Explore Mikumi, Udzungwa, Iringa and Ruaha on a 10-day women-only Tanzania safari featuring wildlife, hiking, culture and SGR train travel.
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This 10-day women-only safari explores Tanzania’s Southern Circuit, beginning with an SGR train journey from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro before continuing to Mikumi National Park. Experience wildlife viewing across the Mkata Floodplain, hike through the rainforests of Udzungwa Mountains and discover the cultural and historical attractions of Iringa. Continue to Ruaha National Park for exciting game drives, birdwatching and opportunities to explore its diverse landscapes. The journey combines nature, culture and wildlife with road transfers and a return train journey to Dar es Salaam.
Begin your women-only safari in Dar es Salaam by boarding the scheduled SGR train to Morogoro. Enjoy views of Tanzania’s countryside during the railway journey. Upon arrival, meet your safari driver and continue by road to Mikumi National Park. After reaching the park area and checking in at your accommodation, prepare for an afternoon game drive. Explore the open grasslands and wooded habitats while looking for elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and other wildlife. Your guide will introduce you to the park’s environment and help you understand the wildlife you encounter.
Time: Morning train journey and afternoon game drive
Destination: Dar es Salaam, Morogoro and Mikumi National Park
Attraction: Mikumi National Park and its wildlife habitats
Activity: SGR train journey, road transfer and afternoon game drive
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After breakfast, spend a full day exploring Mikumi National Park on guided game drives. Visit the Mkata Floodplain, one of the park’s notable wildlife-viewing areas, where open landscapes can provide opportunities to observe elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and different antelope species. Your guide will help you search for predators and explain animal behaviour, tracks and the relationship between wildlife and the surrounding environment. Take breaks during the day for meals and rest before continuing your exploration. In the late afternoon, return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Time: Full day
Destination: Mikumi National Park
Attraction: Mkata Floodplain and the park’s wildlife
Activity: Guided game drives, wildlife observation and birdwatching
After breakfast, leave Mikumi and travel by road to Udzungwa Mountains National Park. The scenery changes as you approach the forested mountain landscape. On arrival, prepare for a guided hike towards Sanje Waterfalls, following forest trails through lush vegetation. Along the way, observe native plants, butterflies, birds and other features of the rainforest ecosystem. Your guide will explain the importance of the forest and the wildlife that depends on it. Depending on the trail conditions and your pace, enjoy views of the surrounding mountains and the waterfall area before returning to your accommodation.
Time: Morning transfer and afternoon hiking activity
Destination: Mikumi National Park to Udzungwa Mountains
Attraction: Udzungwa rainforest and Sanje Waterfalls
Activity: Road transfer, guided rainforest walk and waterfall hike
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Spend another day discovering the natural and cultural attractions around Udzungwa Mountains. After breakfast, choose a suitable hiking trail according to the group’s fitness, weather and local guide advice. Walk through the forest while learning about native vegetation, birdlife and the ecological importance of the Udzungwa range. Later, visit the Mang’ula area for a cultural experience, where you can learn about local daily life, farming practices and community traditions when available. This day offers a balance of outdoor activity and cultural learning before continuing the journey through Tanzania’s Southern Highlands.
Time: Full day
Destination: Udzungwa Mountains and Mang’ula
Attraction: Forest trails, mountain scenery and local community life
Activity: Guided hiking, nature observation and cultural experience
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After breakfast, depart Udzungwa and travel towards Iringa through the landscapes of Tanzania’s Southern Highlands. Enjoy views of rural settlements, agricultural areas and changing terrain during the road journey. On arrival in Iringa, visit Isimila Stone Age Site, an important archaeological area known for evidence of early human activity and stone tools. Explore the site with a guide who can explain its historical significance and the discoveries associated with the area. After the visit, continue to your accommodation in Iringa and relax for the evening.
Time: Morning departure and afternoon sightseeing
Destination: Udzungwa Mountains to Iringa
Attraction: Isimila Stone Age Site and Southern Highlands scenery
Activity: Road transfer, archaeological visit and local sightseeing
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After breakfast, depart Iringa and travel by road to Ruaha National Park. Enjoy the scenery as you approach one of Tanzania’s major wildlife destinations. Upon arrival, complete the park entry arrangements and begin an afternoon game drive if time and conditions allow. Explore the park’s rugged terrain, open plains and woodland habitats while searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and predators. Your guide will explain the different ecosystems and help identify wildlife along the route. Later, proceed to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
Time: Morning transfer and afternoon game drive
Destination: Iringa to Ruaha National Park
Attraction: Ruaha’s landscapes and wildlife habitats
Activity: Road transfer, park entry and afternoon game drive
After breakfast, set out for a full day of wildlife exploration in Ruaha National Park. Travel through different sections of the park in search of elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and a variety of antelope species. Spend time around the Great Ruaha River and nearby habitats, where wildlife may gather to drink, particularly during the dry season. Your guide will help you observe animal behaviour, identify bird species and understand how wildlife adapts to the park’s environment. Take a break for lunch before continuing the afternoon game drive and returning to your accommodation in the evening.
Time: Full day
Destination: Ruaha National Park
Attraction: Great Ruaha River and diverse wildlife habitats
Activity: Game drives, wildlife photography and birdwatching
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Begin the day with a guided walking safari, subject to park regulations, guide availability and suitable conditions. Explore the bush on foot with an authorised guide, learning about animal tracks, plants, insects and smaller details that may be missed from a vehicle. Walking activities provide a different perspective on the ecosystem and the relationships between wildlife and their environment. After returning for a break, continue with an afternoon game drive through selected areas of the park. If arranged and permitted, enjoy a sundowner experience in an approved location before returning to your accommodation.
Time: Morning walking safari and afternoon game drive
Destination: Ruaha National Park
Attraction: Bush landscapes, wildlife tracks and scenic viewpoints
Activity: Guided walking safari, nature interpretation and game drive
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Spend another full day exploring Ruaha National Park, allowing more time to discover its wildlife and landscapes without a long-distance transfer. Join morning and afternoon game drives with your guide, visiting different habitats and searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and other wildlife. Explore areas around the Great Ruaha River, where animals may gather near the water depending on the season. Enjoy opportunities for wildlife photography and birdwatching while learning more about the park’s ecology and conservation. Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Time: Full day
Destination: Ruaha National Park
Attraction: Great Ruaha River, wildlife habitats and birdlife
Activity: Morning and afternoon game drives, wildlife photography and birdwatching
After breakfast, depart Ruaha National Park and begin the road transfer towards Dodoma. Enjoy views of the Southern Highlands and Tanzania’s rural landscapes along the journey. On arrival in Dodoma, proceed to the railway station for your scheduled SGR train journey back to Dar es Salaam. The safari concludes upon arrival in Dar es Salaam.
Time: Full day, including road transfer and train journey
Destination: Ruaha National Park to Dodoma, then Dar es Salaam
Attraction: Southern Highlands scenery and SGR railway journey
Activity: Road transfer and SGR train journey
We offer two pricing options:
The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.
Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.
| No of pax | Adult Price | Child Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | From $3,590 pp | From $2,693 pp |
| 2 Pax | From $2,340 pp | From $1,755 pp |
| 3 Pax | From $1,923 pp | From $1,443 pp |
| 4 Pax | From $1,715 pp | From $1,286 pp |
| 5 Pax | From $1,590 pp | From $1,193 pp |
| 6 Pax | From $1,507 pp | From $1,130 pp |
| 7+ Pax | From $1,447 pp | From $1,085 pp |
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Explore Mikumi, Udzungwa, Iringa and Ruaha on a 10-day women-only Tanzania safari featuring wildlife, hiking, culture and SGR train travel.
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