3 Days Nyerere National Park Safari from Zanzibar
- Duration
- Group size
unlimited
- Type tour
- Language
Any desired
short overview
This 3-day safari from Zanzibar takes you to the unique coastal wilderness of Saadani National Park, the only national park in Tanzania that borders the Indian Ocean. The adventure includes exciting game drives across savannah and coastal landscapes where you may see elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and many bird species. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing boat safari along the Wami River, where hippos, crocodiles, and water birds are often spotted. After unforgettable wildlife experiences and time in nature, you will return to Zanzibar, completing a memorable beach-and-bush safari adventure.
itinerary
Day 01: Pick Up from Your Zanzibar Hotel
Your safari adventure begins with a convenient pick-up from your hotel in Zanzibar and transfer to the airport for a scheduled light aircraft flight to Nyerere National Park, one of Africa’s largest protected wildlife areas and part of the historic Selous Game Reserve ecosystem. Upon arrival at Mtemere Airstrip, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide who will provide a short briefing before beginning your first exciting game drive through the park. During the drive you may spot elephants, giraffes, buffalo, lions, and a wide variety of bird species while enjoying the stunning landscapes of rivers, woodlands, and open plains. Later in the afternoon, you will proceed to your safari lodge or tented camp for check-in, dinner, and overnight stay in the heart of the African wilderness.
Accommodation:
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 02: Full Day Game Drive Adventure in Nyerere National Park
After an early breakfast at your lodge, you will depart for a full day of game viewing in Nyerere National Park. The park is renowned for its diverse wildlife, including large populations of elephants, African wild dogs, lions, leopards, zebras, and hippos, as well as over 400 species of birds. Your guide will take you through different habitats such as the famous Rufiji River ecosystem, where animals often gather to drink and cool off. A picnic lunch will be served in a scenic spot within the park, allowing you to relax while surrounded by nature. After lunch, the adventure continues with more wildlife sightings and opportunities for photography before returning to your lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation:
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 03: Morning Game Activity and Flight Back to Zanzibar
On your final day, you may enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the lodge followed by a short morning game drive or leisure time while taking in the beautiful natural surroundings of Nyerere National Park. Later, you will be transferred back to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, our driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you back to your hotel, marking the end of your memorable 3-day safari experience filled with wildlife encounters and unforgettable moments in one of Tanzania’s most spectacular national parks.
No Accommodation
- Breakfast, and Lunch
Included/excluded
- Medical kit
- Chairs & Table.
- Hot Lunch Daily.
- Government taxes
- 24/7 phone support service.
- Binoculars (1 pc per SUV).
- Driver's Salary and allowances.
- Park fees for vehicle and driver.
- First aid kit
- Service of an English speaking driver-guide
- Transport in 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Driver's Salary and allowances
- Park fees for vehicle and driver
- Entry and transit fees in Ngorongoro.
- Enough bottled water the whole safari.
- Unlimited Game drives as per the Itinerary.
- Air Ambulance Service by AMREF Flying Doctors
- soft drinks, hot coffee and tea while in the jeep on safari
- Certified, experienced and Professional English and French-speaking safari guide
- National Park fees for the entire tour (park entry fees and concession fees)
- Comfortable Land Cruiser 4x4s with pop-up roof, fridge, Wi-Fi, and power outlets
- Comfortable Land Cruiser 4x4s with pop-up roof, fridge, Wi-Fi, and power outlets
- Free Wi-Fi, Signal will be available in only 60-75% of the travelled territories due to lack of cell coverage in the wilderness areas
- Visa fees
- Laundry services
- Medical insurance
- International flights
- Anything not explicitly included
- Tipping and personal expenses
