9 Days Nyerere and Zanzibar Safari Overview

9 Days Nyerere and Zanzibar Safari Overview, This 9-day Nyerere and Zanzibar Safari starts in Zanzibar and takes you to the best beaches, animals, and adventures the country has to offer. Nyerere National Park is a beautiful reserve that isn’t as well known. It has Africa’s largest untouched natural area and the best safari possibilities. You will spend a few days in Nyerere, where you can go on beautiful boat trips on the many rivers and lakes, including the huge Rufigi River, which is the reserve’s main source of water.

While you’re still in Nyerere, you can visit the reserve’s different areas every day on foot or in a custom-built 4×4. You’ll get stunning views of the animals and birds. Nyerere is at its best from July to the end of October, when the dry season is at its worst and all the animals are gathered around the few stable water sources. It is also one of the few national parks with armed guards who lead walking safaris.

After an amazing trip to see wildlife, your 9 Days Nyerere and Zanzibar Safari will take you to Zanzibar’s beautiful white-sand beaches, where you will stay in a lovely beach hotel with a great view of the ocean. Over the course of your trip to Zanzibar, you will have plenty of time to unwind and enjoy the beautiful island’s many beach activities. These include snorkeling in the Indian Ocean, scuba diving, beach games, and tours of a spice plantation and Stone Town, the country’s capital, to learn about its fascinating history and culture.

9 Days Nyerere and Zanzibar Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Zanzibar

When you get to Dar Es Salaam, your driver guide will pick you up at the airport and take you to your beautiful hotel. (Planned meals: full board)

Day 2: Fly to Nyerere National Park

Before your early morning flight to the Nyerere National Park, you will be driven to Zanzibar Airport for a breakfast. The flight leaves Zanzibar at 8:00 a.m., with a 15-minute pause in Dar es Salaam, and then goes to Selous’ Mtemere Airstrip. When you get there, you’ll be picked up and taken to your lodge, where you can relax. Take it easy for the rest of the morning and watch wildlife from the comfort of your deck.

After lunch at the lodge’s kitchen, there will be a boat safari on the Rufiji River in the late afternoon. The reserve is crossed by the Rufiji River, which goes into the Indian Ocean. The reserve is home to many crocodiles, hippos, and water birds that like the wetland areas around the river. After your boat tour, you’ll have dinner at your lodge. Overnight stay at Selous Mapumziko Lodge (full-board with meals).

Day 3 & 4: Full-day Game Viewing

Spend days 3 and 4 exploring Nyerere National Park by going on full-day wildlife drives in an open-air safari car or land cruiser. This is the best way to get great views and take pictures without any problems. Nyerere has one of the best wilderness areas that is still around in Africa. It is also crossed by Tanzania’s second-biggest river, the Rufiji, which makes the ecosystem very active. More than 350 species of birds and reptiles live in the park. It also has about 2,000 species of plants and a wide range of animals, such as elephants, buffaloes, hippos, lions, Masai giraffes, zebras, impalas, bushbucks, hartebeests, wildebeests, crocodiles, and more.

It’s also one of the few national parks that lets you go on a walking safari with an armed guard. The great thing about these walking tours is that you can get up close to animals like crocodiles, leopards, hyenas, African wild dogs, kudu, and elephants during your time there. Stay the night at Selous Mapumziko Lodge for dinner and the next day. (Planned Meal: Full-Boar)

Day 5: Nyerere – Zanzibar

You will go on a morning game drive today after breakfast on your way to Mtemere Airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar. When you get to Zanzibar Airport, you’ll be picked up and taken to the beautiful Zanzibar Beach Resort. The rooms are well-equipped and have great views of the sea. The resort is tucked away among tropical plants and white sand beaches. The hotel gives guests the chance to experience the height of barefoot luxury. At Zanzibar Beach Resort, you can stay the night and have dinner. (Planned meals: full board)

Day 6,7 & 8: Relax and Explore Zanzibar

Enjoy the beach for a few days. The water is the clearest blue you’ve ever seen, and the tides are changing in the most amazing ways. When the tide is high, you can swim from the pier. When the tide is low, you can walk along the beach for hours. You can dive or swim to see what’s underwater around the island, or you can just chill out at the jetty bar with a drink. Zanzibar’s main city is Stone Town, which you can also visit. Take a walk around the beautiful and old city while learning about the island’s unique culture. One night’s stay at the Zanzibar Beach Resort with full board.

Day 9: Departure

You will have breakfast and check out at your leisure before your 9-day Tanzania tour comes to an end. You will then go to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to leave.