Kilombero to Mikumi
This classic one week safari has been designed to give you several different African experiences, and is ideal for those with limited time. There is an emphasis on responsible cultural tourism in the seldom-visited Kilombero Valley. This is authentic Tanzania laid bare, and will make for a truly memorable adventure.
Itinerary breakdown:
- 1 day and 1 night Sanje Waterfalls Campsite, Udzungwa Mountains National Park
- 1.5 days and 2 nights camping at a remote Fishing Village
- 2 days and 2 night visiting a mission and Orphanage in a rural village.
- 2 days and 2 nights at Kikoboga Wildlife Camp, Mikumi National Park
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Day 1 - Transfer from Dar to Udzungwa Mountains National Park, with lunch in Mikumi Town en-route. Walking safari to Sanje Waterfalls (looking for endemic primates enroute), 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. 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 to 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. You hae the option of enjoying superb cannoe safaris on the Kilombero River.
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 transfer to a rural village, where you will stay at a local mission and visit a local school and orphanage. This is an ideal opportunity to see a genuine rural village and experience truly authentic Tanzania.
Day 5 - In the morning there will be a chance 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 is a great palce to relazx, watching the animals at the adjacent waterhole as the sun goes down.
Day 6 - Sunrise and sunset safari 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 game drive and a leisurely breakfast before transferring back to Dar. Optional connections to Zanzibar by ferry or light aircraft.
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