4-Day Safari from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park

You'll be picked up from your hotel in Zanzibar and transferred to the ferry terminal for a morning ferry to Dar es Salaam. Upon arrival, a driver will take you on a scenic road transfer to Selous River View Lodge, located near the Rufiji River. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat safari, where you may spot hippos, crocodiles, and water birds, finally having dinner and overnight at the lodge.

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 River View Lodge

• Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Nyerere NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Game Drive

After breakfast, set off for a full-day game drive in Nyerere National Park. Explore the vast landscapes and spot a variety of wildlife including elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and more. A picnic lunch will be served in the bush. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Selous River View Lodge

• Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Half-Day Safari and Rufiji River Fishing Trip

After an early breakfast, start the day with a half-day game drive to observe the early morning wildlife, a prime time for predators. After lunch at the lodge, enjoy a peaceful and scenic fishing trip on the Rufiji River, then return for dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Selous River View Lodge

• Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Maasai Village Visit & Return to Zanzibar

After breakfast, visit a Maasai village to learn about their traditional culture and way of life. Then transfer back to Dar es Salaam for the ferry ride to Zanzibar, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.