8-Day Nyerere, Ruaha, Mikumi & Zanzibar Safari
Tour Overview
This 8-day itinerary immerses you in Tanzania’s rich wildlife across three major parks before concluding with beach relaxation on Zanzibar Island. Start with Nyerere National Park Tanzania’s largest protected area famed for elephants, hippos, and wild dogs. Next, Ruaha offers rugged landscapes and abundant predators. Mikumi’s open plains provide classic savannah game viewing. Finish with a few days on Zanzibar’s stunning coastline, where white beaches and Swahili culture await. Transfers between parks and Zanzibar can be by road or domestic flights. Accommodations include authentic lodges, tented camps, and beachfront resorts.
Day 1: Arrival and Afternoon Game Drive in Nyerere National Park
Fly or drive from your chosen location to Nyerere National Park. After arrival, meet your guide and embark on an afternoon game drive. Look for elephants, lions, hippos, and wild dogs in this vast wilderness. Dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp.
Day 2: Full Day Game Drives in Nyerere
Spend the day exploring Nyerere’s diverse habitats with morning and afternoon game drives. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Transfer to Ruaha National Park and Afternoon Game Drive
After breakfast, transfer to Ruaha by road or flight. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Ruaha’s baobab-studded plains offer excellent sightings of elephants, lions, and leopards. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
Day 4: Full Day Game Drives in Ruaha
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives across Ruaha’s expansive landscapes. The park is known for large prides of lions and impressive elephant herds. Relax at camp between drives.
Day 5: Transfer to Mikumi National Park and Afternoon Game Drive
Travel to Mikumi by road or flight. Check in and take an afternoon game drive. Mikumi’s open savannahs are home to giraffes, zebras, lions, and elephants. Dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp.
Day 6: Morning Game Drive in Mikumi and Transfer to Zanzibar
Begin with a morning game drive, then transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Arrive in the afternoon or evening, and check into your beachfront resort.
Day 7: Relaxation or Exploration in Zanzibar
Spend the day at leisure on Zanzibar’s white sandy beaches or explore cultural sites like Stone Town. Optional activities include snorkeling, spice tours, or dhow cruises.
Day 8: Departure from Zanzibar
Enjoy a final morning on the island before transferring to Zanzibar Airport for your onward flight.
We handle all logistics, including transfers, accommodations, park fees, and guided tours. Our reviews highlight our reliability, knowledgeable guides, and ability to cater to special needs (e.g., vegan diets). Find out more about us here.
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Day Trips: From Arusha or Dar es Salaam, visit parks like Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Saadani, or Mikumi.
Multi-Day Adventures: Options include 3-day Saadani or Mkomazi trips, 5-day Usambara Mountains tours, or 7-day Western Tanzania adventures.
Custom Safaris: Tailored to your preferences, including Serengeti’s Great Migration, Zanzibar extensions, or Kilimanjaro treks.
Daigle Tours, a family-owned company since 2010, specialises in customizable safaris across Tanzania’s Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Circuits. Based in Dar es Salaam, we excel in Southern Tanzania’s less-crowded parks like Nyerere and Ruaha. Our exclusive lodge near Nyerere National Park offers unique wildlife experiences. With experienced guides, top-tier vehicles, and personalised service, we ensure a memorable safari.
Daigle Tours is the first choice for the Southern Circuit because:
- We’re based here – Our head office is in Dar es Salaam so we can easily access the best parks in the region, and we know them inside out.
- Exclusive Safari Lodge in Nyerere National Park (formerly known as Selous) – We own and operate a lodge on the border of Nyerere National Park, so you can enjoy the whole Daigle Tours experience when you stay with us there.
- True Experts – We can’t think of any other safari companies of our size who share our vast knowledge of the region. We can’t wait to show you around our homeland.
8-Day Nyerere, Ruaha, Mikumi & Zanzibar Safari
STARTING FROM (per person, in USD)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
INCLUSIONS: Park Fees
All Activities (Unless labelled as optional)
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day program)
Drinking Water (On all days)
All Accommodation (during the safari)
One-way Airport Transfer
Professional Driver/Guide
All Transportation (Unless labelled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
EXCLUSIONS: 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
* Indicative costs per person
Why Choose Southern Tanzania?
Why Southern Tanzania?
Southern Tanzania is Tanzania’s best-kept secret, offering unrivaled wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and authentic cultural encounters with fewer visitors. Explore Nyerere National Park’s vast wilderness, cruise the rivers of Selous Game Reserve, and connect with local communities—all with the expertise of Daigle Tours, your local safari specialists.
Why Southern Tanzania Stands Out:
Why Zanzibar & the Tanzanian Islands?
After the dust and drama of safari, sink your toes into Indian Ocean heaven. From historic Stone Town in Zanzibar to the whale-shark waters of Mafia and the private-island bliss of the archipelago, Daigle Tours delivers your perfect tropical finale.