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2 Days Zanzibar to Nyerere Safari Escape
Fly-In Adventure to Pristine African Wilderness
Package overview
Experience untamed Africa in 48 hours. A fast-paced, all-inclusive safari featuring 4x4 game drives through Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous), a Rufiji River boat safari, authentic bush experiences, and 1 night of full-board accommodation.
- Duration
- 2 Days / 1 Night
- Ideal for
- Adventure Seekers & Photographers
Day-by-day itinerary
Early Morning (6:20 AM): Depart Zanzibar Domestic Airport on a 50-minute scheduled flight to Nyerere National Park airstrip. Meet your professional driver-guide upon arrival.
Morning to Afternoon: Begin your full-day game drive in an open-sided 4x4 safari vehicle. Scan the African savanna for lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and the endangered African wild dog. Lunch is a packed bush meal served in the reserve, allowing you to maximize wildlife viewing time.
Late Afternoon: Return to your safari lodge. Welcome dinner and overnight stay in comfortable mid-range accommodation.
Early Morning: After breakfast, head to the Rufiji River for an early morning boat safari. Navigate the river channels searching for crocodiles, hippos, buffalo, and abundant birdlife. Your guide will point out African fish eagles, kingfishers, and herons. The river is teeming with life - this is a nature lover's paradise.
Mid-Morning: Visit a local Maasai village to experience authentic East African culture, meet the community, and learn about traditional pastoralist ways of life.
Mid-Day: Return to the lodge for lunch. Rest briefly before heading to the airstrip.
Afternoon: Depart Nyerere National Park airstrip for your return flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer back to your accommodation. End of safari experience.
What's included
Included
- Round-trip flights: Zanzibar ↔ Nyerere National Park
- 1 night safari lodge accommodation (1 or 2 guests per room)
- Full board: 3 meals daily plus bottled water
- Full-day 4x4 safari game drive (shared vehicle, professional guide)
- Rufiji River boat safari with naturalist guide
- Maasai village visit & cultural interaction
- All Nyerere National Park entry fees & concession fees
- Government taxes
- Packed bush lunch (Day 1)
- Welcome dinner & lodge amenities
Not included
- International flights
- Travel Insurance, Visa or vaccination costs
- Personal expenses & tips
- Alcoholic beverages
- Souvenir purchases
- Items of personal nature
Pricing and booking terms
30% deposit per couple to secure booking
Frequently asked questions
Nyerere National Park is Tanzania's largest protected area and hosts the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, rhino), plus African wild dogs, giraffes, hippos, wildebeest, zebras, and over 450 bird species. The Rufiji River is one of Africa's best spots for crocodile and hippo viewing. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but your guide will maximize your viewing opportunities.
Yes. Our 4x4 safari vehicles are modern, well-maintained, and specifically designed for safari comfort. They feature open sides for optimal wildlife viewing and photography, and are equipped with shade canopies, binoculars, and quality suspension. All vehicles are inspected regularly. Shared vehicles accommodate 4–6 passengers per vehicle.
This safari is moderately active. Most time is spent in the vehicle (game drives and boat safari are seated). Game drives start early (6:00 AM) and involve long hours sitting and observing. The village visit includes a short walk. Overall fitness should be good but no extreme climbing or strenuous hiking is required.
Day 1 departure: 6:20 AM from Zanzibar Domestic Airport (50-minute flight).
Day 2 return: Afternoon departure from Nyerere airstrip, arriving Zanzibar by 4:00 PM.
Times may vary slightly based on season and weather. You'll need to arrive at Zanzibar airport by 5:45 AM, so early wake-up is essential.
Absolutely! Many guests combine this 2-day safari with our 5-day or 7-day Zanzibar beach packages, creating a perfect Bush & Beach itinerary. You could do the safari early, then relax on Zanzibar's beaches after. Contact our team to arrange your custom combination.
