3-Day Safari Getaway;Nyerere National Park from Zanzibar

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

From Island Escape to Safari Adventure Zanzibar – Dar es Salaam – Nyerere National Park

Your journey begins with an early transfer from your hotel in Zanzibar to the airport for your flight to Dar es Salaam.
On arrival, meet your professional safari guide and begin a scenic drive to Nyerere National Park. After check-in and lunch at your lodge, enjoy some time to relax before heading out for a highlight experience—a sunset boat safari on the majestic Rufiji River.
Drift along the river as hippos wallow, crocodiles bask, and birds fill the sky—ending your day with a breathtaking African sunset.

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:

Africa Safari Selous Camp

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Game Drive – Discover the Wild Nyerere National Park

After breakfast, set off on a full-day game drive through the vast and untouched landscapes of Nyerere National Park.
This incredible park is home to large elephant herds, lions, leopards, giraffes, buffalo, and a rich variety of birdlife. Along the Rufiji River, you’ll find hippos and crocodiles in abundance, creating perfect opportunities for unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your exploration. With fewer visitors than the northern parks, the experience feels exclusive, peaceful, and deeply authentic.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Selous Camp

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Walking Safari & Return to Zanzibar Nyerere – Dar es Salaam – Zanzibar

Start your morning with a guided walking safari—an intimate and thrilling way to experience the African bush. Led by an expert guide, you’ll learn about animal tracks, local plants, and traditional survival skills.
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Dar es Salaam for your return flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival you will be dropped at your hotel or airport in Zanzibar.

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.