Nyerere National Park3 days / 2 nights
Rufiji Wilderness
Combine classic game drives with the extraordinary river landscapes of the Rufiji in Nyerere National Park.
The journey
A closer look at Nyerere National Park.
Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere for a boat safari on the Rufiji and a game drive in Tanzania's largest national park. Your final route, accommodation and timing will be planned around your travel dates and preferences.
Highlights
What you'll love.
- Rufiji river boat safari
- Hippos, crocs and yellow-billed storks
- Nyerere's vast wilderness
- Return same evening to Zanzibar
What to expect
Your journey, day by day.
Day 1
Zanzibar to Nyerere
Morning flight, river boat safari, afternoon game drive, return flight to Zanzibar.
Included
- Return internal flights (Zanzibar ↔ safari park)
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Park entry fees
- Bottled water on safari
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
Not included
- International flights
- Zanzibar accommodation before/after
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Personal items and souvenirs
Important information
Good to know before you book.
- Boats depend on river levels
- Departs daily
- Long day - recommend comfortable shoes
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