Experience a 7-day Big Five safari through Mikumi, Ruaha and Iringa, with exciting game drives, diverse wildlife, scenic landscapes and comfortable midrange accommodation in Tanzania.
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Take a 7 day midrange wildlife expedition through Mikumi, Ruaha and Iringa with an itinerary designed to maximise time in some of Southern Tanzania's most rewarding terrestrial safari landscapes. Beginning with game viewing in Mikumi, the route continues to Ruaha for two extensive full day safaris plus an additional morning drive, creating significant time to search for iconic African wildlife. Although sightings of individual species can never be guaranteed, the programme gives travelers repeated opportunities to observe elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes, predators and many other animals within contrasting ecosystems. Iringa and the Isimila archaeological site provide a final historical element before the overland journey returns to Dar es Salaam. Midrange accommodation throughout makes the safari suitable for guests who want adventurous days balanced with comfortable evenings.
Depart Dar es Salaam at around 6:00 AM for the drive toward Mikumi National Park. Following arrival and lunch, begin your first game drive at approximately 3:00 PM, concentrating on the broad plains and nearby woodland where large mammals are frequently encountered. Your guide will scan carefully for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and different antelope species while also watching for signs of predators. The first few hours provide an introduction to game tracking and animal behaviour rather than simply a quick drive through the park. Exit around 6:00 PM and transfer to your midrange accommodation for dinner.
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After breakfast, enter Mikumi at approximately 6:30 to 7:00 AM with picnic lunches packed for the day. Spend the morning exploring areas that may produce concentrations of herbivores because these often attract larger predators into the same ecosystem. Your guide will use tracks, recent sightings and knowledge of the landscape to decide where to invest more time. Around midday, stop for lunch and some time out of the vehicle before continuing the search. Wildlife viewing continues through the afternoon until roughly 5:30 PM, when you return to your accommodation.
Enjoy a final early safari in Mikumi beginning around 6:30 AM. The objective is to use the productive morning hours for additional wildlife observation rather than immediately starting the transfer. Search quietly through areas that were active during the previous day and remain alert for fresh tracks or movement across the plains. At approximately 10:00 AM, leave Mikumi and continue toward Ruaha via the Iringa region. Lunch and comfort stops are included during the road journey. Reach your midrange lodge later in the day and enjoy a restful evening before entering one of Tanzania's largest wilderness environments the following morning.
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After an early breakfast, enter Ruaha at approximately 6:30 AM and begin exploring a very different wildlife landscape. Large elephant populations, buffalo herds, numerous antelope species and predator activity make the park particularly compelling for travelers focused on major wildlife encounters. Your guide will investigate river areas, open woodland, baobab country and other productive habitats, stopping for longer whenever an important sighting develops. Around 12:30 PM, enjoy a picnic lunch before resuming the game drive. Continue until late afternoon and return to the lodge at roughly 5:30 PM.
Start another full exploration shortly after 6:30 AM. Today's route can extend into areas not visited previously, giving you a wider understanding of the park instead of repeating one familiar circuit. Watch for animal tracks crossing the road, vultures circling in the distance or nervous behaviour among prey species that may indicate predator activity. At the same time, enjoy the quieter moments of the wilderness, from giraffes browsing beside baobabs to elephants moving through dry riverbeds. Pause for a picnic lunch around midday, then continue through the afternoon until it is time to leave the park.
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Begin the last Ruaha game drive at approximately 6:30 AM, using several morning hours to search once more for significant wildlife encounters. Your guide will concentrate on the most promising areas based on what has been observed during the previous two days. Depart the park at around 10:30 AM and drive toward Iringa, arriving later for check in at a comfortable midrange hotel. The remainder of the day is less demanding, allowing you to rest after several long game drives and enjoy a quieter evening.
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Following breakfast, depart for Isimila at approximately 7:30 AM. Spend the morning walking through this historic area and learning about the archaeological discoveries associated with the site, including evidence of early human activity and stone tools. Its distinctive eroded landscape also creates a memorable change from the wildlife environments of Mikumi and Ruaha. After completing the visit at around 10:00 AM, begin the road journey back to Dar es Salaam, including lunch and comfort stops. Arrival is expected in the evening depending on traffic conditions.
We offer two pricing options:
The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.
Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.
| No of pax | Adult Price | Child Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | From $2,094 pp | From $1,571 pp |
| 2 Pax | From $1,344 pp | From $1,008 pp |
| 3 Pax | From $1,094 pp | From $821 pp |
| 4 Pax | From $969 pp | From $727 pp |
| 5 Pax | From $894 pp | From $671 pp |
| 6 Pax | From $844 pp | From $633 pp |
| 7+ Pax | From $808 pp | From $606 pp |
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Experience a 7-day Big Five safari through Mikumi, Ruaha and Iringa, with exciting game drives, diverse wildlife, scenic landscapes and comfortable midrange accommodation in Tanzania.
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