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.

STARTING FROM:
$ pp (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

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