7 Days Luxury Solo Traveller Safari Your Own Journey Through Mikumi, Ruaha and Iringa

Begin your journey in Dar es Salaam and travel by road towards Mikumi National Park. The route passes through rural settlements and countryside, offering an opportunity to observe the changing landscapes of Tanzania. After arrival in the Mikumi area, check in and take time to settle into your accommodation. If the schedule and park conditions permit, join an afternoon game drive to explore the park’s open plains and woodland habitats. Your guide will help you identify wildlife, explain animal behaviour and introduce you to the environment. Return to your accommodation after the drive for dinner and rest.

Time: Morning departure; afternoon game drive, subject to arrival time.
Main activities: Road transfer, introductory game drive, wildlife observation and scenic viewing.
Distance: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi by road; exact distance depends on the route and accommodation.
Attractions: Mikumi National Park, open plains, woodland and countryside.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Wellworth Mikumi Wildlife Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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Spend a full day exploring Mikumi National Park on a guided game drive. Travel through open grassland, woodland and wildlife-viewing areas while looking for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes and predators. Your guide will share information about the park’s ecology and help you interpret wildlife activity as you travel. Pause for a picnic lunch at a designated site and enjoy the natural surroundings. Birdwatching and photography provide additional ways to engage with the landscape, depending on the species and conditions encountered. Return to your accommodation in the late afternoon and enjoy a quiet evening.

Time: Full day, morning to late afternoon.
Main activities: Game drive, wildlife observation, birdwatching, photography and picnic lunch.
Distance: Varies according to the selected game-drive route.
Attractions: Mikumi National Park, Mkata Floodplain, grasslands, woodland and bird habitats.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Wellworth Mikumi Wildlife Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, leave Mikumi and drive towards Ruaha National Park via Iringa. Enjoy views of the Southern Highlands and rural communities as the scenery changes along the route. Suitable rest stops will be made according to the schedule and road conditions. Upon reaching Ruaha, complete entry formalities and settle into your accommodation. If time permits, take an evening game drive to begin exploring the park’s wildlife habitats and distinctive baobab landscapes. The day marks a transition into a more remote wilderness environment.

Time: Morning departure; afternoon or evening arrival.
Main activities: Road transfer, scenic viewing, park entry and optional evening game drive.
Distance: Mikumi to Ruaha via Iringa; exact distance depends on the entry gate and accommodation.
Attractions: Iringa countryside, Ruaha National Park, baobab trees and riverine habitats.

Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Overnight:

Kigelia Ruaha

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Explore Ruaha on a full-day guided game drive, travelling through the park’s diverse habitats in search of wildlife. Observe elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes and predators where they are present, while learning about the park’s ecology from your guide. The Great Ruaha River and surrounding landscapes provide a striking setting for wildlife viewing and photography. Pause for a picnic lunch at an approved location before continuing the afternoon drive. Take time to appreciate the park’s baobab trees, open plains and woodland, each contributing to its distinctive character. Return to the accommodation in the late afternoon.

Time: Full day, morning to late afternoon.
Main activities: Guided game drive, wildlife observation, photography, birdwatching and picnic lunch.
Distance: Varies according to the selected game-drive route.
Attractions: Ruaha National Park, Great Ruaha River, baobab landscapes, woodland and open plains.

Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Overnight:

Kigelia Ruaha

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Subject to availability, permits and park rules, join an authorised guided walking safari in Ruaha. Learn about animal tracks, plants, insects, birds and the smaller signs of wildlife while walking with an approved guide. The route and pace are determined by the guide according to safety conditions. After returning to your accommodation for a break, head out on an afternoon game drive to explore more of the park. This combination of walking and vehicle-based viewing offers a varied understanding of Ruaha’s ecosystem. An optional sundowner may be arranged at a permitted location, subject to availability.

Time: Morning walking safari; afternoon game drive.
Main activities: Guided walking safari, nature interpretation, game drive and optional sundowner.
Distance: Depends on the authorised walking route and game-drive plan.
Attractions: Ruaha National Park, natural trails, woodland, riverine habitats and wildlife areas.

Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Overnight:

Kigelia Ruaha

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Begin with an early morning game drive in Ruaha, when the cooler conditions may offer opportunities to observe active wildlife. After breakfast, travel by road to Iringa through the Southern Highlands. Enjoy the countryside and make suitable stops according to the day’s schedule. Depending on timing and opening arrangements, visit either Isimila Stone Age Site or Kalenga Museum to learn about the region’s archaeological or cultural heritage. Continue to your accommodation in Iringa and enjoy a relaxed evening before the return journey.

Time: Early morning game drive; road transfer and optional afternoon visit.
Main activities: Sunrise game drive, road transfer, historical or cultural sightseeing.
Distance: Ruaha to Iringa; exact distance depends on the accommodation and route.
Attractions: Ruaha National Park, Iringa, Isimila Stone Age Site or Kalenga Museum.

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 road journey from Iringa to Dar es Salaam via Kitonga. Travel through the Southern Highlands, passing rural settlements and scenic countryside. Suitable rest and refreshment stops will be made according to the schedule and road conditions. The transfer takes much of the day, so arrival time depends on traffic, weather and stop duration. Enjoy the final views of Tanzania before reaching the agreed drop-off point in Dar es Salaam. The solo traveller safari concludes upon arrival.

Time: Full-day road transfer.
Main activities: Road journey, scenic viewing and rest stops.
Distance: Iringa to Dar es Salaam via Kitonga; exact distance depends on route and drop-off point.
Attractions: Southern Highlands, Kitonga route, countryside and rural settlements.