This is a fast, exclusive bush experience from Zanzibar, combining flying safari convenience with river-based wildlife, walking safaris, and classic Big Five encounters.
This Nyerere National Park Fly-In Safari combines luxury wilderness camps, Rufiji River boat safaris, Big Five wildlife encounters, and seamless travel from Zanzibar.
Formerly known as the Selous Game Reserve, Nyerere National Park is one of Africa’s largest and most untouched safari destinations, famous for its diverse wildlife, scenic landscapes, and exclusive safari experiences.
Itinerary
WHY THIS VERSION IS MUCH STRONGER
✔ Combines Zanzibar + bush safari in ONE product
✔ No long road transfers (luxury feel)
✔ Perfect for honeymooners & short-stay clients
✔ Higher selling value (fly-in safari product)
✔ Much easier to sell internationally
Early morning after breakfast at your beach resort in Zanzibar, you will be transferred to
the airport for your scenic bush flight into mainland Tanzania.
Upon arrival at the airstrip in Nyerere, you will be welcomed by your professional safari
guide and driven to your luxury tented camp inside the wilderness.
After check-in and lunch, you will relax before your first activity.
In the late afternoon, enjoy a sunset boat safari on the Rufiji River, one of the park’s
highlights. Here you will see:
🌳Hippos swimming in large pods
🌳Nile crocodiles resting along the banks
🌳Elephants coming to drink water
🌳Rich birdlife at sunset
Return to camp for dinner under the African sky.
Accommodation: Nyerere Luxury Tented Camp
After breakfast, you will depart for a full-day game drive in Nyerere National Park, one of
Africa’s largest and most untouched wilderness areas.
This park is famous for:
🌳Large elephant populations
🌳Wild dogs (rare sightings)
🌳Lions, leopards, buffaloes
🌳Over 440 bird species
🌳Riverine landscapes and open savannah
A picnic lunch will be served inside the park under acacia trees while listening to the sounds
of nature.
In the evening, return to your camp for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation: Nyerere Luxury Tented Camp
Early morning, you will enjoy a walking safari with an armed ranger, offering a completely
different perspective of the bush.
During the walk you will learn:
✔️Animal tracking signs
✔️Medicinal plants
✔️Smaller wildlife ecosystems
✔️Bush survival knowledge
After breakfast, you will check out and transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to
Zanzibar.
Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you will be transferred back to your beach hotel, marking the end
of your safari adventure.
- This safari package includes all services needed for a seamless fly-in wilderness experience:
- Return domestic flights Zanzibar – Nyerere – Zanzibar
- Airport/airstrip transfers in Nyerere National Park
- Accommodation at luxury tented camp (2 nights)
- Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- All park entry fees for Nyerere National Park
- Boat safari on the Rufiji River (sunset experience)
- Walking safari with armed ranger
- Full-day game drive in open 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Bottled drinking water during safari activities
- Government taxes and conservation fees
- The following items are not included in the package price:
- International flights to and from Tanzania
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls, etc.)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks (unless included by the lodge policy)
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities for driver-guide, lodge staff, and porters
- Extra accommodation before or after the safari in Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam
The package includes return flights from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park, luxury tented accommodation, full board meals, park entry fees, game drives, a boat safari on the Rufiji River, a walking safari, transfers, and a professional English-speaking guide.
Travel is by a scenic domestic flight from Zanzibar directly to an airstrip inside Nyerere National Park, making the journey fast, comfortable, and ideal for short safaris.
Nyerere National Park is home to elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, and rare African wild dogs, along with over 440 species of birds.
Yes, a fly-in safari saves time, avoids long road transfers, and offers a more exclusive and comfortable experience, making it perfect for luxury travelers and honeymooners.
A 3-day safari is ideal for experiencing game drives, boat safaris, and walking safaris, especially for travelers combining it with a Zanzibar beach holiday.
The best time to visit is during the dry season from June to October when wildlife viewing is at its peak, although the park is accessible year-round.
Yes, walking safaris are conducted with experienced armed rangers who ensure safety while guiding you through the bush and teaching about wildlife and plants.
Yes, this package is specifically designed to combine a Zanzibar beach stay with a short safari in Nyerere National Park for a complete Tanzania experience.
Guests stay in luxury tented camps that offer comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms, and an authentic safari atmosphere in the middle of nature.
Yes, this fly-in safari is perfect for honeymooners and couples due to its privacy, luxury setting, and romantic experiences like sunset boat safaris and bush dinners.
