Cultural
South
Day 1: Dar ----Udzungwa
Transfer from Dar to
Udzungwa Mountains
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 African Violets. Night walking safari to look for
endemic chameleons, with overnight camping next to the falls.
Day 2: Udzungwa -----Ifakara
Wake up to watch the sunrise over the
Kilombero Valley
, an amazing sight from the natural viewing platform above the
waterfalls. After breakfast descend back to the vehicle then
transfer into the Valley. After lunch in a swahili restaurant in
Ifakara Town you will then continue on to a remote fishing
village where you will spend 2 nights camping. Elephants often
walk right through the village, especially at night!
Day 3:
Kilombero Valley
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 will have the chance to
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 a local village bar!
Day 4:
Itete Mission
The transfer to Itete Mission is a scenic one through
rolling countryside doted with small vilages and 'Shamba'
(farms). After settling in and lunch you will go on a walking
tour of the village, accompanied by the local priest and maybe a
traditional healer.
Day 5:
Maasai Boma
After breakfast transfer to a Maasai Boma, out on the
floodplain. A small community lives here and you will have the
opportunity to meet them. After a picnic lunch there will be a
short game drive further into the floodplain where you will be
camping in a remote glade of trees. A camp fire will be
maintained all night - to keep the wildlife at bay!
Day 6:
Ifakara ---Mikumi
In the morning there will be the opportunity to go on
another gamedrive, 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's waterhole and the bar
offers good views of sunset.
Day 7:
Mikumi
Sunrise and sunset game drives. There will be plenty of time
in the afternoon to relax taking in stunning views across the
floodplain, and there is also a small pool. In the evening a
campfire is lit near the bar.
Day 8:
Mikumi ---Dar
A short morning gamedrive and a leisurely breakfast before
transferring back to Dar. Optional connections to Zanzibar by
ferry or light aircraft.