6 Days Tanzania Holiday Midrange Safari in the Southern Circuit

Your Southern Tanzania holiday starts with an early departure from Dar es Salaam and a scenic road trip through Morogoro Region toward Mikumi National Park. The journey itself becomes part of the holiday as you watch busy urban areas give way to farms, villages, mountains and rural landscapes. After arriving at Mikumi, enter the park for an afternoon game drive across the open plains, searching for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and antelopes. Lions and other predators may also be encountered depending on natural wildlife movements. Enjoy the beautiful late-afternoon scenery and your first wildlife photographs before travelling to your comfortable midrange lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Distance: Approx. 285–310 km plus afternoon game drive
Time: Approx. 5–6 hours transfer plus 2–4 hours wildlife viewing
Attractions: Tanzania countryside, Mkata Floodplain, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and savannah landscapes

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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Following breakfast, spend the day enjoying Mikumi’s wildlife without rushing. Travel through open savannah, woodland and areas around water sources in search of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, hippos and a variety of birds. Your guide will select productive routes according to current wildlife movements and allow time for photography and observation. Stop for a picnic lunch in the park before continuing through the afternoon, enjoying the sense of space and classic African scenery that makes Mikumi an excellent holiday destination. Return to your lodge later in the day for dinner and a comfortable evening.

Distance: Approx. 60–100 km
Time: Approx. 8–10 hours
Attractions: Elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and birdlife

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, leave Mikumi and make the scenic journey toward Udzungwa Mountains, where the environment changes completely from savannah plains to tropical forest and mountain slopes. Meet your local guide and begin a guided nature experience through the forest, searching for primates, birds, butterflies and unusual plant species. Depending on the selected trail, you may enjoy streams, viewpoints and impressive waterfall scenery, making this one of the most visually different days of the holiday. Take time for photographs and appreciate the cooler forest environment before returning to your midrange accommodation later in the afternoon for dinner and relaxation.

Distance: Approx. 60–65 km plus walking trail
Time: Approx. 1–1.5 hours transfer plus 3–5 hours nature activity
Attractions: Rainforest, waterfalls, primates, forest birds, butterflies, mountain views and tropical scenery

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Hondo Hondo Udzungwa Forest Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Start the day with another nature activity in Udzungwa, giving you additional time to enjoy the forest, birds and primates before leaving the mountains. The programme can include a different trail, birdwatching session or shorter scenic walk depending on your interests. Afterwards, travel toward Iringa through the beautiful Southern Highlands, passing villages, farms, valleys and mountainous countryside. The drive offers numerous scenic views and provides another opportunity to experience rural Tanzania beyond the national parks. Arrive in Iringa later in the day and check into your midrange hotel for a relaxing evening.

Distance: Approx. 120–200 km
Time: Morning nature activity plus 3–5 hours road transfer
Attractions: Forest scenery, primates, birds, Southern Highlands, villages, farms and scenic landscapes

Destination:

Udzungwa Mountains

Overnight:

Iringa Sunset Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, explore the historical side of Iringa, beginning with Kalenga Museum and the story of Chief Mkwawa and the Hehe people. Continue to Isimila Stone Age Site, where a guided walk introduces you to prehistoric stone tools, dramatic eroded pillars and an unusual archaeological landscape. The combination of history, geology and outdoor exploration provides a refreshing change from the wildlife and rainforest experiences earlier in the holiday. After the visits, drive back toward Mikumi through the highlands, arriving at your midrange lodge later in the day for dinner and your final overnight stay.

Distance: Approx. 190–230 km plus local excursions
Time: Approx. 2–4 hours heritage visits plus 3–4 hours transfer
Attractions: Kalenga Museum, Chief Mkwawa history, Hehe culture, Isimila Stone Age Site, archaeology and highland scenery

Destination:

Iringa Attractions

Overnight:

Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Spend the final morning of your holiday enjoying a gentle nature activity around Mikumi before returning to Dar es Salaam. Depending on the agreed programme, this may include a guided nature walk, birdwatching or another short outdoor experience focusing on the smaller details of the environment. Afterwards, begin the road journey back through Morogoro and eastern Tanzania, making convenient stops along the way for refreshments or lunch. Arrive in Dar es Salaam later in the day for your final drop-off, bringing to an end a varied six-day holiday filled with wildlife, rainforest, mountains, culture and Southern Tanzania scenery.

Distance: Approx. 285–310 km
Time: Approx. 1–3 hours nature activity plus 5–6 hours road transfer
Attractions: Nature experience, birdlife, Mikumi surroundings, Morogoro countryside and final holiday scenery