2-Day Fly in Nyerere NP, Boat Safari & Maasai Village

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park (Via Mtemere Airstrip)

You will be picked up from your hotel in Zanzibar in the morning and transferred to the airport for your flight to Nyerere National Park. Upon arrival, your safari guide will meet you and begin a full-day game drive across the park’s vast and diverse landscapes, including open savannas, miombo woodlands, and riverine areas teeming with life.

During the drive, spot elephants roaming the plains, lions resting under acacia trees, giraffes browsing treetops, zebras and wildebeests grazing, hippos in the rivers and crocodiles. Around midday, enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic bush spot while observing wildlife activity and taking in the sights and sounds of the wilderness.

In the afternoon, continue exploring more of the park’s hidden corners, enjoying additional wildlife sightings and photographing the breathtaking scenery.

At the end of the day, transfer to Selous Safari Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, resting and preparing for the next day’s adventure.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easiest wildlife viewing)

High Season June to October (The main tourist area gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Nyerere NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeAbundant

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoAbundant

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Selous Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Sunrise Boat Safari, Maasai Village Tour and Fly back to Zanzibar

After breakfast at Selous Safari Lodge, you will join an early morning shared boat safari along the Rufiji River, home to hippos, Nile crocodiles, and unique fish species. Glide along the river while observing wildlife, listening to the sounds of the bush, and enjoying the scenic beauty of the surrounding wetlands and lush riverbanks.

After the boat tour, you will visit a Maasai village, meet the community, and learn about their traditions before continuing to nearby local villages for additional cultural insights. Around lunchtime, you will sit down for a packed hot lunch. At around 14:00, you will begin heading to Mtemere Airstrip to catch your flight back to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, concluding your unforgettable two-day Nyerere National Park adventure.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.