9 Days Drive-in Women Only Luxury Safari in Southern Tanzania

Your empowering group journey begins with a smooth morning pickup from your location in a premium, spacious 4x4 vehicle built for absolute travel comfort. Gather your travel circle and enjoy refreshing drinks as you leave the busy coast behind, heading inland through scenic landscapes toward the open plains. Arrive at a stunning luxury safari lodge perched on a hilltop, featuring beautiful private suites and exceptional viewing decks overlooking the wilderness. After a fresh, healthy lunch tailored to your group's preferences, head out for a relaxed afternoon drive to spot your first large mammals grazing in the golden light. Return to camp for an excellent dinner, sharing stories and getting excited for the adventures ahead.

Attractions: Savannah grasslands, private hilltop viewing platforms.

Activity Done: Private group luxury transfer, afternoon wildlife tracking drive.

Time Taken: 5.5 hours transfer, 2.5 hours afternoon drive.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Wellworth Mikumi Wildlife Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the savannah while enjoying a hot beverage, before heading out for a full day of shared wildlife discovery. Today is dedicated to exploring the expansive Mkata Floodplain, a beautiful region where you can watch large elephant families and prides of lions moving across the grass. Your expert guide will ensure a highly personalized experience, sharing fascinating insights into animal behavior and local tracking secrets. A spectacular gourmet lunch, complete with fine wines and fresh linens, is served for your group under the shade of a large acacia tree out in the wild. Spend the afternoon watching graceful giraffes before returning to the lodge for a relaxing evening and a wonderful dinner.

Attractions: Mkata Floodplain wildlife zones, private bush lunch site.

Activity Done: Full-day group tracking drive, exclusive bush picnic.

Time Taken: 8 hours.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Wellworth Mikumi Wildlife Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Trade the open plains for the exciting, lush world of a tropical mountain rainforest as your group travels to the spectacular Udzungwa Mountains. This day offers a fantastic active adventure, supporting each other as you walk along beautiful shaded forest trails filled with exotic flowers and rare birds. Your specialized private guide will point out playful monkeys swinging through the green canopy and help you discover the unique wonders of this biodiversity hotspot. The highlight of the day is reaching the magnificent Sanje Waterfalls, where a private gourmet lunch is prepared for your group next to the cascading water. Share a fun swim in the cool, clear mountain pools before descending to an exclusive luxury eco-lodge at the base of the mountains.

Attractions: Ancient rainforest canopy, Sanje Waterfalls, pristine mountain pools.

Activity Done: Private guided rainforest trek, waterfall picnic and group swim.

Time Taken: 1.5 hours drive, 4.5 hours mountain trek.

Destination:

Udzungwa Mountains

Overnight:

Udzungwa Falls Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Relax in your comfortable private vehicle today as your group travels through the spectacular mountain scenery of the Southern Highlands, enjoying changing views along the way. The route climbs through winding mountain passes, offering panoramic views of beautiful green tea plantations and rugged granite hillsides. Stop in the historic town of Iringa for an elegant lunch featuring fresh regional ingredients at a boutique restaurant, allowing everyone to stretch their legs. Continue your journey into the deeper interior, where the landscape shifts into a dramatic dry wilderness filled with thousands of magnificent baobab trees. Arrive at your ultra-luxury river lodge in Ruaha, a spectacular property where your group can unwind with premium drinks on the wooden viewing decks.

Attractions: Southern Highlands vistas, historic Iringa town landmarks, Ruaha river camp.

Activity Done: Scenic highlands road transfer, premium group lunch stop.

Time Taken: 6.5 hours total travel time.

Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Overnight:

Kigelia Ruaha

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Ruaha is celebrated for its rugged, untouched beauty, and today features an incredible group exploration of the wildlife along the banks of the Great Ruaha River. Watch massive families of elephants digging for water in the sandy riverbeds, providing a spectacular wildlife view right from your open-sided vehicle. Your expert tracker will use their deep knowledge to find hidden lion prides and point out the diverse wildlife interacting along the riverbanks. Return to your luxury lodge during the midday heat to enjoy a private fine-dining lunch and a rest by the infinity pool. Head out again as the air cools, tracking predators before returning to camp for a spectacular group dinner and storytelling under the stars.

Attractions: Great Ruaha River loops, large lion prides, ancient baobab forests.

Activity Done: Morning and afternoon private group tracking drives.

Time Taken: 4 hours morning drive, 3.5 hours afternoon drive.

Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Overnight:

Kigelia Ruaha

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Experience the intense magic of the wilderness from a ground-level perspective this morning on an exclusive guided foot safari accompanied by an armed ranger. Walking quietly along ancient wildlife paths allows your group to connect deeply with nature, learning to read tracks in the sand and listen to the birds. After a relaxed midday rest and a fresh gourmet lunch at the camp, head back out in the vehicle for your final afternoon tracking drive. Conclude your day with an unforgettable luxury bush sundowner set up on a high rocky ridge overlooking the vast Ruaha plains. Celebrate your journey with a lively group toast, sipping premium drinks while watching the sun paint the sky in spectacular shades of gold and purple.

Attractions: Hidden wilderness single-tracks, scenic rocky ridge vistas.

Activity Done: Private morning guided foot safari, afternoon drive, luxury group sundowner.

Time Taken: 3 hours walking safari, 3 hours afternoon tracking.

Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Overnight:

Kigelia Ruaha

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Catch the very first rays of light on a short morning drive along the river, watching the bush wake up and capturing beautiful final photos of Ruaha's wildlife. Say goodbye to the park and travel back up into the cooler air of the highlands to visit the incredible Isimila Stone Age Site near Iringa. Embark on a fascinating walk through a hidden canyon filled with giant, naturally carved sandstone pillars that offer a spectacular landscape view. Your private guide will share the history of the prehistoric tools found here while your group marvels at the unique geological formations. Check into a beautiful cliffside boutique hotel in Iringa, where you will enjoy an elegant dinner celebrating high-end regional cuisine.

Attractions: Sunrise river mist, Isimila Stone Age canyon sandstone pillars.

Activity Done: Sunrise tracking drive, private canyon tour, highlands transfer.

Time Taken: 2 hours morning drive, 2 hours transfer, 2 hours site walk.

Destination:

Iringa Attractions

Overnight:

Mount Royal Villa Hotel

  luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Start your morning with a relaxed visit to the historic village of Kalenga, learning about local tribal legends and the fascinating history of female leaders in the Hehe tribe. Board your private luxury vehicle to begin your journey down the dramatic, winding slopes of the Kitonga Escarpment, enjoying breathtaking mountain views along the way. The road brings you back into the warmer lowlands, arriving at your luxury safari oasis bordering Mikumi National Park by mid-afternoon. Spend the rest of your day relaxing on the beautiful lodge grounds, sharing a drink by the pool, or enjoying a premium wellness treatment. In the evening, enjoy a magnificent farewell dinner set up in a beautiful candlelit garden, celebrating the shared adventures of your journey.

Attractions: Kalenga historic site, Kitonga Escarpment mountain panoramas.

Activity Done: Private cultural history stop, scenic mountain drive.

Time Taken: 1 hour culture stop, 4 hours road transfer.

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Wellworth Mikumi Wildlife Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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On your final morning in the bush, take a relaxed drive through the outer tracks of Mikumi to catch your last wildlife views as the sun rises over the savannah. Watch elephant families moving through the morning grass before returning to the lodge for a fresh, healthy breakfast. Board your premium vehicle for the smooth return transfer back to Dar es Salaam, enjoying a highly comfortable ride that allows you to relax. Your lodge will provide an excellent gourmet packed lunch for your group to enjoy together during your journey back to the coast. Arrive in Dar es Salaam by late afternoon, where your driver will drop you off safely at your destination.

Attractions: Outer park wildlife tracks, coastal plain views.

Activity Done: Short morning drive, private return transfer to the city.

Time Taken: 1.5 hours morning tracking, 5 hours return journey.