DURATION
14 days / 13 nights
START & END
Dar es Salaam / Zanzibar
TRIP TYPE
Private trip
STYLE
Budget, Mid-range or Luxury
SAFARI, MOUNTAINS AND ZANZIBAR
Highlands to Wilderness combines safaris in Mikumi and Nyerere with a guided day hike in the Uluguru Mountains and six nights in Zanzibar.
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You travel by train from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro before continuing to Mikumi, where you have an afternoon and a full day of game drives. A Maasai visit can be added for travellers who would like to learn more about their culture.
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After hiking in the Uluguru Mountains, the journey continues to Nyerere National Park for three nights, with game drives and a private sunset boat safari. The final part of the holiday is spent in Zanzibar, with free time at the beach and the option to add other activities.
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This is an example route. We can adapt the accommodations, activities and pace to your preferences.
YOUR ROUTE AT A GLANCE
1 NIGHT
DAR ES SALAAM
Arrival and overnight stay
1 NIGHT
MIKUMI NP
Afternoon and full day game drives
2 NIGHTS
ULUGURU MOUNTAINS
Guided mountain hike and time in Morogoro
3 NIGHTS
NYERERE NP
Game drives and a private sunset boat safari
6 NIGHTS
ZANZIBAR
Beach stay with time for optional activities
DAY 1
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN DAR ES SALAAM
After arriving at Julius Nyerere International Airport, your driver will meet you
and transfer you to your hotel in Dar es Salaam.
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No activities are planned today because international arrival times vary. You
can settle in, rest after your flight and prepare for the journey to Nyerere
National Park the following morning.
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Meals included: none (meals available at the hotel)
DAY 2
DAY 2: TRAIN TO MOROGORO AND GAME DRIVE IN MIKUMI
After breakfast, your driver will transfer you to the train station in Dar es Salaam.
You will take the SGR train to Morogoro, where your private safari guide will
meet you. From Morogoro, the drive to Mikumi National Park takes
approximately two hours.
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Lunch will be arranged around the train schedule and your arrival in Mikumi.
You will then enter the national park for your first game drive. Depending on the
available time, your guide will explore different areas of the park before leaving at
the permitted closing time.
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After the game drive, you will continue to your accommodation for dinner and your overnight stay.
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Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY 3
DAY 3: GAME DRIVE IN MIKUMI AND DRIVE TO MOROGORO
After an early breakfast, you will return to Mikumi National Park for another game
drive with a picnic lunch. Having more time in the park allows your guide to
explore different areas and adapt the route to recent wildlife movements and
your interests.
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You will leave the park in the late afternoon and drive approximately two hours
to Morogoro. After arriving, you will check in at your hotel and have dinner.
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An optional Maasai village visit can be added before heading to Morogoro. This will replace part of the time normally spent on the game drive.
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Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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DAY 4
DAY 4: HIKE IN THE ULUGURU MOUNTAINS
After breakfast, your mountain guide will meet you at the hotel and take you to
the starting point of the hike.
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The first part of the walk leads to Morningside and takes approximately two
and a half hours, covering around eight kilometres. After a short break, you
will continue for another two kilometres to Choma Waterfall. Here you have
time to rest, take photos and swim if conditions allow.
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The return walk passes through Kireka village, where you will stop for lunch. Along the way, your guide can tell you more about village life, farming and the Uluguru Mountains. You will return to Morogoro later in the afternoon.
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Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY 5
DAY 5: DRIVE TO NYERERE AND AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE
After breakfast, your private driver-guide will pick you up from the hotel in
Morogoro. You will travel towards Nyerere National Park, with lunch arranged
during the journey.
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After arriving, you will enter the national park for an afternoon game drive.
This gives you a first introduction to Nyerere’s varied landscapes and wildlife
before the two longer safari days that follow.
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At the end of the game drive, you will continue to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
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Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY 6
DAY 6: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE IN NYERERE NATIONAL PARK
After an early breakfast, you will leave the lodge with your private guide and a
picnic lunch for a full day in Nyerere National Park.
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Your guide will plan the route according to recent wildlife movements, road
conditions and your interests. During the day, you might see elephants, giraffes,
buffaloes, antelopes, hippos, lions and many different bird species.
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Because the safari vehicle is private for your group, you can spend more time at
interesting sightings and explore the park at your own pace. You will return to the lodge in the late afternoon for dinner.
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Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY 7
DAY 7: GAME DRIVE AND SUNSET BOAT SAFARI IN NYERERE NATIONAL PARK
After an early breakfast, you will return to Nyerere National Park with your private
guide and a picnic lunch. You can explore another part of the park or revisit an
area where interesting wildlife has recently been seen.
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In the afternoon, you will leave the park and prepare for your private sunset
boat safari. At around 16:00, you will board the boat for a trip of approximately
two hours on the Rufiji River.
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From the boat, you can look for hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds and other animals along the riverbanks while the landscape changes towards sunset. Afterwards, you will return to the lodge for dinner.
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Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY 8
DAY 8: DRIVE TO DAR ES SALAAM AND FERRY TO ZANZIBAR
After breakfast, you will check out and drive back to Dar es Salaam. Lunch will
be provided during the journey.
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In Dar es Salaam, your guide will take you to the ferry terminal for the crossing
to Zanzibar. When you arrive, another driver will meet you at
the ferry terminal and transfer you to your beach hotel.
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After checking in, the rest of the evening is free to relax.
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Meals included: breakfast and lunch.
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9 - 13
DAYS 9 TO 13: BEACH TIME IN ZANZIBAR
You have five full days to enjoy Zanzibar at your own pace. No fixed activities are
planned, so you can relax at the beach or by the pool and decide how you
would like to spend each day.
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If you would like to explore more of the island, we can add optional activities
such as a Stone Town tour, a spice farm visit, snorkelling or a boat trip. These
can be included when we personalise the itinerary or booked directly at the
hotel during your stay.
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Meals included on all days: breakfast (can be adapted to your preferred meal plan).
DAY 14
DAY 14: DEPARTURE FROM ZANZIBAR
After breakfast, you will check out of the hotel. At the agreed time, your driver will
transfer you to Zanzibar International Airport for your flight home.
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If your international return flight departs from Dar es Salaam instead, we can
arrange a ferry or domestic flight from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam, together
with the required transfers. We will advise you on the best option based on
your international flight schedule.
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Meals included: breakfast.
SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATIONS
The accommodations below are used for this example itinerary and have been inspected by our team. We can suggest other options depending on your travel dates, budget, group size and preferred style.
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ONOMO HOTEL
DAR ES SALAAM
1 NIGHT
Onomo Hotel is a modern city hotel in central Dar es Salaam, with air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, a rooftop pool, restaurant and fitness centre. Its location makes it a convenient place to rest after arriving in Tanzania.
CAMP LILAC
MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK
1 NIGHT
Camp Lilac is a small camp just outside Mikumi National Park, with views of the surrounding mountains. Guests can stay in a spacious safari tent or private cabin, each with an ensuite bathroom and private deck. Some cabins also have panoramic mountain views and a bathtub.
FOREST SUNET HOTEL
MOROGORO
2 NIGHTS
Forest Sunset Hotel is a peaceful hotel in Morogoro at the foot of the Uluguru Mountains. The hotel has comfortable rooms, a swimming pool, restaurant and green gardens, making it a convenient place to stay before and after the Uluguru hike.
MTEMERE SAFARI LODGE
NYERERE NATIONAL PARK
3 NIGHTS
Mtemere Safari Lodge is a comfortable midrange lodge just outside Nyerere National Park and close to Mtemere Gate. The lodge has well-decorated rooms and a relaxed bar and restaurant area where guests can enjoy their evenings in a bush setting.
FUN BEACH HOTEL
ZANZIBAR
6 NIGHTS
Fun Beach Hotel is located on Jambiani Beach and offers air-conditioned rooms around its pools or closer to the ocean. Guests can enjoy three swimming pools, a private beach area, restaurant, bar, games room and spa.
HOW MUCH DOES THIS TRIP COST?
All prices are estimates. Your final quotation depends on your travel dates, group size,
room configuration, availability and any changes or additional activities requested.
OTHER ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
The estimated prices are based on the accommodations shown above. More luxurious hotels, beach resorts
and safari lodges can be included, including accommodation inside Nyerere National Park.
Tell us what level of comfort you prefer and we will include suitable options in your personalised proposal.
Upgrading the accommodation will change the final price.
2 travellers: $2,144 per person
3 travellers: $1,850 per person
4 travellers: $1,781 per person
5 travellers: $1,715 per person
6 travellers: $1,691 per person
Prices can be higher during peak travel periods, including Christmas and New Year.
Every quotation is personalised according to your exact travel dates, availability, group size, room configuration and any changes or additional activities requested. Single rooms can be quoted separately.
INCLUDED
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Airport transfer to your hotel in Dar es Salaam
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One night at Onomo Hotel with breakfast
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Transfer to the train station in Dar es Salaam
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SGR train ticket from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro
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Private transport from Morogoro throughout the safari and back to Dar es Salaam
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Private safari vehicle and English-speaking guide
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Mikumi and Nyerere National Park fees
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Game drives described in the itinerary
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One night at Camp Lilac
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Two nights at Forest Sunset Hotel
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Guided Uluguru Mountains hike
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Three nights at Mtemere Safari Lodge with full board
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Private sunset boat safari
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Ferry ticket from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
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Transfer from the Zanzibar ferry terminal to Fun Beach Hotel
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Six nights at Fun Beach Hotel with breakfast
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Transfer from Fun Beach Hotel to Zanzibar Airport
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Meals according to the itinerary
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Drinking water in the safari vehicle
EXCLUDED
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International flights
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Visas and travel insurance
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Lunches and dinners in Zanzibar
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Drinks at the accommodations
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Optional Maasai village visit
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Optional activities and excursions in Zanzibar
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Tips
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Personal expenses
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Single room supplements
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Ferry or domestic flight from Zanzibar back to Dar es Salaam
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Any services not included in the confirmed quotation
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A ferry or domestic flight back to Dar es Salaam can be added if your international return flight departs from Dar es Salaam.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS​
Is this a private trip?
Yes. The road transfers, safari vehicle, guide, Uluguru hike and sunset boat safari are private for your booking group. The SGR train and ferry between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar are scheduled shared services.
Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. This is an example itinerary. We can change the accommodations, activities, number of safari days, time in Zanzibar and overall pace according to your preferences.
How difficult is the Uluguru Mountains hike?
The complete route covers approximately 18 kilometres and takes most of the day, including breaks and lunch. Tell us about your hiking experience and fitness level so we can advise you and adjust the route when needed.
Can I add a Maasai village visit?
Yes. A Maasai village visit can be added during your stay in Mikumi for $10 per person. It will replace part of the time normally spent on a game drive.
What happens if the train schedule changes?
The SGR train is a scheduled public service. We confirm the available departure times when arranging your trip and adapt the transfers and safari programme accordingly.
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Can I upgrade the accommodations?
Yes. More luxurious hotels, beach resorts and safari lodges are available. We can also arrange accommodation inside Nyerere National Park. Any upgrades will be included in your personalised quotation.
Are the prices fixed?
No. The prices shown are mid-season estimates based on travellers sharing rooms. Your final price depends on your exact dates, group size, room configuration, availability and any changes requested.
Can I add activities in Zanzibar?
Yes. The Zanzibar days are free in this example itinerary, but we can add activities such as a Stone Town tour, spice farm visit, snorkelling or a boat trip.
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Can I fly instead of travelling by road or ferry?
Flights can be included where available. This can reduce travel time, but it will change the itinerary and final price.
What if my international flight departs from Dar es Salaam?
We can arrange a ferry or domestic flight from Zanzibar back to Dar es Salaam, together with the required transfers. We will advise you on the best option based on your international flight schedule.