6-Day Southern Circuit Safari | Mikumi, Udzungwa & Ruaha
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Overview
This is the definitive way to experience Tanzania's Southern Circuit three completely different landscapes in one trip. Start with the open savanna of Mikumi, hike into the rainforest of Udzungwa to track primates found nowhere else on Earth, then finish in the wild, predator-rich wilderness of Ruaha. Where most operators only sell these parks individually or skip Udzungwa entirely, this itinerary combines all three the way experienced Southern Circuit travelers actually do it.
Highlights
- Classic savanna game drives on Mikumi's Mkata Floodplain
- Guided hike to the 170-metre Sanje Waterfall, with a real chance of spotting the endemic Sanje mangabey and Iringa red colobus
- Ruaha's exceptional lion prides, wild dog territory, and rare antelope species
- A genuine mix of activities — game drives, rainforest hiking, and optionally a walking safari — that no single park can offer alone
- Private vehicle and guide throughout the road-based legs
- Free cancellation Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time).
- Reserve now & pay later Secure your spot while staying flexible.
- Lowest price guarantee Find a lower price online? Get the difference refunded!
What's Included
- All road transport in a private 4x4 vehicle with professional driver-guide (Days 1-3)
- Transfer connection between Udzungwa and Ruaha (Day 4 — road or flight per booking)
- 5 nights' full-board accommodation
- All game drives and the guided Sanje Waterfall hike
- Park conservation fees for all three parks
- Return transfer, Ruaha to Dar es Salaam
What's Excluded
- International flights and Tanzania visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic beverages and items of a personal nature
- Gratuities for guides and camp staff
- Optional Ruaha walking safari or hot air balloon safari (available as add-ons)
Itinerary information
Day 1 - Dar es Salaam to Mikumi
Depart Dar es Salaam to Morogoro using SGR Train, Transfer from Morogoro direct to Mikumi National Park. Afternoon game drive across the Mkata Floodplain, taking in elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, and with good fortune lion. Dinner and overnight near / inside the park.
Day 2 - Mikumi Game Drives & Transfer to Udzungwa
Sunrise game drive, including a stop at Mikumi's hippo pools. After lunch, a short drive (approx. 2-3 hours) to the Udzungwa Mountains. Evening at leisure inside the park. Dinner and overnight at Udzungwa Park Accommodations.
Day 3 - Udzungwa: Sanje Waterfall Hike
Full day guided rainforest hike to Sanje Waterfall moderately challenging, passing through dense forest with strong odds of primate sightings along the way, including black-and-white colobus and Sykes' monkeys, and a chance at Udzungwa's two true endemics. Swim in the plunge pools at the top before descending. Dinner and overnight inside the park.
Day 4 - Udzungwa to Ruaha
Early transfer connecting toward Ruaha National Park (routing and transfer method — road or a short connecting flight — confirmed at booking based on group size and schedule). Afternoon game drive on arrival in Ruaha. Dinner and overnight at your safari camp.
Day 5 - Full Day in Ruaha
Sunrise game drive along the Great Ruaha River, with an afternoon drive focused on Ruaha's rarer species — sable, roan, and kudu — plus continued opportunities for lion and wild dog. Dinner and overnight at camp.
Day 6 - Final Game Drive & Departure
Early morning game drive before departure, with return transfer to Dar es Salaam (by road or flight, per your chosen routing).
Tour Map
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Frequently Asked Questions
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