Experience the speed and convenience of Tanzania’s new Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) combined with wildlife safari in Mikumi National Park. Known as "Little Serengeti", Mikumi’s open Mkata floodplain offers guaranteed sightings of lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and elephants, combined with scenic nature hiking in the Uluguru Mountains.
Morning transfer to Dar es Salaam SGR station for a swift 1.5-hour train journey to Morogoro. Met by our safari vehicle and drive 1 hour into Mikumi National Park. Check into Mikumi Resort, enjoy hot lunch, and head out for an afternoon sunset game drive across the Mkata plains. Dinner and overnight at Mikumi Resort.
Full day exploring the Mkata River basin, Kikoboga area, and Hippo Pools. Marvel at herds of buffaloes, elands, impalas, baboons, and lions resting under acacia trees. Picnic lunch in the park. Continue tracking predators until golden hour sunset. Dinner and overnight at camp.
Breakfast at camp. Depart towards the lush slopes of the Uluguru Mountains for a short guided nature hike to the Choma waterfalls and local cultural interaction. Transfer back to Morogoro SGR station for your return train ride to Dar es Salaam.
