6 Days Luxury Southern Circuit Safari Departing from Dar Es Salaam

Attractions & Activities: Chauffeur-driven transit across eastern Tanzania; Late afternoon sunset safari.

Time Taken: 5 hours driving.

Step into your private, air-conditioned 4x4 safari cruiser from Dar es Salaam for a smooth, high-end overland transfer. Arriving at Mikumi by midday, check into an exclusive luxury lodge overlooking a private watering hole. Embark on a late afternoon game drive as the harsh sun softens, casting a golden glow over herds of wildebeests, zebras, and impalas grazing across the savannah

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Wellworth Mikumi Wildlife Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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Attractions & Activities: Extensive game drives across the Mkata Floodplain; Elite birdwatching safari.

Time Taken: 8 hours of flexible tracking.

Spend a blissful day exploring Mikumi’s premier habitats. Your guide will target the park’s northern circuit, focusing on the pristine Mkata Floodplain. Watch for elephants moving elegantly between palm trees and marvel at the incredible diversity of birds, including colorful hornbills and migratory waterfowl around the hippo pools. End the day with a luxury sundowner experience right in the middle of the bush.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Wellworth Mikumi Wildlife Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Attractions & Activities: Driving through the Great Rift Valley; Mountain pass sightseeing; Evening safari in Ruaha.

Time Taken: 6.5 hours driving.

 Depart Mikumi on an overland journey that showcases Tanzania’s geographical grandeur. Ascend the stunning Kitonga Escarpment, enjoying dramatic aerial views of the landscape below as you cross the Great Rift Valley. Stop in the scenic town of Iringa for a premium lunch before driving down into the rugged, wild valleys of Ruaha National Park, enjoying an evening game drive on your way to an ultra-luxury luxury camp.

Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Overnight:

Kigelia Ruaha

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Attractions & Activities: Great Ruaha River ecosystem; Tracking massive elephant herds; Full-day custom game drive.

Time Taken: 9 to 10 hours of immersive wildlife viewing.

Dedicate a full, glorious day to exploring the untouched corners of Ruaha. This park is an absolute paradise for a traveler looking to avoid commercial tourist crowds. Follow the life-giving Great Ruaha River to witness massive elephant families bathing, prides of lions plotting hunts, and rare antelopes like the Greater Kudu moving gracefully through spectacular, ancient baobab woodlands

Destination:

Ruaha

Overnight:

Kigelia Ruaha

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Attractions & Activities: Intimate Guided Walking Safari; Afternoon transfer; Isimila prehistoric site excursion.

Time Taken: 2.5 hours walking safari; 2 hours driving to Iringa.

Experience the ultimate sensory thrill with a morning guided walking safari. Accompanied by an expert naturalist and an armed ranger, explore the Ruaha bush on foot, discovering the micro-ecosystems, plants, and tracks you miss from a vehicle. Afterward, make the short road transfer up to Iringa to tour the Isimila Stone Age Site, wandering through its maze of towering canyons and ancient archaeological marvels.

Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Overnight:

Mount Royal Villa Hotel

  luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Attractions & Activities: Kitonga Escarpment views; Final cross-country road transfer.

Time Taken: 7.5 hours driving.

Start with a final gourmet breakfast in the cool mountain climate of Iringa before beginning your private drive-out return transfer. Your journey snakes back down the Kitonga Escarpment and across the changing landscapes of Tanzania, stopping for a premium lunch along the way. Arrive back from Dar es Salaam's initial departure point by evening, where your private driver will drop you off at your hotel or the airport.