6 Days Tanzania Luxury Holiday Safari to Mikumi, Udzungwa and Iringa

Make your Tanzania holiday memorable with a 6-day luxury safari through Mikumi, Udzungwa and Iringa, featuring wildlife, rainforest, waterfalls and history.

Tour Highlights

Day 1
Dar es Salaam to Mikumi – Leave the Coast Behind
Day 2
Mikumi – A Full Day of Wildlife & Wilderness
Day 3
Mikumi to Udzungwa – Tropical Forest Escape
Day 4
Udzungwa to Iringa – Into the Southern Highlands
Day 5
Iringa to Mikumi – A Scenic Return
Day 6
Mikumi to Dar es Salaam – Holiday Memories to Take Home

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 Holiday 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 Tanzania Luxury Holiday Safari to Mikumi, Udzungwa and Iringa is listed as a Private Safari. See the itinerary for the arrangements for this package.
ExperiencesHoliday Safari, Big 5 Safari
The experiences selected for 6 Days Tanzania Luxury Holiday Safari to Mikumi, Udzungwa and Iringa are Holiday Safari, Big 5 Safari. The itinerary describes when they take place.
Travel monthsAll year
6 Days Tanzania Luxury Holiday Safari to 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 Tanzania Luxury Holiday Safari to Mikumi, Udzungwa and Iringa
6 Days Tanzania Luxury Holiday Safari to Mikumi, Udzungwa and Iringa

A Six-Day Southern Tanzania Holiday Filled with Wildlife, Nature and Discovery

Turn your Tanzania holiday into a rich journey through wildlife country, tropical rainforest, mountain scenery and fascinating history. This six-day luxury safari begins in Dar es Salaam and follows a scenic Southern Circuit through Mikumi, Udzungwa and Iringa. The itinerary is ideal for travelers looking for a holiday that goes beyond a conventional game-drive experience. Mikumi offers classic African wildlife viewing, while Udzungwa introduces forest trails and the beautiful Sanje Waterfalls. Iringa adds archaeological discovery and highland scenery before the journey loops back towards Mikumi. The combination of road travel, wildlife, nature, history and comfortable accommodation creates a well-rounded Tanzanian getaway. Whether added to a coastal vacation in Dar es Salaam or booked as a standalone southern adventure, this holiday safari offers an opportunity to experience several contrasting landscapes within one carefully arranged journey.

Day by day Itinerary

Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi – Leave the Coast Behind

Dar es Salaam to Mikumi – Leave the Coast Behind

Meet your guide in Dar es Salaam and begin your holiday adventure inland. The road journey gradually introduces a different side of Tanzania as coastal scenery gives way to villages, farmland and open countryside. Arrive near Mikumi, check into your accommodation and enjoy some time to relax. In the afternoon, enter Mikumi National Park for your first game drive. Elephants, giraffes, zebra, buffalo and antelope may appear as you explore the open plains. Return to your lodge for dinner.

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 – A Full Day of Wildlife & Wilderness

Mikumi – A Full Day of Wildlife & Wilderness

After breakfast, spend the day discovering Mikumi. Explore the park's different habitats while your guide explains the wildlife and ecosystem. Large mammals may include elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebra and wildebeest, while birdlife and smaller animals provide plenty of variety. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing the safari. The afternoon offers a chance to explore additional areas of the park and enjoy the changing scenery. Return to your lodge in the evening.

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 – Tropical Forest Escape

Mikumi to Udzungwa – Tropical Forest Escape

After breakfast, travel to Udzungwa. The lush mountain landscape provides a refreshing change from the savannah. Take a guided hike towards Sanje Waterfalls, passing through rainforest habitat where birds and primates may be encountered. The waterfall creates a beautiful setting for photographs and quiet appreciation of nature. Return to your lodge after the excursion and enjoy the evening.

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

Destination:
Mikumi Natinal Park
Overnight:
Udzungwa Falls Lodge
  mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4: Udzungwa to Iringa – Into the Southern Highlands

Udzungwa to Iringa – Into the Southern Highlands

After breakfast, travel towards Iringa. The landscape changes as you climb into the highlands, revealing rolling hills and striking geological scenery. Explore the Isimila Stone Age Site, where archaeological history combines with impressive natural rock formations. Continue to Iringa and settle into your accommodation.

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

Destination:
Udzungwa Mountains
Overnight:
Mount Royal Villa Hotel
  luxury 5 star lodge
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5: Iringa to Mikumi – A Scenic Return

Iringa to Mikumi – A Scenic Return

Begin the morning with breakfast before starting the journey towards Mikumi. Optional cultural exploration at Kalenga Museum can be incorporated before leaving the Iringa area. Continue through the highlands towards the Kitonga Escarpment, stopping where appropriate to appreciate the scenery. Arrive near Mikumi and enjoy a relaxed final evening.

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 – Holiday Memories to Take Home

Mikumi to Dar es Salaam – Holiday Memories to Take Home

Begin with a final morning nature experience around Mikumi. After breakfast, start your private transfer towards Dar es Salaam. The journey back to the coast brings your holiday safari full circle. Arrive in Dar es Salaam with memories of wildlife encounters, rainforest walks, waterfalls and Tanzania's beautiful Southern Highlands.

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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    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
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    FAQs about 6 Days Tanzania Luxury Holiday Safari to Mikumi, Udzungwa and Iringa

    What is the tour style?

    6 Days Tanzania Luxury Holiday Safari to 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 Tanzania Luxury Holiday Safari to Mikumi, Udzungwa and Iringa are Holiday Safari, Big 5 Safari. The itinerary describes when they take place.

    When can I travel?

    6 Days Tanzania Luxury Holiday Safari to 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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