Nyerere National Park Safari Highlights
Game Drives
See elephants, lions, giraffes, wild dogs and other wildlife.
Rufiji River Boat Safari
Cruise along the river to see hippos, crocodiles and wildlife up close.
Walking Safari
Explore the African bush on foot with an expert armed ranger.
Cultural Experiences
Discover local village life, traditions and daily activities.
Why Choose a Nyerere National Park Safari from Zanzibar?
Easy access from Zanzibar
Unique Rufiji River boat safari
Rich wildlife and untouched wilderness
Ideal for 1–3 day safari trips
How to Get to Nyerere National Park from Zanzibar
By Flight
Fast and convenient, with flights connecting Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park.
By Ferry & Road
Travel by ferry from Zanzibar followed by a road transfer to the park.
Choose Your Nyerere Safari from Zanzibar
Explore Nyerere National Park from Zanzibar with a safari experience designed to fit your time, travel style and adventure.
2 Days / 1 Night Fly-In Safari
A convenient short safari from Zanzibar featuring an early flight, a full-day game drive and a choice of safari experiences on your second morning.
Includes
- Return flights from Zanzibar
- One-night accommodation at Selous Safari Lodge
- Full-day game drive
- Bush/picnic lunch
- Breakfast & lunch on Day 2
- Choice of bush walking safari or Rufiji River boat safari
- Dinner
- Hotel transfers in Zanzibar
- Professional safari guide
View Sample Itinerary
Day 1 — Zanzibar to Nyerere & Full-Day Game Drive
Begin your safari adventure with an early flight from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park. After arrival, meet your safari guide, receive a short briefing and begin your wildlife experience.
- Hotel pickup in Zanzibar
- Early morning flight to Nyerere National Park
- Arrival and short safari briefing
- Full-day game drive inside the park
- Bush/picnic lunch during the game drive
- Continue wildlife viewing throughout the afternoon
- Return to Selous Safari Lodge
- Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Day 2 — Safari Experience & Return to Zanzibar
Enjoy an early breakfast before choosing a guided bush walking safari or a Rufiji River boat safari, followed by lunch and your return flight to Zanzibar.
Bush Walking Safari: Explore the wilderness on foot with a guided walking experience.
Rufiji River Boat Safari: Cruise along the river and experience the waterways, surrounding wildlife and natural landscapes.
- Early breakfast at Selous Safari Lodge
- Choose your preferred safari experience
- Bush walking safari or Rufiji River boat safari
- Return to the lodge
- Lunch
- Transfer to the airstrip
- Return flight to Zanzibar
- Hotel drop-off in Zanzibar
- End of safari experience
3 Days / 2 Nights Fly-In Safari
A more immersive fly-in safari from Zanzibar combining wildlife, nature and culture, with game drives, a Rufiji River boat safari, guided walking experiences and Maasai culture.
Includes
- Return flights between Zanzibar and Nyerere National Park
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Zanzibar
- Two-night accommodation at Selous Mapumziko Lodge
- Full-day and morning game drives
- Night game drive
- Guided bush walking safari
- Rufiji River boat safari
- Village cultural experience
- Maasai cultural visit
- Nyerere Hot Springs excursion
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner as specified in the itinerary
- Professional safari guide
View Sample Itinerary
Day 1 — Zanzibar to Nyerere, Game Drive & Night Safari
Begin your safari with a flight from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park. After arrival, meet your safari guide, receive a short briefing and begin exploring the park.
- Pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar
- Flight to Nyerere National Park
- Arrival and short safari briefing
- Begin your game drive inside the park
- Bush breakfast inside the park
- Continue wildlife exploration
- Picnic lunch inside the park
- Continue the game drive
- Transfer to Selous Mapumziko Lodge, just outside Nyerere National Park
- Evening/night game drive
- Look for nocturnal wildlife such as leopards, hyenas and genets
- Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Day 2 — Culture, Nature Walk & Rufiji River Boat Safari
After breakfast, experience the local culture and natural surroundings before enjoying a sunset boat safari along the Rufiji River.
- Breakfast at Selous Mapumziko Lodge
- Village cultural tour
- Maasai cultural experience
- Guided nature and bush walking experience
- Return for lunch
- Afternoon relaxation
- Sunset Rufiji River boat safari
- Look for hippos and crocodiles
- Spot a wide variety of bird species
- Return to the lodge
- Dinner and overnight at Selous Mapumziko Lodge
Day 3 — Morning Game Drive, Hot Springs & Flight to Zanzibar
Enjoy an early morning safari inside Nyerere National Park, focusing on predators and iconic African wildlife before visiting the Nyerere Hot Springs and flying back to Zanzibar.
- Early breakfast at Selous Mapumziko Lodge
- Depart for Nyerere National Park
- Bush breakfast inside the park
- Guided morning game drive
- Focus on big cats and other predators
- Look for African wild dogs, elephants and other wildlife
- Visit the Nyerere Hot Springs
- Continue to the airstrip
- Flight from Nyerere National Park to Zanzibar
- Transfer to your hotel in Zanzibar
- End of safari experience
3 Days / 2 Nights Ferry & Drive Safari
A great-value safari from Zanzibar combining ferry and road travel with more time to explore Nyerere National Park and enjoy a two-night stay at Kituri Selous Camp.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Zanzibar
- Ferry tickets
- Road transfers between Dar es Salaam and Nyerere National Park
- Professional safari guide
- Private jeep game drives
- Walking safari
- Safari meals
- Two nights at Kituri Selous Camp
View Sample Itinerary
Day 1 — Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park
Start your safari adventure from Zanzibar with a ferry and road journey to Nyerere National Park, arriving at Kituri Selous Camp for your first night in the wilderness.
- Pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar
- Transfer to the ferry station
- Ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam
- Meet your safari driver in Dar es Salaam
- Drive from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park
- Arrival and check-in at Kituri Selous Camp
- Relax and settle into the camp
- Dinner and overnight at Kituri Selous Camp
Day 2 — Full-Day Game Drive in Nyerere National Park
Spend a full day exploring Nyerere National Park on a game drive, with opportunities to discover its wildlife, landscapes and natural surroundings.
- Breakfast at Kituri Selous Camp
- Depart for a full-day game drive
- Explore Nyerere National Park with your safari guide
- Wildlife viewing and photography
- Picnic lunch during the game drive
- Continue the afternoon game drive
- Return to Kituri Selous Camp
- Dinner and overnight at the camp
Day 3 — Early Walking Safari & Return to Zanzibar
Begin your final morning with an early guided walking safari, followed by breakfast and lunch at the camp before starting your journey back to Zanzibar.
- Early morning walking safari
- Return to the camp for breakfast
- Prepare for departure
- Lunch at the camp
- Check out and begin the drive to Dar es Salaam
- Ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
- Transfer back to your hotel in Zanzibar
- End of safari experience