9 Days Luxury Safari – Explore Nyerere, Mikumi and Udzungwa with a Journey Through Iringa

Your luxury Southern Tanzania safari begins with a private road transfer from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park. Travel through changing landscapes as you leave the coast behind and enter the wilderness of southern Tanzania. Upon arrival and after settling into your luxury lodge or camp, enjoy an afternoon Rufiji River boat safari. Cruise along the river and its channels while looking for hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds and other wildlife gathering along the riverbanks. Return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay in the heart of Nyerere.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Serena Mivumo River Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, set out on a full-day game drive through Nyerere National Park. Explore the park's diverse landscapes, including open plains, woodland and picturesque lakes. Keep watch for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes and other wildlife, with opportunities to encounter predators depending on seasonal conditions. The lakes and wetlands also provide excellent opportunities for birdwatching, with numerous resident and migratory species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your game drive and returning to your luxury accommodation in the evening.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Serena Mivumo River Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Begin the morning with a guided walking safari, offering a closer and more intimate way to experience the African bush. Accompanied by an experienced walking guide, learn to identify animal tracks, plants, insects and other signs of wildlife while gaining insight into the smaller details of the ecosystem. After lunch and some time to relax, head out for an afternoon game drive. Explore further areas of Nyerere as the temperatures cool and wildlife becomes active. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Serena Mivumo River Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Depart Nyerere National Park for Mikumi National Park on a scenic inter-park road transfer. The journey provides an opportunity to experience the changing scenery and rural landscapes of southern Tanzania. Upon arrival in the Mikumi area, check into your luxury accommodation and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Depending on arrival time and conditions, an optional short activity can be arranged.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Vuma Hills Tented Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Today is dedicated to exploring Mikumi National Park on a full-day game drive. Discover the famous Mkata Floodplain, one of the park's most scenic wildlife areas and a prime location for observing animals against a backdrop of open grasslands and surrounding hills. Look for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impalas and other wildlife, while keeping an eye out for predators. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the day before continuing your exploration. Return to your luxury lodge or camp in the evening.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Vuma Hills Tented Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Leave Mikumi behind and travel toward the spectacular Udzungwa Mountains. Today combines scenic travel with an active rainforest experience. Embark on a hike to Sanje Waterfalls, passing through lush forest and enjoying the sounds and scenery of the Udzungwa ecosystem. The area is particularly rewarding for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers, with opportunities for rainforest birding along the trail. After the hike, continue to your accommodation near Udzungwa for dinner and overnight.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Udzungwa Falls Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Your journey into Tanzania's scenic Southern Highlands, traveling toward Iringa. The drive offers changing mountain scenery, valleys and highland landscapes. Along the way, visit the remarkable Isimila Stone Age Site, an important archaeological site known for its ancient stone tools and dramatic eroded landscape. Explore the site with your guide before continuing to Iringa. Check into your accommodation and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Destination:

Udzungwa Mountains

Overnight:

Hans Poppe Hotel

  luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, begin the return journey toward Mikumi. For travelers interested in history and culture, there is an optional visit to the Kalenga Museum, which offers an opportunity to learn more about the region's history and heritage. Continue the journey through the scenic Southern Highlands, enjoying a scenic escarpment drive with impressive views along the route. Arrive in the Mikumi area and settle into your accommodation for your final evening in the safari region.

Destination:

Iringa Attractions

Overnight:

Vuma Hills Tented Camp

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Wake early for a sunrise game drive in Mikumi National Park, taking advantage of the cooler morning hours when wildlife is often active. Explore the park as the first light illuminates the plains, with opportunities for a final wildlife viewing experience. After the game drive, begin your road transfer from Mikumi to Dar es Salaam. Your 9-day luxury Southern Tanzania safari concludes upon arrival in Dar es Salaam, marking the end of your journey through Nyerere, Mikumi, Udzungwa and Iringa.