6 Days Luxury Southern Circuit Safari Mikumi, Ruaha and Iringa Drive-in Drive-Out

Your Southern Circuit adventure begins in Dar es Salaam with a private road transfer toward Mikumi National Park. The journey introduces you to the landscapes and communities of southern Tanzania as the coastal environment gradually gives way to inland plains and woodland. After arriving at your luxury lodge or camp, enjoy lunch before setting out on an afternoon game drive. Explore Mikumi’s open grasslands and surrounding habitats in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, antelope and predators. The afternoon also provides an introduction to the park’s varied birdlife.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Vuma Hills Tented Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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Spend the entire day exploring Mikumi National Park. The Mkata Floodplain is a major focus, offering broad vistas and productive wildlife habitats. Your guide will take you through different areas according to wildlife movements and road conditions. Look for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impalas and lions, while birdwatchers can search for a wide variety of grassland, woodland and wetland-associated species. Take time to appreciate the scenery and enjoy a relaxed lunch before continuing the afternoon exploration.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Vuma Hills Tented Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, depart Mikumi and drive toward Ruaha National Park. The route takes you through changing landscapes, including the highland scenery around Iringa. Along the way, your guide can explain the geography, communities and agricultural landscapes of the region. Continue toward Ruaha and arrive at your luxury accommodation. After settling in, enjoy an evening game drive where possible, introducing you to Ruaha’s distinctive dry woodland, rocky landscapes and enormous baobab trees.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Kichaka Safari Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Explore Ruaha on a full-day game drive. The Great Ruaha River and surrounding habitats form an important part of the park’s wildlife landscape. Search for elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, kudu and other species as you travel through woodland, open plains and riverine environments. Ruaha’s baobab trees and rugged scenery create a particularly distinctive Southern Circuit safari setting. Birdwatchers can also look for raptors, woodland birds and other species throughout the day. Enjoy lunch during the safari before continuing your exploration into the afternoon.

Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Overnight:

Kichaka Safari Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Begin the day with a morning game drive in Ruaha, providing one final opportunity to explore the park and photograph wildlife before departure. After breakfast, leave the park and travel toward Iringa through the scenic southern highlands. Visit the Isimila Stone Age Site, an important archaeological location surrounded by distinctive natural formations. The visit adds a historical and cultural dimension to the wildlife-focused journey. Continue to your luxury accommodation in Iringa for your final overnight stay.

Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Overnight:

Hans Poppe Hotel

  luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, begin the final leg of your private road journey from Iringa to Dar es Salaam. Enjoy views of the Kitonga Escarpment and the changing landscapes of southern Tanzania along the way. Stop for lunch and refreshments before continuing toward the coast. Arrive in Dar es Salaam for your scheduled drop-off, completing the drive-out section of your 6-day Southern Circuit luxury safari