Stunning Birdlife & Southern Beach Experience

Escape the ordinary on this exclusive journey through Tanzania's Southern Highlands – where misty mountain ranges, "God's Garden" wildflower plains, and the shimmering shores of Lake Nyasa await. This is not a classic wildlife safari; it's an altitude-to-lake adventure through some of the country's most spectacular and least-visited landscapes.

This safari trades savannah plains for sky-high plateaus and offers a breathtaking contrast between cool, floral highlands and warm, tropical lakeshores. You'll traverse the dramatic Livingstone Mountains (Kipengere Range), wander through Africa's largest montane grassland in Kitulo National Park, and culminate with pure relaxation on the pristine sands of Matema Beach.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Karibu Mpanga Kipengere 

Meet and great your guide at your accommodation you are staying in Iringa town and will give you a quick briefing. You will start your journey to Mpanga Kengere (Kimani Waterfalls) and our journey takes about 4 hours. Upon arrive at the park gate our guide and park ranger will lead you to hike the famous Kimani Waterfalls with ensured safety. Expect to see a bunch of unique flora and fauna, scenic beauty and Cultural heritage features as well as Kimani waterfalls which is the iconic attraction for Mpanga’s forest. The Kipengere Mountain is surrounded by beauty plateau and glass-land this make premier destination for trekking and hiking; here you will see the Chief Mkwawa’s hideout site. This area was used by the Chief and his worriers as hiding site during fighting with other tribes and Germans. There are remains of grinding stones and pots that were used by Wahehe people in the area. It’s one amongst attraction in Cultural Tourism as the Mdandu’s historical site which is the original of Njombe Region name with a tree called Mdzombe by Wabena tribe. Here you will see the Old Court of Germans of 1900’s and a tree where Culprits were hanged: Mdandu was also of the stopping centers during the slave trade route from Makete to Bagamoyo. Enjoy dinner and cozy overnight stay at the camp.

Day 2: Game Drive & Transfer To Kitulo

Early morning breakfast at your camp site then driving to Kitulo National Park. Our safari guide will take you a historic garden of Kitulo and you will have a chance to realize where the name "Garden od God" comes from and seeing Endemic species of butterfly, chameleon, lizard and frog further enhance the biological wealth of God’s Garden. Unique and the only of its kind in Africa for natural orchids and birds. In the evening time you will drive back to your accommodation for dinner and cozy overnight stay. Kitulo is indeed a rare botanical marvel, home to a full 350 species of vascular plants, including 45 varieties of terrestrial orchids, which erupt into a riotous wildflower display of breathtaking scale and diversity during the main rainy season of late November to April. Perched at Mountains, the well-watered volcanic soils of Kitulo support the largest and the most important montane grassland community around 2,600 meters (8,500 ft.) between the rugged peaks of the Kipengere, Poroto and Livingstone in Tanzania makes it very scenic and picturesque.

Day 3: Kitulo To Matema Beach

Enjoy your healthy breakfast then take our safari vehicle driving to Matema Beach via Mbeya town we will arrive for lunch and take small village tour around the beach, dinner and cozy overnight stay at the government bandas or hotel near the park.

Day 4:  Relaxation At Matema Beach

This day you will spend a full day for relaxation at Matema beach witnessing its beautiful morning and sunrise on the beach, swimming and lay on the beach sand, enjoy dinner and cozy overnight stay in the lodge along Matema Beach.

Day 5:  Matema Beach Time & Departure 

After taking your early morning breakfast then drive back to Iringa via Mbeya town or to Songwe airport for your departure. 

• What to Pack:

  • Neutral-colored clothing (khaki, green, beige).

  • A warm jacket for early morning game drives.

  • Binoculars, a good camera with a zoom lens, and extra memory cards/batteries.

  • Sunscreen, hat, and high-quality sunglasses.

  • Sturdy, closed-toe shoes (especially for the walking safari)

From $ 3,100 pp

• Inclusions

  • Hot lunch & snacks
  • 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing
  • All sightseeing and game drives as specified
  • Park fee
  • Roundtrip flights
  • Bottled mineral water, soft drinks, beers during the safari
  • Private professional driver guide
  • Government taxes and unlimited mileage during game drives 

    Exclusions

    • International and domestic flights
    • Personal expenses (e.g., telephone, laundry, additional beverages)
    • Tips for the safari guide
    • Travel insurance
    • Visa fees
    • Optional activities beyond the safari.