4-Day Nyerere National Park from Zanzibar by Flight

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

Nyerere National Park

Zanzibar → Nyerere (Selous) — Arrival, Rufiji River boat & sunset

• Early morning check-out from your Zanzibar hotel and transfer to Zanzibar airport/port. (If you prefer a late-afternoon departure instead, please advise.)
• Flight/ferry transfer to Nyerere / Selous (suggested flight windows: morning ~07:00 or afternoon ~15:30 — final times depend on availability).
• Arrival, meet your English-speaking guide and transfer to lodge/camp (Mtemere Safari Lodge or Mloka Camp — please confirm which you prefer).
• Afternoon Rufiji River boat trip and sunset cruise — excellent for birds, hippo and crocodile sightings, and picturesque sunset.
• Dinner and overnight at Mtemere Safari Lodge or Mloka Camp.

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

Activities:

Boat trip

Accommodation:

Mtemere Safari Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Nyerere NP without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nyerere National Park Game Drive

Full day game drive in Nyerere

• Early morning game drive 06:00 → 18:30 (full day) with a picnic lunch in the park.
• Enjoy guided drives through the park’s open plains and riverine areas — good chances to see elephant, buffalo, giraffe, lion, wild dog, and diverse birdlife.
• Return to your lodge/camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Mtemere Safari Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Nyerere NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Walking safari , Village Tour and Game drive

Bushman walking safari, cultural visit, afternoon game drive

• Early morning Bushman walking safari 06:00 → 09:00 (guided walk to learn tracking, bush skills, and local ecology).
• Return to camp for breakfast.
• Midday visit to a Maasai/ local boma — cultural exchange and community engagement (meet locals, learn about traditional life, crafts and customs).
• Afternoon game drive in Nyerere National Park, returning to your lodge/camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle) & Nature hikes/walks

Accommodation:

Mtemere Safari Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Nyerere NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Return Back To Zanzibar By Flight

Transfer back to Zanzibar

• Transfer to airstrip for return flight/ferry to Zanzibar.
• Suggested return flight windows from Selous/Nyerere: morning ~06:00 or afternoon ~14:00 (final times will depend on availability).
• Arrival in Zanzibar and transfer to your hotel or airport for onward travel.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Dry and warm)

High Season December to February and June to October

Best Weather January to February and June to September (Low rainfall)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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