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3 DaysNyerere National Park, Tanzania

3-Day Luxury Tour in Nyerere National Park from Zanzibar

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Duration
3 Days
Destination
Nyerere National Park, Tanzania
Tour type
Luxury Safari
Starts
Zanzibar
Ends
Zanzibar

THE JOURNEY

Overview

Start and end in Zanzibar with Akondo Adventures on a 3-day safari in Nyerere National Park. This hidden gem offers a unique adventure and relaxing escape for couples and families. Enjoy flights from Zanzibar and back, with hotel pick-up and drop-off included. Experience thrilling game drives, a sunset boat safari, and all meals. Stay at Serena Mivumo River Lodge, featuring elegant chalets, private plunge pools, and breathtaking views—offering the best game drives and pure wilderness luxury.
Numbered route map showing Zanzibar, Nyerere National Park, boat safari and game drive, Game Drive, Dinner with a River View, and Sunset, Game drive in Nyerere National Park/, Flight back

ROUTE MAP

Your journey at a glance

A day-by-day route drawn directly from this itinerary.

Nyerere National Park, Tanzania
  1. 1

    Day 1

    Zanzibar To Nyerere National Park, boat safari and game drive

  2. 2

    Day 2

    Game Drive, Dinner with a River View, and Sunset

  3. 3

    Day 3

    Game drive in Nyerere National Park/ then Flight back to Zanzibar

DAY BY DAY

Expedition journey

01

Day 1

Zanzibar To Nyerere National Park, boat safari and game drive

In the morning, our driver will pick you up from your hotel to fly to Nyerere National Park. After landing at the Mtemere Airstrip at 07:00am our driver will take you to your lodge with breathtaking views For relaxation while waiting for Lunch. Thereafter, Our guide will drive you to River Rufiji for an evening and sunset boat safari. Later on, we will go back to our accommodation for dinner and relaxation overnight. Sunset Boat Trip, Nyerere National Park Enjoy Tanzania's best boat safari when we take you out on the Rufiji River, which runs alongside (and into) Nyerere National Park. You'll almost certainly see hippos and crocodiles in the water, and you never quite know what's going to come down to the river's edge to drink. It's common to see giraffes, impalas, waterbucks, kudus, warthogs, and - a highlight for those with good luck - elephants bathing or crossing the river.
Meals
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included); Non-alcoholic drinks
Accommodation
Serena Mivumo River Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Nyerere NP
02

Day 2

Game Drive, Dinner with a River View, and Sunset

After breakfast at 07h00, you will depart for Nyerere National Park in a 4x4 safari Jeep equipped with seat belts, open sides, binoculars, and plenty of space, allowing you to comfortably see the wildlife. You will enjoy lunch at a suitable spot inside the national park. In the evening, we will drive back to our accommodation for a sunset dinner close to the river, with a beautiful view. The Selous Game Reserve, now renamed Nyerere National Park, is a protected area in southern Tanzania. It covers a total area of 50,000 sq km (19,000 sq mi) and has additional buffer zones. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982 due to its wildlife diversity and undisturbed nature. Some of the diverse wildlife of the miombo include the African bush elephant, south-central black rhinoceros, hippopotamus, lion, African wild dog, African buffalo, Maasai giraffe, plains zebra, and Nile crocodile.
Meals
All meals included; All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Accommodation
Serena Mivumo River Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Nyerere NP
03

Day 3

Game drive in Nyerere National Park/ then Flight back to Zanzibar

Before breakfast, start a Sunrise game drive from 07:20 am to 8:00 am. Later after breakfast from your accommodation, start the drive again and enjoy a full-day game drive by a modified safari vehicle with a professional guide. Great animal sightings include all the favourites such as lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, and zebra. You will also see all the other major species, including the now rare African wild dog, and a large variety of birds. Appreciate the wonderful scenery with varied topography including wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest and higher ground with vast views of far-off mountains. In the afternoon, you'll have lunch and proceed with the game drive for the rest of the day. Start the drive to Mtemere Airstrip to catch a flight back to Zanzibar at 12:30 pm. Our driver will take you to the hotel.
Meals
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included); Non-alcoholic drinks
Accommodation
No accommodation (End of tour)

PLAN YOUR SAFARI

Rates per person

USD · Per person · Price depends on your group size

2 people
$1,994
per person
4 people
$1,955
per person
6 people
$1,915
per person
  • This tour is not available to solo travelers.
  • Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
  • This tour accepts children who are 2 years and older. Children under 12 receive a discount.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

TRIP DETAILS

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All flights during the tour
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Not Included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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