Southern Tanzania Wilderness

Safari summary

This unforgettable 5-day safari takes you through three of Southern Tanzania’s most remarkable destinations: Ruaha National Park, Udzungwa Mountains National Park, and Mikumi National Park. Each park offers a unique ecosystem, creating a diverse and well-rounded safari experience filled with wildlife, scenery, and adventure.

Your journey begins in Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s largest national park and one of Africa’s most untouched wilderness areas. Known for its dramatic landscapes of baobab trees, rocky escarpments, and the Great Ruaha River, the park supports large elephant herds, powerful lion prides, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, and rare African wild dogs. Game drives here are intimate and uncrowded, offering authentic wildlife encounters in a truly wild setting.
Next, travel to the Udzungwa Mountains, part of the Eastern Arc mountain range and often called the “Galápagos of Africa” for its exceptional biodiversity. Unlike traditional safari parks, Udzungwa offers guided forest hikes instead of vehicle game drives. Walk through tropical rainforest trails, discover unique plant species, spot endemic primates such as the Iringa red colobus monkey, and hike to the stunning Sanje Waterfalls, where panoramic views reward your effort.The adventure continues in Mikumi National Park, known for its wide open plains often compared to the Serengeti landscape. Mikumi is home to abundant wildlife including elephants, lions, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, hippos, and a wide variety of bird species. Its accessible terrain allows for excellent game viewing, making it a perfect complement to the rugged wilderness of Ruaha and the forest experience of Udzungwa.

Throughout the safari, enjoy comfortable lodges , expertly guided game drives, scenic transfers, and immersive experiences that showcase the natural beauty of Southern Tanzania. This journey blends classic savannah wildlife viewing with mountain trekking and diverse ecosystems, offering a rich and memorable African safari adventure away from the northern circuit crowds.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Mikumi Ruaha
	Accesibility	This tour is modifiable for those with limited mobility.

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Night game drives
• Photography safari—with professional guide
• Self-drive safari

What’s included?

• Accommodation
• Meals
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver