6 Days Tanzania Southern Circuit Luxury Lodges Safari – Mikumi, Ruaha and Iringa

Your Southern Circuit adventure begins with a private road transfer from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park. Travel comfortably through Tanzania's changing landscapes, passing rural communities, farmland and scenic countryside along the way. Upon arrival, check into your carefully selected luxury lodge, where you can enjoy lunch and take some time to relax. In the afternoon, venture into Mikumi for your first private game drive, exploring open grasslands and woodland habitats where elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and other wildlife may be encountered. Return to your luxury lodge for dinner and a peaceful evening surrounded by the natural beauty of southern Tanzania.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Vuma Hills Tented Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast at your luxury lodge, set out for a full-day private safari across Mikumi National Park. Explore the famous Mkata Floodplain, one of the park's key wildlife areas, where seasonal water sources attract a variety of animals. Your experienced guide will follow wildlife activity and select suitable viewing locations throughout the day. In addition to larger mammals, Mikumi provides excellent opportunities for birdwatching, with numerous species found around its grasslands, woodland and wetland habitats. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the safari before continuing your exploration and eventually returning to your luxury lodge for dinner.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Vuma Hills Tented Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Leave Mikumi after breakfast and continue your private road journey towards Ruaha National Park, travelling through the scenic landscapes of southern Tanzania. The route passes via Iringa and provides impressive views of hills, valleys and the surrounding Great Rift Valley landscape. Upon reaching the Ruaha area, check into your luxury lodge, settle in and enjoy the tranquil wilderness setting. If time allows, head out for an evening game drive to begin discovering Ruaha's wildlife-rich plains and woodland. As the sun begins to set, return to your luxury lodge for dinner and an overnight stay

Today is dedicated to a full-day private safari in Ruaha National Park, one of southern Tanzania's most distinctive wildlife destinations. Begin with an early departure from your luxury lodge and explore the park's diverse habitats, including open plains, woodland and areas surrounding the Great Ruaha River. The river is an important source of water and can attract wildlife, particularly during drier periods. Continue through landscapes characterized by impressive baobab trees while searching for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes and numerous antelope species. After a picnic lunch, continue your afternoon game drive before returning to your luxury lodge for a relaxing evening.

Enjoy an early morning experience in Ruaha, choosing between a final game drive or a guided walking safari, subject to lodge arrangements and local conditions. A walking safari allows you to appreciate the smaller details of the ecosystem, including animal tracks, plants, insects and signs of wildlife activity. After breakfast, depart for Iringa on a scenic road journey through the southern highlands. Later, visit the fascinating Isimila Stone Age Site, an important archaeological attraction known for its ancient tools and distinctive sandstone formations. Continue to your luxury lodge or upscale accommodation in Iringa, where you can relax after the day's exploration.

Destination:

Iringa Attractions

Overnight:

Mount Royal Villa Hotel

  luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, begin the final private road transfer from Iringa to Dar es Salaam. The journey takes you through the dramatic scenery of the Kitonga Escarpment, offering impressive views across the surrounding landscapes and valleys. Continue through the changing scenery of southern Tanzania, with opportunities for short scenic stops along the way depending on your schedule. Arrive in Dar es Salaam later in the day, bringing your 6-day Tanzania Southern Circuit luxury lodges safari to a comfortable conclusion.