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Journey

Southern Tanzania Safari Circuit

Travel overland from Dar es Salaam through Nyerere, Udzungwa, and Mikumi, then continue through Iringa to finish in Ruaha's Great Ruaha River country.

Origin

Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam

Begin at southern Tanzania's main air and road gateway.

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Travel leg

Dar es Salaam to Nyerere

Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.

Typical duration: 330 minutes

Place / visit

Nyerere National Park

Dar es Salaam Home Base

Enter at Mtemere Gate for the northern Rufiji River and lake country.

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Travel leg

Nyerere to Udzungwa

Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.

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Travel leg

Udzungwa to Mikumi

Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.

Typical duration: 90 minutes

Place / visit

Mikumi National Park

Dar es Salaam Home Base

Return north to Mikumi town and the Mkata floodplain visitor area.

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Travel leg

Mikumi to Iringa

Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.

Typical duration: 210 minutes

Service stop

Iringa

Iringa

Use Iringa as the practical road gateway before the final Ruaha approach.

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Travel leg

Iringa to Ruaha

Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.

Typical duration: 180 minutes

Destination

Ruaha National Park

Iringa Home Base

Finish in Ruaha's Msembe and Great Ruaha River sector.

Destination Place

Now discover Ruaha National Park

The Journey explains how to reach it. Continue to the Place page for the reason to go, what to expect, local knowledge, photographs, and onward Journeys.

Explore Ruaha National Park →