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6 Day Southern Tanzania Adventure Safari

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6 Day Southern Tanzania Adventure Safari

Mikumi, Udzungwa & Ruaha — Tanzania’s Wild & Untouched Experience

  • 6 Days
  • USD 3,300 per person (Deposit: $250)
  • Year-round

Overview

What this trip is

This 6 Day Southern Tanzania Adventure Safari is designed for travelers seeking something different — a journey beyond the classic safari routes into Tanzania’s wild and untouched landscapes.

Departure: Daily departures

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Dar es Salaam → Mikumi National Park

    We will pick you up from your Hotel in Dar es salaam or Upon arrival at Mwalimu Nyerere International Airport (DAR), you will be met by your professional safari guide and begin your scenic drive to Mikumi National Park, one of Tanzania’s most accessible wildlife destinations. After arrival, check in at Mikumi Safari Lodge and enjoy the surrounding wilderness.

  2. Day 2

    Full-Day Mikumi National Park Game Drive

    After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in Mikumi National Park with a packed picnic lunch. Mikumi is known for its open savannahs and excellent wildlife viewing, including elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and large herds of antelope. Return to the lodge in the evening for a relaxed sunset dinner.

  3. Day 3

    Walking Safari & Udzungwa Mountains Excursion

    After breakfast, enjoy a guided walking safari experience followed by a transfer toward Udzungwa Mountains National Park, famous for its lush rainforests and endemic wildlife. Explore the park on foot, visit the spectacular Sanje Waterfalls, and spot rare species such as the Udzungwa red colobus monkey. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature before returning to Mikumi in the evening.

  4. Day 4

    Mikumi → Ruaha National Park

    Enjoy an early breakfast, check out, and drive to the remote and breathtaking Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s largest and least crowded park. The journey offers stunning scenery and changing landscapes. Arrive at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge in time for lunch and relaxation, surrounded by dramatic hills and baobab trees.

  5. Day 5

    Full-Day Ruaha National Park Safari

    After breakfast, head out for a full-day game drive in Ruaha National Park, renowned for its large elephant populations, big cats, wild dogs, and diverse birdlife. Ruaha offers a true wilderness experience with fewer vehicles and raw African landscapes. Return to the lodge for dinner under the stars.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Stay: Mikumi safari lodge, Ruaha Hilltop Lodge, Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  6. Day 6

    Ruaha → Iringa → Fly Back to Dar es Salaam

    After breakfast, drive to Iringa town, then transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled domestic flight back to Dar es Salaam, marking the end of your unforgettable Southern Tanzania safari adventure. Download Brochure Start Planning Your Safari Total Cost Per Person Available until 40 days before departure Minimum - 2 Pax required $3,300Deposit: $250

    Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off in Dar es Salaam
  • All transfers and safari transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • 5 nights accommodation as per itinerary
  • Full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) during the safari
  • All park entry fees (Mikumi, Udzungwa Mountains & Ruaha)
  • Full-day game drives in Mikumi and Ruaha National Parks
  • Guided walking safari in Udzungwa Mountains National Park
  • Domestic flight from Ruaha to Dar es Salaam
  • Bottled drinking water during safari

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff

Why book this

  • Combines game drives, walking safari & waterfall hikes
  • Visit three unique Southern Tanzania parks
  • Ideal for travelers avoiding crowded Northern Circuit safaris
  • Excellent wildlife viewing with fewer tourists
  • Perfect mix of adventure, nature, and comfort