five day mpanga kipengere
5 days—FIVE DAYS GARDEN OF GOD MPANGA KIPENGERE AND MATEMA BEACH
$2000-2100 USD
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Safari summary
Discover the beauty of Southern Tanzania on this 5-day exploration. Starting in Iringa, you'll be greeted by a Tiem Tours and Safaris representative before venturing to the Mpanga-Kipengere Range and hiking to the iconic Kimani Waterfalls, encountering unique flora, fauna, scenic beauty, and cultural heritage, including Chief Mkwawa's historical hideout with Wahehe artifacts. The journey continues to Kitulo National Park, the "Garden of God," where you'll learn about its name and have the chance to see endemic butterflies, chameleons, lizards, and frogs, as well as its renowned natural orchids and birdlife amidst its montane grasslands. Finally, you'll travel via Mbeya to the serene Matema Beach on Lake Nyasa for relaxation and a village tour, followed by a full day at leisure before returning to Iringa.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Walking safari—with armed guard | |
| Activity level | Moderate activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Beaches
- Photography safari—with professional guide
- Sightseeing | shopping | markets
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Iringa to mpanga kipengere
Upon arrive at the park gate our guide and park ranger will lead you to hike the famous Kimani Water falls with ensured safety. Expect to see a bunch of unique flora and fauna, scenic beauty and Cultural heritage features, as well as the Kimani water falls which is the iconic attraction for Mpanga’s forest. The Kipengere Mountain is surrounded by a beautiful plateau and glass-land. This makes premier destination for trekking and hiking; here, you will see the Chief Mkwawa’s hideout site.
campsite
transfer to kitulo national park
Sharp morning breakfast at your campsite, then transfer to Kitulo National Park. our driver guide will give you a history of kitulo/Garden of God, and you will understand where the name comes from and get the chance to see Endemic species of butterfly, chameleon, lizard, and frog, further enhancing the biological wealth of God’s Garden. Unique and the only of its kind in Africa for natural orchids and birds. In the evening time you will come back just for dinner and overnight stay. We say.
lodge/hotel
kitulo to matema beach
Enjoy breakfast, then take our safari vehicle to drive to Matema beach via Mbeya town. We will arrive for lunch and take a small village tour around the beach, have dinner, and overnight stay at the government bandas or hotel near the park.
bandas/hotel
full relaxation at matema beach
This day you will spend a full day relaxing at Matema Beach. You will start the beautiful morning with and sunrise at Matema Beach, and breakfast will follow. and proceed with your own activities. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in the lodge along Matema Beach
hotel/lodge
matema beach back to iringa
Wake up early in the morning, have breakfast then drive back to Iringa via Mbeya town. Our driver guide will drop you at the hotel then you can explore Iringa town with its nightlife.
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