6 Days Southern Tanzania Boat Safari: Mikumi, Udzungwa and Iringa

Explore Tanzania on a 6-day Southern Circuit safari featuring Mikumi wildlife, Udzungwa rainforest, waterfalls and optional boat-based experiences.

Tour Highlights

Day 1
Dar es Salaam to Mikumi – From Coast to Safari Country
Day 2
Mikumi – Wildlife, Wetlands & Water-Loving Species
Day 3
Mikumi to Udzungwa – Waterfalls in the Mountains
Day 4
Udzungwa to Iringa – From Forests to Highland Landscapes
Day 5
Iringa to Mikumi – Scenic Escarpments & Optional Water Experience
Day 6
Mikumi to Dar es Salaam – Final Nature Encounter

Tour Features

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Duration 6 Days
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Main Tour Focus Big 5 Safari
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Tour Type Private Safari
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Special For Boat Safari
Before your journey

Highlighted Tour Overview

A quick look at the tour style, experiences, travel months and accommodation for this package.

Tour stylePrivate Safari
6 Days Southern Tanzania Boat Safari: Mikumi, Udzungwa and Iringa is listed as a Private Safari. See the itinerary for the arrangements for this package.
ExperiencesBoat Safari, Big 5 Safari
The experiences selected for 6 Days Southern Tanzania Boat Safari: Mikumi, Udzungwa and Iringa are Boat Safari, Big 5 Safari. The itinerary describes when they take place.
Travel monthsAll year
6 Days Southern Tanzania Boat Safari: Mikumi, Udzungwa and Iringa is listed for travel throughout the year. Confirm availability for your preferred dates.
AccommodationLuxury Lodges
The accommodation category selected for this package is Luxury Lodges. Confirm the specific properties and availability when booking.
6 Days Southern Tanzania Boat Safari: Mikumi, Udzungwa and Iringa
6 Days Southern Tanzania Boat Safari: Mikumi, Udzungwa and Iringa

A Luxury Southern Tanzania Journey with Wildlife, Forests, and Scenic Waterways

Experience Tanzania from a different perspective on a six-day Southern Circuit adventure designed for travelers drawn to wildlife, water and nature-based exploration. This itinerary follows the established route from Dar es Salaam through Mikumi, Udzungwa and Iringa, combining traditional game drives with forest exploration and scenic travel. Because the core Southern Circuit itinerary is land-based, any dedicated boat excursion should be arranged as an optional extension or supplementary experience where operationally available, rather than presented as a guaranteed activity within every departure. The principal journey begins with Mikumi's wildlife-rich plains, followed by the lush Udzungwa Mountains and Sanje Waterfalls. Iringa then adds highland scenery and archaeological discovery before the route returns towards Mikumi and Dar es Salaam. For travelers specifically interested in boat-based wildlife experiences, this package can serve as the Southern Circuit foundation around which an appropriate boating component may be added according to season, logistics and availability.

Day by day Itinerary

Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi – From Coast to Safari Country

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi – From Coast to Safari Country

Depart Dar es Salaam in your private safari vehicle and travel inland towards Mikumi. The journey reveals changing landscapes as coastal Tanzania gives way to rural countryside and eventually the open environment surrounding the national park. After checking into your accommodation, enjoy an afternoon game drive through Mikumi. The park's plains can reveal elephants, giraffes, zebra, buffalo and numerous bird species. Return to your accommodation for dinner and relaxation.

Overnight: Luxury lodge or premium tented camp near Mikumi
Meals: Lunch and dinner

Destination:
Mikumi Natinal Park
Overnight:
Stanley’s Kopje
  luxury 4 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Mikumi – Wildlife, Wetlands & Water-Loving Species

Mikumi – Wildlife, Wetlands & Water-Loving Species

Spend a full day exploring Mikumi National Park. Your guide will take you through areas where wildlife gathers, particularly around water sources and productive habitats. Hippos and water-associated birdlife may be encountered where conditions allow, while elephants, giraffes, buffalo and other plains species provide the main wildlife spectacle. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the safari before continuing through the afternoon. For travelers who have arranged an additional boating experience separately, your safari consultant can coordinate its placement within the wider Tanzania itinerary according to location and availability.

Overnight: Luxury lodge or premium tented camp near Mikumi
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner

Destination:
Mikumi Natinal Park
Overnight:
Stanley’s Kopje
  luxury 4 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Mikumi to Udzungwa – Waterfalls in the Mountains

Mikumi to Udzungwa – Waterfalls in the Mountains

After breakfast, travel towards Udzungwa. Today introduces another form of water-based scenery as you hike through rainforest towards Sanje Waterfalls. The trail passes through dense vegetation where birds and primates may be encountered. At the falls, enjoy the sight and sound of cascading water surrounded by tropical forest. After the excursion, continue to your accommodation for a relaxing evening.

Overnight: Luxury forest lodge near Udzungwa
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Destination:
Mikumi Natinal Park
Overnight:
Stanley’s Kopje
  luxury 4 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Udzungwa to Iringa – From Forests to Highland Landscapes

Udzungwa to Iringa – From Forests to Highland Landscapes

Leave Udzungwa after breakfast and continue towards Iringa. The landscape changes from tropical rainforest to elevated Southern Highland scenery. Visit Isimila Stone Age Site and explore its archaeological features and dramatic rock formations. Continue to Iringa and enjoy the evening at your accommodation.

Overnight: Luxury hotel or boutique highland lodge in Iringa
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Destination:
Udzungwa Mountains
Overnight:
Hans Poppe Hotel
  luxury 5 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5: Iringa to Mikumi – Scenic Escarpments & Optional Water Experience

Iringa to Mikumi – Scenic Escarpments & Optional Water Experience

After breakfast, begin the return journey. An optional visit to Kalenga Museum can be included for those interested in the region's history. Continue through the Southern Highlands towards the Kitonga Escarpment, enjoying panoramic scenery along the way. If your broader Tanzania travel arrangements include a suitable boating experience, this is an appropriate point to discuss logistical connections with your safari planner before continuing towards Mikumi. Arrive near Mikumi for your final overnight stay.

Overnight: Luxury lodge or premium tented camp near Mikumi
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Destination:
Iringa Attractions
Overnight:
Stanley’s Kopje
  luxury 4 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Mikumi to Dar es Salaam – Final Nature Encounter

Mikumi to Dar es Salaam – Final Nature Encounter

Enjoy a final morning nature activity around Mikumi. After breakfast, begin the road transfer towards Dar es Salaam. The six-day journey concludes with a return to the coast after experiencing Tanzania through wildlife, forests, waterfalls, highlands and optional water-based adventures.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Destination:
Mikumi Natinal Park

TOUR PRICE/COST

We offer two pricing options:

  •   Private Tour (Sharing Price)

    • The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.

  •   Group Joining Tour

    • Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.

    Tour Cost

    No of pax Adult Price Child Price
    1 Pax From $1,735 pp From $1,301 pp
    2 Pax From $1,110 pp From $833 pp
    3 Pax From $902 pp From $676 pp
    4 Pax From $798 pp From $598 pp
    5 Pax From $735 pp From $551 pp
    6 Pax From $693 pp From $520 pp
    7+ Pax From $664 pp From $498 pp

    PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS

    Inclusions
  • ✓ All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • ✓ All Taxes/VAT
  • ✓ All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • ✓ Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • ✓ Rescue fee
    • Exclusions
  •  Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  •  Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  •  International flights to/from the start/end of the tour
  •  Personal items
  •  Tips: tipping guideline

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    Tour Map

    Follow the journey from Start to End. Numbers show the order of destinations and arrows show the direction of travel. Lines connect approximate locations, not actual driving or flight paths.

    1. Start
    2. Day 1, Day 2
    3. Udzungwa mountain national park ↗Day 3 · Open location search
    4. Iringa ↗Day 4 · Open location search
    5. Day 5, Day 6
    6. End

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    FAQs about 6 Days Southern Tanzania Boat Safari: Mikumi, Udzungwa and Iringa

    What is the tour style?

    6 Days Southern Tanzania Boat Safari: Mikumi, Udzungwa and Iringa is listed as a Private Safari. See the itinerary for the arrangements for this package.

    What experiences does this package offer?

    The experiences selected for 6 Days Southern Tanzania Boat Safari: Mikumi, Udzungwa and Iringa are Boat Safari, Big 5 Safari. The itinerary describes when they take place.

    When can I travel?

    6 Days Southern Tanzania Boat Safari: Mikumi, Udzungwa and Iringa is listed for travel throughout the year. Confirm availability for your preferred dates.

    What accommodation is planned?

    The accommodation category selected for this package is Luxury Lodges. Confirm the specific properties and availability when booking.

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