3 Days Luxury Nyerere Safari Adventure from Zanzibar by Air

Morning  06:00–11:00 — Hotel Collection and Flight

Your driver collects you from your Zanzibar hotel at a time based on its location and your confirmed flight. Travel to the airport, check in and begin your journey to Nyerere. At the park airstrip, meet your safari guide and continue to your lodge. Settle into your room and enjoy the contrast between the island’s coastal atmosphere and the wilderness around you.

Midday   11:00–15:30 — Lunch and Time to Settle In

Enjoy lunch before taking a relaxed break at the lodge. Rest after the transfer and flight, spend time outdoors in the guest areas or prepare your camera for the afternoon. Your guide introduces the safari programme and explains what to expect on the river. There is time to enjoy the lodge before beginning your first activity.

Afternoon and Evening   15:30–20:30 — Rufiji River Boat Safari

Head out for a guided boat trip along the Rufiji, watching for wildlife and birds around the water. Your guide explains the river habitat while you enjoy the changing views. Return before darkness, freshen up and sit down to dinner. Spend the evening relaxing before your full-day game drive

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Serena Mivumo River Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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Morning  06:30–10:30 — Breakfast and Wildlife Search

Begin with breakfast before leaving for a full day in the park. Explore a mix of woodland and open areas as your guide follows wildlife activity. Stop at interesting sightings and enjoy time to observe animals in their surroundings. This morning introduces the land-based side of Nyerere after yesterday’s river excursion.

Midday  10:30–14:00 — Explore Lake Areas and Enjoy a Picnic

Continue towards accessible lake circuits and nearby wildlife routes. Look for birds along the shores and mammals moving through the surrounding landscape. Your guide chooses a designated picnic stop where you can rest and enjoy lunch. Afterwards, continue exploring according to the day’s conditions.

Afternoon and Evening  14:00–20:30 — Game Viewing and Your Final Lodge Night

Spend the afternoon discovering more of the park while gradually returning towards the lodge. Pause for worthwhile sightings and photographic opportunities along the way. Back at the lodge, shower and enjoy time to relax before dinner. Your guide confirms the final morning’s activity and your return travel arrangements.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Serena Mivumo River Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Early Morning   06:30–08:30 — Guided Walking Safari

Join an authorized guide for a walk in a permitted area, discovering tracks, plants and smaller wildlife details. Listen to the sounds around you and learn how your guide interprets signs of animal activity. The route is selected according to conditions and adjusted to fit your departure schedule.

Morning   08:30–12:00 — Breakfast and Check-Out

Return for breakfast and time to pack. Enjoy your final lodge moments while your guide coordinates the airstrip transfer. Say goodbye to the team before setting off, leaving enough time for the flight check-in arrangements.

Afternoon  12:00–18:00 — Return Flight and Zanzibar Hotel Transfer

Fly back to Zanzibar according to the confirmed itinerary and meet your driver at the airport. Continue to your hotel, with arrival time depending on flight routing and the hotel’s location. Resume your island holiday with three days of wildlife experiences added to your journey.