Saadani Safari & Usambara Trek
Bush meets Beach meets Mountain - 10 Days
Coast, park and mountain paths
Connect Saadani’s coastal habitats with hiking and cultural experiences around Lushoto. Activities and accommodation will be confirmed in your quote.
Style
Safari & Trek
Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Group Size
Private or Group
Conditions
Vary by season
Days 1-4: Saadani Wildlife
Day 1: Arrival & Game Drive
Transfer to Saadani National Park. If arrival time and access allow, begin with an afternoon game drive. Overnight arrangement confirmed in your quote.
Day 2: River & local history
A river or boat activity and a locally guided visit may be arranged, subject to confirmed operators and conditions. Overnight arrangement confirmed in your quote.
Day 3: Mkwaja Game Drive
Morning game drive looking for wildlife, followed by coastal time if conditions and access are suitable.
Day 4: Wami River Safari
A Wami River boat trip may be included when confirmed. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed; meal and game-drive arrangements are set out in your quote.
Days 5-10: Mountain Trekking
Day 5: Voyage to Lushoto
Transfer from the coast to Lushoto. The overnight property is confirmed in your quote.
Day 6: Magamba Rainforest
Hike towards the Magamba forest area, looking for wildlife along the way. Sightings are not guaranteed; the overnight arrangement is confirmed in your quote.
Day 7: Village Trek
Walk through the Manolo and Sunga areas with a local guide. Any community visit and the overnight arrangement are confirmed in advance.
Day 8: Mtae Viewpoint
Continue towards Mtae, with a pottery or community visit included only by prior arrangement. Viewpoint visibility and the overnight stay depend on current conditions.
Day 9-10: Shagayu Peak & Departure
Complete the final walking section. A school or community visit is included only when invited and arranged in advance, before the departure transfer.
Confirm in your quote
- Park fees and confirmed activities
- Accommodation and room type
- Meal plan
- Guiding arrangements
- Safari vehicle and transfers
- Any confirmed boat excursion
Excluded
- International flights and Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Personal items (Souvenirs, Alcohol)
- Tips for guides and drivers
Where this route goes
Read more about each place before you decide whether this itinerary suits you.
Destination
Saadani National Park
The one park where the bush meets the Indian Ocean.
Destination
The Usambara Mountains
Eastern Arc forest, mountain villages and viewpoint walks.
Other journeys
Every itinerary can be shortened, extended or combined.
Would this route suit your dates?
Your quote will confirm transfers, accommodation, guiding and activities.
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