3-Day From Zanzibar to Nyerere NP with 2 Game Safari
Overview
Tour Overview
Tanzania Safari: You will explore Nyerere National Park, Tanzania's sprawling 30,000 sq km wilderness. Here, you will encounter the rare antelope species, and thriving
Day by Day
Itinerary
Full-Day Game Drive at Nyerere National Park
Day 1Full-Day Game Drive at Nyerere National Park Full-Day Game Drive at Nyerere National Park Your day begins early with a 5:00 am pickup from your hotel for a transfer to the airport to catch your 6:00 am flight to Nyerere National Park. Upon arrival, your professional safari guide will meet you at the airstrip and give a short briefing about the day’s adventure before you begin your game drive. You’ll start the morning exploring the park’s diverse landscapes and wildlife while enjoying breakfast in the bush. Afterward, you’ll continue your game drive, searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, and other incredible species that call Nyerere home. In the afternoon, you’ll stop for a delicious lunch before continuing with your game drive until evening. Later, you’ll head back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness. Main Destination: Nyerere National Park Best Time To Visit June to October (Easiest wildlife viewing) High Season June to October (The main tourist area gets crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Nyerere NP ElephantCommon GiraffeAbundant BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon WildebeestCommon HippoAbundant Show more HyenaCommon LionOccasional Wild DogOccasional LeopardRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone Accommodation: Selous Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Full-Day Game Drive with Hot Spring Visit
Day 2Full-Day Game Drive with Hot Spring Visit Full-Day Game Drive with Hot Spring Visit After an early breakfast at the lodge, your guide will pick you up around 7:00 am to begin another exciting day of exploration in Nyerere National Park. Today’s adventure takes you through new areas of the park, offering another chance to spot a variety of wildlife and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. One of the highlights of the day is a visit to the Behobeho Hot Spring. If time allows, and you’ve brought your swimming costume, you’ll have the chance to take a refreshing dip in the warm natural pool—a fun and memorable experience in the middle of the bush. Afterward, you’ll enjoy lunch before continuing with your afternoon game drive, tracking more animals and soaking in the beauty of the park. As the day ends, you’ll return to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay. Main Destination: Nyerere National Park Accommodation: Selous Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Sunrise Boat Safari, Maasai Visit & Village Tour
Day 3Sunrise Boat Safari, Maasai Visit & Village Tour Sunrise Boat Safari, Maasai Visit & Village Tour Your day starts early with a 6:30 am departure for a peaceful sunrise boat safari along the Great Rufiji River. Enjoy about 1.5 hours on the water as you spot hippos, crocodiles, and colorful birdlife in the soft morning light. After the boat safari, return to the lodge for breakfast before heading out to visit a local Maasai community. Learn about their unique traditions and daily life, then continue with a village tour where you’ll visit a school, meet students, and explore the local market for an authentic cultural experience. Later, return to the lodge for lunch and a short rest before your 4:30 pm flight back to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, your driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel, ending a memorable day filled with wildlife, culture, and scenic beauty. Main Destination: Nyerere National Park Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next:
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- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
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What travellers say
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From the beginning Plex Safaris stood out with a great quote , flexibility for some small changes , quick responses to any questions and overall excellent communication around their services. Edward always went the extra mile to confirm...
It was amazing and a great experience! We saw so many animals and learned a lot about them.
We had a 2 day tour with Jafari as guide and Maneno as driver. Both of them are very kind and very helpful and know everything about the park and the animals. Would recommend 100%, we will come back for sure!!
We booked a 2-week trip to Zanzibar, but wanted to mix it up a little so to not just have a beach holiday. I've done a number of safaris, but this would be the first time doing a fly-in fly-out African safari. I sent a number of...
We had the most amazing time from the moment Francis collected us in Dar es Salaam. He was a brilliant driver in the chaotic Tanzanian traffic and his knowledge of the parks and the animals and birds was excellent. We had incredible...
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