7 Days Luxury Lodge Safari to Mikumi, Udzungwa, Ruaha and Iringa

Depart Dar es Salaam in the morning and travel toward Mikumi. After lunch, enter Mikumi National Park for an afternoon game drive. The park's open landscapes provide an excellent introduction to southern Tanzania, with opportunities to encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and other wildlife. Return to your comfortable lodge before dinner and enjoy your first evening in the bush.

Overnight: Luxury lodge in Mikumi
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, head into Mikumi for a full day of wildlife viewing. Explore the Mkata Floodplain, taking time to observe animals and enjoy the scenery. A picnic lunch keeps you in the park during the middle of the day, after which the afternoon safari continues through different habitats. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation.

Overnight: Luxury lodge in Mikumi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Leave Mikumi after breakfast and travel toward Udzungwa. After arrival, take part in the Sanje Waterfalls hike, following a forest trail through lush vegetation toward the falls. After the excursion, return to your lodge and enjoy the peaceful mountain surroundings. The evening provides a welcome opportunity to rest after the day's walking.

Overnight: Luxury lodge in Udzungwa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Udzungwa Falls Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, depart Udzungwa and travel via Iringa toward Ruaha. The journey showcases Tanzania's changing landscapes and provides a fascinating transition from mountain forest to the drier interior. Arrive at your Ruaha lodge later in the day and settle into your room. Spend the evening enjoying the lodge's atmosphere before dinner.

Overnight: Luxury lodge in Ruaha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Destination:

Udzungwa Mountains

Overnight:

Kigelia Ruaha

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Today is devoted to Ruaha National Park. Depart after breakfast for a full-day game drive through landscapes shaped by the Great Ruaha River, open plains and magnificent baobab woodland. The day may bring encounters with elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and predators, as well as abundant birdlife. After lunch in the park, continue exploring before returning to your lodge for a relaxed evening.

Overnight: Luxury lodge in Ruaha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Overnight:

Kigelia Ruaha

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Enjoy one final Ruaha morning with either a game drive or walking safari. After the activity, depart for Iringa. Visit Isimila, exploring its remarkable sandstone formations and learning about the site's archaeological importance. Continue to your comfortable Iringa hotel or lodge for your final evening.

Overnight: Luxury hotel/lodge in Iringa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Overnight:

Mount Royal Villa Hotel

  luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, begin the journey back to Dar es Salaam. Enjoy the changing scenery and comfortable road transfer, with stops for lunch and refreshments. Arrive in Dar es Salaam later in the afternoon or evening, bringing your seven-day lodge safari to a close.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch