9 days
Upon arrival in Tanzania, you will be welcomed by your safari driver/guide and transferred to your hotel for relaxation. This day is used to recover from travel and prepare for the adventure ahead. Your guide will give a detailed briefing about the full safari route, safety rules, park expectations, and packing advice for both safari and beach segments. Overnight at hotel in Dar es Salaam or nearby town depending on arrival time.
After breakfast, you begin your journey toward Mikumi National Park. The drive passes through rural landscapes, small towns, and scenic countryside views of Tanzania.Upon entering the park, your first game drive begins immediately. You will explore open savannah plains where wildlife is easily visible. Expect to see elephants walking in herds, giraffes feeding on acacia trees, zebras grazing, and antelopes moving across the plains. In the late afternoon, you proceed to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay, surrounded by the sounds of nature.
Today is dedicated to full exploration of Mikumi National Park. You start early in the morning when predators are active. The park is famous for its large elephant population and open landscapes similar to the Serengeti. You may also spot lions resting under trees, buffalo herds moving in groups, and hippos in water pools.
A picnic lunch will be served inside the park at a safe viewing area. Your guide will continue tracking wildlife in different zones of the park in the afternoon. Return to lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation.
Early morning game drive offers the best chance to see predators hunting or moving before the heat of the day. The soft morning light is also perfect for photography. After breakfast, you may relax or take an optional visit to a nearby village to experience local culture in Tanzania. You will learn about traditional lifestyles, farming methods, and local community interactions. Evening at leisure with dinner and overnight at lodge.
After breakfast, you depart Mikumi and travel to Udzungwa Mountains National Park.
The landscape changes dramatically from open savannah to lush green rainforest and mountainous terrain. Upon arrival, you check in and prepare for light exploration.
In the afternoon, you take a guided forest walk to experience waterfalls, tropical vegetation, and birdlife unique to this region. Dinner and overnight at lodge near Udzungwa.
Today is a highlight of the tour. You begin a full-day guided hike inside Udzungwa Mountains National Park. The trail leads through dense rainforest, crossing rivers and steep paths until reaching the famous Sanje Waterfalls. From the top, you enjoy panoramic views of the Kilombero Valley.
You may spot rare wildlife such as the Udzungwa red colobus monkey and other endemic species. The hike is rewarding for nature lovers and photographers. Return to lodge for rest, dinner, and overnight stay.
After breakfast, you transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you are transferred to your beach resort. The atmosphere changes completely from forest to tropical island paradise. Spend the rest of the day relaxing on the beach, swimming in the Indian Ocean, or enjoying sunset views.
After breakfast, you explore the cultural heart of Zanzibar. Visit Stone Town, a UNESCO-style heritage area known for narrow streets, historical buildings, and vibrant markets. Then continue to a spice farm where you learn about cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and other spices grown on the island.
In the afternoon, return to your beach resort for relaxation and sunset by the ocean.
Enjoy a slow morning on the beach in Zanzibar. You can swim, walk along the shoreline, or simply relax before departure. Later, you are transferred to the airport for your flight home, marking the end of your unforgettable safari and beach holiday in Tanzania.
The best time to enjoy a 9 Days Safari to Mikumi, Udzungwa and Zanzibar Beach Holiday in Tanzania, covering Mikumi National Park, Udzungwa Mountains National Park, and Zanzibar, is during the dry season from June to October. During this period, wildlife viewing in Mikumi is excellent because animals gather around water sources, making it easy to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and hippos. Roads are also in good condition, and game drives are more comfortable and rewarding.
Another great time is from January to March, when the landscapes are lush and green after the short rains. This season is especially beautiful in Udzungwa Mountains, where waterfalls are full and hiking trails are scenic. Zanzibar also offers warm, sunny weather that is perfect for beach relaxation, swimming, snorkeling, and sunset cruises.
The rainy seasons from April to May and November are considered low season. While some safari roads may be muddy and wildlife slightly harder to track, this period offers fewer tourists, lower prices, and very beautiful green scenery across both safari parks and Zanzibar beaches.
