Tanzania's Best Combo: Safari + Rainforest Waterfall
This three-day adventure pairs Mikumi National Park's Big Five game drives with a guided hike through the ancient Udzungwa Mountains to the spectacular Sanje Waterfalls. On Day 1 you fly into Mikumi for afternoon game drives; Day 2 takes you into the emerald Udzungwa forest to hike to a 170m waterfall; Day 3 you return to Mikumi for a final morning drive before flying back to Zanzibar. It's Tanzania's savannah and rainforest in one extraordinary trip — a once-in-a-lifetime combination no other tour in the region offers.
Two Worlds, One Incredible Trip
Sanje Waterfalls
Tanzania's most spectacular waterfall at 170m, hidden inside ancient Udzungwa rainforest.
Big Five Game Drives
Two full game drive sessions in Mikumi — morning and afternoon wildlife encounters.
Rare Primates
Udzungwa is home to the endemic Sanje mangabey and Uhehe red colobus monkeys.
Ancient Rainforest
Walk through one of Africa's most biodiverse forests — millions of years old and found nowhere else.
2 Nights Inside the Parks
Sleep in lodges near both Mikumi and Udzungwa — deep immersion in Tanzania's wild south.
Dual-Ecosystem Photography
Savannah wildlife and tropical forest in one trip — a photographer's dream combination.
Zanzibar → Mikumi → Udzungwa → Zanzibar
Fly into Mikumi (Day 1), drive 60km to Udzungwa Mountains National Park (Day 2), then return to Mikumi for a final morning drive before flying home (Day 3).
Flight
45 min Zanzibar → Mikumi airstrip
Drive
~60 km Mikumi → Udzungwa (1 hr)
Hike
~4 km return trail to Sanje Falls
Udzungwa
1,990 km² UNESCO biodiversity hotspot
Day-by-Day Adventure
Day 1 — Fly to Mikumi, Afternoon Game Drive
Morning pickup from your Zanzibar hotel, 45-minute flight to Mikumi Airstrip. Lunch at the lodge, afternoon game drive across the Mkata River floodplain. Dinner and overnight at Mikumi safari lodge.
Day 2 — Udzungwa Mountains & Sanje Waterfall Hike
After an early breakfast, drive 60km to Udzungwa Mountains National Park. Your guide leads you on the Sanje Waterfall trail (4km return, ~4 hours) through pristine rainforest. Spot endemic monkeys, butterflies and birds before reaching the spectacular 170m falls. Refreshing swim at the base, then drive back to the lodge area for overnight.
Day 3 — Final Mikumi Morning Drive & Return Flight
Up early for a final golden-hour game drive in Mikumi — often the best sightings of the trip as predators are still active. Breakfast, pack up, and transfer to Mikumi Airstrip for your midday return flight to Zanzibar with hotel drop-off.
Everything from Flights to Falls
Included
Not Included
3-Day Adventure Rates
All rates are per person, fully inclusive of everything listed above. Perfect for active travellers who want more than just a game drive.
* This trek runs as a private safari only. Moderate fitness required for the Udzungwa hike (4km, ~4 hours).
Customise Your Adventure
Extended Waterfall Trek
Take the longer Mwanihana Forest trail with overnight camping at the summit — for serious hikers.
Night Game Drive in Mikumi
Spotlight night drive for leopard, civets, and other nocturnal animals not seen by day.
Primate Tracking Extension
Extra guided session specifically tracking Udzungwa's endemic Sanje mangabey and red colobus.
Special Occasion Setup
Celebrate a milestone at the waterfall or lodge with personalised touches arranged in advance.
