Your adventure begins with a morning transfer from your hotel in Zanzibar to the airport for a scheduled flight to Nyerere National Park.

Upon arrival at Mtemere Airstrip, you will be welcomed by your professional guide and begin your safari immediately with a game drive en route to your camp.

Nyerere National Park is rich in wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and large populations of wild dogs. The park’s diverse habitats—ranging from rivers and lakes to open plains—offer excellent game viewing opportunities.

After your game drive, you will arrive at your lodge for relaxation, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Nyerere Tented Camp
Meal plan: FB

After an early breakfast, you will set out for a full-day game drive across the vast wilderness of Nyerere National Park.

This park is known for its remote and unspoiled nature, allowing for authentic safari experiences with fewer vehicles compared to northern parks. You will explore different areas of the park, increasing your chances of spotting predators such as lions, leopards, and hyenas, as well as large herds of elephants and buffalo.

A picnic lunch will be served at a scenic location within the park, often near the Rufiji River, where wildlife frequently gathers.

In the afternoon, you will continue your exploration before returning to camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation under the African sky.

Accommodation: Nyerere Tented Camp
Meal plan: FB

Your final day begins with an early morning guided walking safari, offering a completely different perspective of the bush. Accompanied by an armed ranger, you will learn about animal tracks, plants, and smaller ecosystems often missed during game drives.

After the walk, you will visit a local Maasai boma, where you can experience traditional culture, lifestyle, and customs of the Maasai community.

Following breakfast at the camp, you will embark on a boat safari along the Rufiji River, one of the highlights of Nyerere National Park. This activity provides close-up views of hippos, crocodiles, and a wide variety of birdlife in their natural habitat.

After lunch, you will transfer to Mtemere Airstrip for your return flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you will be transferred back to your hotel, marking the end of your safari.

Meal plan: FB