Arrival in Dar es Salaam – Welcome to Tanzania

Upon arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, you will be welcomed by our safari representative and transferred to your hotel for overnight stay.

Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the hotel, explore the city coastline, or prepare for your Southern Tanzania safari adventure.

Dar es Salaam serves as the gateway to the remote wilderness areas of Southern Tanzania including Nyerere National Park and Ruaha.

Drive or Fly to Nyerere National Park

After breakfast, depart for Nyerere National Park, formerly known as Selous Game Reserve, one of Africa’s largest protected wildlife areas.

Upon arrival, enjoy your first safari activity with game viewing around the Rufiji River ecosystem, home to elephants, giraffes, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species.

The park offers a quieter and more exclusive safari atmosphere compared to Northern Tanzania parks.

Boat Safari Along the Rufiji River

Today enjoy one of Southern Tanzania’s most unique safari activities — a boat safari along the Rufiji River.

Unlike traditional game drives, boat safaris allow close viewing of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and water birds directly from the river channels.

Sunset boat safaris are especially popular for photography and wildlife viewing.

Learn more about this activity here: Boat Safari Tanzania

Full-Day Game Drive in Nyerere National Park

Spend the day exploring the vast wilderness of Nyerere National Park with your professional safari guide.

Wildlife commonly seen includes:

• Lions
• Leopards
• Wild dogs
• Elephants
• Large buffalo herds

The park’s remote nature provides excellent opportunities for uncrowded wildlife encounters and authentic safari experiences.

Walking Safari in the African Wilderness

Experience the African bush from ground level during a guided walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger.

Walking safaris offer a completely different perspective of the ecosystem by focusing on animal tracks, plants, insects, and smaller wildlife often missed during game drives.

This activity creates a deeper connection with nature and is one of the highlights of Southern Tanzania safaris.

Read more here: Walking Safari Tanzania

Leisure Safari Day & Sunset Wildlife Viewing

Enjoy a flexible safari day with optional morning game drives, relaxation at camp, or photography-focused wildlife excursions.

Many camps in Nyerere overlook rivers or floodplains, allowing wildlife viewing directly from the lodge.

In the evening, enjoy a classic African sunset surrounded by the sounds of the wilderness.

Fly from Nyerere to Zanzibar Island

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scenic flight to Zanzibar Island.

Upon arrival, transfer to your beach resort and enjoy the rest of the day relaxing along the Indian Ocean coastline.

Zanzibar is famous for white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, spice farms, and Swahili culture.

Zanzibar Beach Escape

Spend two full days relaxing on Zanzibar’s tropical beaches.

Optional activities include:

• Snorkeling and diving
• Stone Town cultural tours
• Dhow sunset cruises
• Spice farm excursions
• Swimming and beach relaxation

These days are intentionally flexible, allowing you to relax after your safari adventure.

Departure from Zanzibar

After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward international flight.

Depending on your departure schedule, optional late checkout or additional excursions can be arranged.