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    Sanje Waterfall
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    Looking into an ensuite tented room at Hondo Hondo
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    Relax and smell the flowers on the nature walk at Hondo Hondo
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    Comfy beds at Hondo Hondo
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    Crowned hornbill soars over Hondo Hondo
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    Taking the kids for a nature walk at Hondo Hondo
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    Bandas in a row at Mikumi Wildlife Camp (Kikaboga)
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    Small people discover a big world in the Udzungwas
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    Families playing in the stream in the Udzungwas
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    Space to relax outside the tented rooms at Hondo Hondo

Safari Includes:

4 nights, 5 days private safari vehicle with trained driver-guide

Hondo Hondo Udzungwa Tented Camp, Mikumi Wildlife Camp (Kikaboga)

Suitable for age groups 0-5, 6-12, 13-18

Price $1290 per adult, $400 per child (family sharing rooms)

On this short southern safari you and your family will travel in your own private safari vehicle to the exotic and beautiful Udzungwa Mountains National Park for some family friendly hiking, biking and outdoor fun. You will also spend a night in the attractive Mikumi National Park, hoping to see lion, leopard and elephant on your game drives or even straight from your room or the lodge pool!

  • Game drives
  • Birdwatching and primate spotting
  • Hiking in the forest
  • Cycling and nature trails

Itinerary Mikumi and Udzungwa

DAY ACTIVITY/DESTINATION HOTEL
Day 1 Dar es Salaam to Udzungwa Mountains National Park Hondo Hondo
Day 2 Full Day Udzungwa Mountains National Park Hondo Hondo
Day 3 Udzungwa to Mikumi Mikumi Wildlife Camp
Day 4 Mikumi to Dar es Salaam n/a – End of Service

Detailed Itinerary:

4 nights, 5 days private safari vehicle with trained driver-guide, full board

Hondo Hondo Udzungwa Tented Camp, Mikumi Wildlife Camp (Kikaboga)

Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Udzungwa Mountains National Park

You will be picked up very early in the morning (06.30 am - optional) and transfer to the Udzungwa Mountains National Park. Lunch on the way. Arrive at Hondo Hondo, settle into your en-suite tented room before exploring the nature trail, or just relax as numerous hornbills and raptors fly over camp. Hondo Hondo borders the park and has superb bird and monkey watching on site. You may hear leopard's 'sawing' calls in the nearby forest or the fuss of leopard hunting monkeys.

Day 2: A full day at Udzungwa

After breakfast you will transfer to Sanje Waterfall where you will climb to the top of a 180m fall and swim in the plunge pools. This area is great for primary forest and has outstanding views. You will have a picnic lunch prepared on top of the falls. In the evening transfer back to Hondo Hondo for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Udzungwa to Mikumi National Park

7.30 am optional morning bird and monkey walk before returning for an excellent breakfast ($10 pp extra cash to the camp manager). After breakfast, depart to Mikumi National Park with packed lunch. Here you will settle into Mikumi Wildlife Camp (Kikoboga), This is well situated beside two waterholes with plenty of game to be seen from the bar. Spend your afternoon game driving and looking for lion, leopard, elephant and the rest, before enjoying dinner and a peaceful night at Mikumi Wildlife Camp.

Day 4: Mikumi to Dar es Salaam

Rise and enjoy an early game drive before breakfast if you and the family feel like it. Then pack up and enjoy a game drive on your way out of Mikumi and back to Dar es Salaam, arriving at your hotel or residence in the late afternoon. End of services

Available Activities

Hiking in the beautiful Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Take a hike through the rainforest of the Udzungwas, enjoying the views out across the open Kilombero Valley

Choose a hike suitable for your family from the wide range of trails available

Enjoy a swim and a cooldown in one of the beautiful waterfall plunge pools

Learn all about the local flora and fauna from your experienced guide

Game Drives Wildlife viewing from private vehicle

Game drives in your own private open-topped safari vehicle

Experienced and professional driver guide to help you make the most of your unique experience

Cycling and Nature trails at Hondo Hondo

Hire bikes and head out around the Kilombero Valley and the villages

Child bikes available for little people!

Wander through the forest edge learning about the flora and fauna

MAPS & AREA

Map view for Hondo Hondo Udzungwa Forest Camp, Udzungwa Mountains

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Map view for Mikumi Wildlife Camp (Kikaboga), Mikumi National Park

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Additional information:

Package includes:

  • Private 4x4 converted safari vehicle with driver-guide on safari
  • All park and entry fees to Mikumi and Udzungwa
  • Full board accommodation and picnic lunch on safari
  • 1 bottle drinking water daily while on safari
  • Service of an English speaking guide
  • All airport transfers
  • Package does NOT include:

    • International/local flight tickets
    • Additional activities at Hondo Hondo
    • Soft/alcoholic drinks
    • Tips and gratuities
    • Laundry and all personal items