Tour Overview
Discover the wilderness of Nyerere National Park on a 3-day fly-in safari from Zanzibar. This experience combines the convenience of domestic air travel with exciting wildlife viewing in one of Tanzania's remarkable protected areas.
Explore the African bush on guided game drives and experience the Rufiji River, where hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds may be observed. Depending on the confirmed itinerary, activities may also include a guided walking safari with an authorised ranger.
Flying between Zanzibar and Nyerere helps reduce long road transfers, allowing you to spend more of your holiday discovering southern Tanzania's wildlife and natural landscapes.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park
Begin your safari with the scheduled transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your domestic flight to Nyerere National Park. Flight times and the arrival airstrip depend on the confirmed booking and airline schedule.
On arrival, meet your safari team and transfer to the camp or lodge according to the itinerary. After settling in and enjoying the scheduled meal, prepare for your first safari activity.
Depending on the confirmed programme, enjoy an afternoon boat safari on the Rufiji River. Look for hippos, crocodiles and a variety of birdlife while appreciating the river's scenic surroundings.
Return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Full-Day Wildlife Safari in Nyerere National Park
After breakfast, set out to explore Nyerere National Park with your professional safari guide. Travel through different habitats in search of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, antelopes and, with luck, the endangered African wild dog.
Enjoy wildlife viewing and the park's changing landscapes throughout the day's activities. A picnic lunch may be arranged during the game drive if specified in your confirmed package.
Where included and permitted, a guided walking safari with an authorised armed ranger can provide an opportunity to discover animal tracks, plants and smaller details of the ecosystem.
Return to camp or lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
Final Safari Activity and Flight Back to Zanzibar
Enjoy breakfast at your camp or lodge before your final scheduled safari activity. Depending on the flight time and the operator's arrangements, this may include a short game drive or another activity available at the camp.
Afterwards, transfer to the designated airstrip for your scheduled domestic flight back to Zanzibar.
On arrival in Zanzibar, continue with your onward arrangements or transfer to your hotel if this service has been included in your booking.
Your three-day fly-in safari concludes with memories of Tanzania's wildlife, river scenery and remarkable wilderness.
What's Included and Excluded
What's Included
- Return domestic flights between Zanzibar and Nyerere National Park, if confirmed in the package
- Airport or airstrip transfers specified in the itinerary
- Safari transport in a suitable 4x4 vehicle
- Professional safari driver-guide
- Accommodation for two nights, as confirmed
- Park and conservation fees included in the quotation
- Game drives listed in the itinerary
- Rufiji River boat safari, if included in the confirmed package
- Walking safari and ranger fees, if included and permitted
- Meals specified in the final itinerary
- Drinking water during safari activities, if specified
- Applicable taxes expressly included in the quotation
What's Excluded
- International flights to and from Tanzania
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses, souvenirs and laundry
- Drinks and beverages not listed as included
- Accommodation in Zanzibar before or after the safari, unless arranged
- Airport transfers in Zanzibar, unless specified
- Additional baggage charges or excess baggage fees
- Optional activities not listed in the confirmed itinerary
- Any service not expressly included in the final quotation
Why Choose This Safari?
01. Combine Zanzibar and Wildlife
Add a memorable mainland safari to your Zanzibar beach holiday without spending a long time travelling by road.
02. Explore the Rufiji River
Experience a different side of Tanzania's wildlife through a river excursion, where hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds may be seen.
03. Discover Southern Tanzania
Explore a vast wilderness with diverse habitats and opportunities to search for iconic African wildlife.
04. Make the Most of Your Time
Domestic flights make this safari a convenient option for travellers who want to combine a beach stay with a short wildlife adventure.
Book Your Nyerere Fly-In Safari from Zanzibar
Experience the wildlife and natural beauty of southern Tanzania on a three-day fly-in safari. Contact the safari team to confirm your travel dates, flight schedule, accommodation, activities, transfers and final package price before booking.