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

Your private luxury safari begins in Dar es Salaam with a morning departure in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle. Drive southwest towards Mikumi National Park, enjoying changing scenery as the urban landscape gives way to rural Tanzania. After arriving at your luxury lodge or private safari camp, enjoy lunch and some time to relax before heading out for your first afternoon game drive. Explore the open plains around the Mkata River area, where elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and other wildlife may be encountered. Return to your luxury lodge for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the natural atmosphere of the Southern Circuit.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Vuma Hills Tented Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, set out for a full-day private game drive in Mikumi National Park, one of Tanzania's most accessible southern safari destinations. Explore the famous Mkata Floodplain, a productive wildlife area where large herbivores and predators can often be seen. Your private safari guide will tailor the route according to wildlife activity, photography interests and the season. The day also provides opportunities for birdwatching, with numerous bird species inhabiting Mikumi's woodland, grassland and wetland environments. Enjoy a picnic lunch in a designated area before continuing your wildlife adventure. Later, return to your private luxury lodge for a relaxed evening.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Vuma Hills Tented Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Enjoy breakfast before beginning the scenic road journey from Mikumi towards Ruaha National Park, travelling through the landscapes of southern Tanzania. The route passes near Iringa and offers changing views of hills, valleys and rural communities, with opportunities to appreciate the dramatic scenery associated with the Great Rift Valley region. On arrival in the Ruaha area, check into your selected luxury safari lodge or exclusive camp and settle into your surroundings. Depending on your arrival time, embark on an evening game drive to begin exploring Ruaha's remarkable wilderness. The combination of private travel and intimate accommodation creates a distinctly private luxury safari experience.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Kigelia Ruaha

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Today is dedicated entirely to Ruaha National Park, the heart of your Tanzania Southern Circuit safari. After an early breakfast, depart on a full-day private game drive through a wilderness known for its elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes and diverse antelope species. Follow the Great Ruaha River and explore surrounding baobab-dotted landscapes, woodland and open plains where wildlife gathers according to seasonal conditions. Your private guide will select the most rewarding areas based on current sightings and your interests. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon exploration. Return to your luxury lodge in time to relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Ruaha.

Destination:

Ruaha

Overnight:

Kigelia Ruaha

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Start your morning with a choice between a final private game drive or a guided walking experience, depending on lodge arrangements and local conditions. A walking safari offers a different perspective of the Southern Circuit, focusing on tracks, plants, smaller wildlife and the details of the ecosystem. After breakfast, depart Ruaha for Iringa, travelling through the scenic highlands of southern Tanzania. In the afternoon, visit the remarkable Isimila Stone Age Site, one of the region's important archaeological and cultural attractions. Continue to your comfortable luxury accommodation in Iringa and enjoy an evening at leisure.

Destination:

Ruaha

Overnight:

Mount Royal Villa Hotel

  luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, begin your final private drive back to Dar es Salaam. The journey provides another opportunity to enjoy the landscapes of southern Tanzania, including the spectacular Kitonga Escarpment. Travel through changing scenery as the highlands gradually give way to lower elevations and the coastal environment. Depending on your onward travel schedule, there may be time for a relaxed lunch or short scenic stops along the route. Arrive in Dar es Salaam in the late afternoon or evening, marking the end of your 6-day private luxury Southern Circuit safari