6 Days, 5 Nights Udzungwa Mountains & Mahale National Park Safari

• Arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and meet your guide.

• Drive towards Kilolo Village in the Mikumi area (approx. 6-7 hours).

• Upon arrival, take a cultural tour to meet the local communities, known for their hospitality and rich traditions.

• Start exploring the beautiful waterfalls and enjoy the cool mountain weather.

• Walk back to the lodge for a delicious dinner and overnight stay at:

🏡 Udzungwa Mountain Lodge (or a campsite for adventurous travelers).

• Breakfast at the lodge/campsite before starting your trek into Udzungwa Mountains National Park.

• Enjoy a guided hike through the rainforest, spotting unique flora and fauna along the way.

• Key highlights include:

  • Black-and-white colobus monkeys swinging through the trees.

  • Colorful birds, butterflies, and exotic flowers.

  • Sanje Waterfalls, one of the tallest waterfalls in Tanzania (170m).

• Lunch in the forest before climbing to the highest viewpoint for breathtaking scenery.

• Around 4:30 PM, descend and return to the lodge/campsite for dinner and overnight.

🏡 Overnight at Udzungwa Mountain Lodge or a campsite.

• After breakfast, enjoy a half-day visit to one of Udzungwa’s largest waterfalls.

• Later, depart for Iringa, continuing towards Mbeya town (approx. 8-9 hours drive).

• Arrive in Mbeya in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay at:

🏨 Mbeya Town Hotel.

• Early breakfast and departure towards Kigoma District (approx. 4-5 hours drive).

• Arrive at Lake Tanganyika, where you will board a boat safari to Mahale Mountains National Park.

• Mahale is home to one of Africa’s largest populations of wild chimpanzees.

• Spend the afternoon tracking chimpanzees, watching them play, communicate, and forage in their natural habitat.

• Enjoy the scenic views of Lake Tanganyika and surrounding mountains.

• Return to your lodge/campsite for dinner and overnight stay.

🏡 Overnight at Kigoma Hotel or a campsite near Mahale.

• Breakfast at the lodge, followed by a morning boat safari.

• Visit a local fishing village, interacting with the fishermen and local communities.

• Participate in traditional fishing activities on Lake Tanganyika.

• Enjoy a hot local lunch in the village, followed by more chimpanzee tracking in the afternoon.

• Board the boat back to Kigoma and prepare for your return journey to Dar es Salaam.

• Dinner and overnight en route, stopping at Mbeya or Morogoro.

• After breakfast, continue the scenic drive back to Dar es Salaam.

• Arrive in Dar es Salaam in the evening and drop off at:

  • Julius Nyerere International Airport for your flight.

  • Your hotel in Dar es Salaam for a relaxing stay.

• End of an unforgettable adventure!