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Discover Central Tanzania: Luxury Safaris & Hidden Trails

1. Mikumi National Park: The Accessible Wilderness

Close to Dar es Salaam, Mikumi offers open plains “often compared to the Serengeti in landscape”. It’s an excellent choice for shorter trips, with abundant elephants, zebras, giraffes, and impressive sunsets.

    • Highlights: Great for quick safaris, diverse wildlife, and easy access from Dar es Salaam.
    • Best Time to Visit: May–November, during the dry season for optimal game viewing.
    • Where to Stay (Mid-range & Luxury):
      • Mid-range: Camp Bastian, Mikumi Wildlife Camp.
      • Luxury: Vuma Hills Tented Camp.

2. Udzungwa Mountains National Park: Biodiversity Hotspot

A biodiversity hotspot, Udzungwa is part of the Eastern Arc Mountains, famous for its forest-dwelling primates, including several endemic species. It’s a hiker’s paradise, with beautiful waterfalls like Sanje Falls.

    • Highlights: Forest treks, primate viewing (including Udzungwa red colobus and Sanje mangabey), stunning waterfalls, birdwatching.
    • Best Time to Visit: June–October (dry season for easier trekking).
    • Where to Stay (Mid-range & Luxury):
      • Mid-range: Udzungwa Forest Camp (basic bandas).

Luxury: Hondo Hondo Udzungwa Forest Camp (comfortable treehouses and tented camps with excellent views).

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