Mkomazi & Usambara Adventure

5 days—Discover Tanzania beyond the famous safari through wildlife, mountains, culture and conservation.

$3900-5000 USD

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Safari summary

Experience a different side of Tanzania on a private journey combining the wildlife of Mkomazi National Park with the scenic beauty and cultural heritage of the Usambara Mountains. The journey begins in Arusha and travels to Mkomazi for wildlife viewing and conservation-focused experiences before continuing to Lushoto in the Usambara Mountains. Enjoy game drives, birdwatching, mountain hiking, forest exploration, village interaction, local culture and spectacular highland landscapes. This itinerary is designed for travelers seeking an alternative to the traditional Serengeti–Ngorongoro safari circuit, combining wildlife, nature, adventure and authentic community experiences in one journey.


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Easy activity
Best months January, February, June, July, August, September, October
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Bird watching—with professional guide
  • Photography safari—with professional guide
  • Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • All drinks
  • Internal flights
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Spa treatments
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Arusha to Mkomazi

Depart Arusha in the morning and travel to Mkomazi National Park. After arrival, enter the park for an afternoon game drive through its diverse savanna landscape. Look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes and a variety of bird species before continuing to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

Mkomazi Wilderness Retreat.

Mkomazi Wildlife & Conservation

Enjoy a full-day wildlife experience in Mkomazi National Park. Explore the park by 4×4 safari vehicle while searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, oryx, gerenuk and other wildlife. Where available, include a conservation-focused experience highlighting Mkomazi important rhinoceros and African wild-dog conservation programs. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Mkomazi Wilderness Retreat.

Mkomazi to Usambara

After breakfast, depart Mkomazi and travel toward the Usambara Mountains and Lushoto. Enjoy scenic views of rural Tanzania and the changing landscape as you ascend into the highlands. In the afternoon, take a short nature walk or visit a local viewpoint before settling into your mountain lodge.

Lushoto Executive Lodge

Usambara Mountain Adventure

Spend a full day exploring the Usambara Mountains with a local mountain guide. Enjoy hiking through forests and rural landscapes, birdwatching, viewpoints and opportunities to discover local plants and wildlife. Visit a nearby village and experience local culture, farming and traditional food before returning to Lushoto for the evening.

Lushoto Executive Lodge

Lushoto to Arusha

After breakfast, begin the journey back to Arusha. Enjoy the changing scenery of northern Tanzania and make suitable stops for photography, refreshments or a local market experience. Arrive in Arusha in the afternoon or evening, marking the end of your Mkomazi and Usambara adventure.

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