safari & beach

Mikumi, Udzungwa & Mafia — 10 Days

A southern mainland safari, guided Udzungwa forest walks and a Mafia Island finale, with separate time for long road transfers and island connections.

10 Days · 9 Nights

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A Journey You Can Make Your Own

Good Days. Your Kind Of Pace.

A southern mainland safari, guided Udzungwa forest walks and a Mafia Island finale, with separate time for long road transfers and island connections.

The day-by-day programme includes time for the main activities and the transfers that connect them. Stays, permits and transport are reserved for your dates before the final programme is confirmed.

Internal flights and boat journeys use pre-arranged connections; remote sectors may require a charter or an additional transit night. Your quotation confirms the final sequence and what is included.

A route that makes sense

Travel between the stops shown in the programme, with time allocated to the main experiences.

The stays, selected together

Named stays are proposed options; final rooms and meal plans are confirmed in your quotation.

Your pace, your interests

Discuss any changes before confirming the final arrangements.

One Day At A Time

How Your Journey Unfolds.

A thoughtful starting point. Your confirmed proposal brings the final details together.

Day 01

Arrive in Dar es Salaam

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Meet your team and settle into your hotel. Review the road and island-transfer arrangements for the days ahead.

Destination

Overnight

Dar es Salaam hotel — selected in proposal

Meals

Meals as confirmed in your proposal

Day 02

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi

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Travel by road to Mikumi, allowing for traffic and rest stops. Any game drive on arrival depends on the actual journey time.

Destination

Mikumi National Park ↗

Overnight

Vuma Hills Tented Camp ↗

Meals

Meals as confirmed in your proposal

Day 03

The Mkata floodplain

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Spend a full day exploring Mikumi with your guide, returning to your camp for the night.

Destination

Mikumi National Park ↗

Overnight

Vuma Hills Tented Camp ↗

Meals

Meals as confirmed in your proposal

Day 04

Towards Udzungwa

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Travel to the Mang’ula area near Udzungwa. Settle into your guesthouse; a short guided forest walk can be arranged if time and conditions permit.

Destination

Udzungwa Mountains National Park ↗

Overnight

Mang’ula guesthouse — selected in proposal

Meals

Meals as confirmed in your proposal

Day 05

Udzungwa forest and waterfalls

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Take a park-authorised walk, such as the Sanje route when suitable. Match the distance to your fitness and current trail conditions.

Destination

Udzungwa Mountains National Park ↗

Overnight

Mang’ula guesthouse — selected in proposal

Meals

Meals as confirmed in your proposal

Day 06

Return to Dar es Salaam

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Allow a full road-transfer day back to Dar es Salaam. Overnight in the city rather than promising a tight same-day island connection.

Destination

Overnight

Dar es Salaam hotel — selected in proposal

Meals

Meals as confirmed in your proposal

Day 07

Fly to Mafia Island

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Transfer for your confirmed island flight, then continue to your lodge. The afternoon is free around actual arrival time.

Destination

Mafia Island ↗

Overnight

Mafia Island lodge — selected in proposal

Meals

Meals as confirmed in your proposal

Day 08

Mafia’s marine landscapes

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Choose an authorised snorkelling or marine outing matched to tides, sea conditions and the operator’s programme.

Destination

Mafia Island ↗

Overnight

Mafia Island lodge — selected in proposal

Meals

Meals as confirmed in your proposal

Day 09

Another day on Mafia

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Enjoy the island at your pace. A locally guided outing or additional time on the water can be arranged where suitable.

Destination

Mafia Island ↗

Overnight

Mafia Island lodge — selected in proposal

Meals

Meals as confirmed in your proposal

Day 10

Return to the mainland

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Transfer to Mafia Airport and fly via the connection confirmed in your proposal. Keep a suitable buffer for onward international travel.

Destination

Mafia Island ↗

Overnight

Meals

Breakfast

Your Safari, At A Glance

Let’s Make This Yours.

Price On Request

Price on request. Accommodation, permits and internal transfers are itemised for your dates and group size.

Duration

10 Days · 9 Nights

Start / Finish

Dar es Salaam → Mikumi → Udzungwa → Dar es Salaam → Mafia Island

Your Travel Dates

Planned around your dates and confirmed availability.

Connect The Places

The Places Along Your Route.

Destinations included in this day-by-day programme.

A Good Place To Pause

Where You Could Stay.

Named stays proposed in the programme. Final rooms and availability are confirmed for your dates.

Make More Of Your Time

A Little More To Experience.

Included and optional activities are confirmed in your proposal.

Know What To Expect

The Details That Matter.

Included In Your Proposal

Guiding, transfers and park arrangements itemised in your final proposal
Accommodation and meals as specified in the confirmed programme
Drinking water during safari activities where included by the operator

Not Included Unless Stated

International flights
Visas and travel insurance
Tips and personal purchases
Optional activities and supplements not itemised in your quotation

Picture Yourself Here

Picture The Journey.

Four views. A little inspiration for the journey ahead.

Made Around You

This Journey, With Your Name On It.

Tell us your dates, your people and the places you would love to connect.

Mikumi, Udzungwa & Mafia — 10 Days