5 Nights/ 6 Days Mikumi, Udzungwa Mountains & Ruaha National Parks Adventure
6 Days Southern Tanzania Safari
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Destinations: Mikumi National Park, Udzungwa Mountains National Park, Ruaha National Park
Start / End: Dar es Salaam
Safari Style: Wildlife, Walking Safari, Nature & Remote Tanzania Experience
This 6 Days Southern Tanzania Safari is the perfect off-the-beaten-path adventure combining classic game drives, a rare walking safari, dramatic waterfalls, and one of Africa’s most untouched national parks. Ideal for travelers seeking authentic Tanzania safaris, this itinerary explores Mikumi National Park, the biodiversity hotspot of Udzungwa Mountains, and the wild landscapes of Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s largest national park.
Highlights:
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
Tour Features:
Game Drives
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Mid-Range Safari
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Recommended dates
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Day 1: Dar es Salaam → Mikumi National Park
- Dar es salaam, Tanzania
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.
Overnight: Mikumi Safari Lodge (50 Mins)
Accommodation options
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Full-Day Mikumi National Park Game Drive
- Mikumi, Tanzania
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.
Overnight: Mikumi Safari Lodge
Accommodation options
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Walking Safari & Udzungwa Mountains Excursion
- Udzungwa, Tanzania
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.
Overnight: Mikumi Safari Lodge
Accommodation options
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 -5 : Mikumi → Ruaha National Park
- Ruaha , Tanzania
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.
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.
Overnight: Ruaha Hilltop Lodge
Accommodation options
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Ruaha → Iringa → Fly Back to Dar es Salaam
- Ruaha, Tanzania
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.
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Includes:
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
The package excludes:
International flights
Tanzania visa fees
Travel and medical insurance
Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
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