Safari Details
5-Day Luxury Safari to Nyerere NP from Zanzibar
You'll fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park for a 5-day luxury safari combining Serena Mivumo River Lodge, located in the scenic eastern Rufiji River area near Stiegler’s Gorge, and Impala Tented Camp in a central wildlife-rich zone. You will enjoy game drives, a boat safari, and hot springs while exploring both remote landscapes and prime wildlife areas of the park.
Route At A Glance
A polished route framework, refined around your dates.
Over 5 Days, this route follows Zanzibar ➝ Nyerere NP ➝ Zanzibar, styled as fly-in beach-to-bush routing with a balanced private safari pace. The final version can still shift lodge level, flight timing, activity rhythm, and beach or city connections.
Trip Overview
Best suited to fly-in safari, private safari.
You'll fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park for a 5-day luxury safari combining Serena Mivumo River Lodge, located in the scenic eastern Rufiji River area near Stiegler’s Gorge, and Impala Tented Camp in a central wildlife-rich zone. You will enjoy game drives, a boat safari, and hot springs while exploring both remote landscapes and prime wildlife areas of the park. Uwanda can adjust accommodation, activity rhythm, and transfer style around your dates and budget.
This route is best treated as a starting design, not a fixed bus tour. Tell Uwanda your arrival point, travel month, and comfort level so the team can tune the route before quoting.
Included And Excluded
Know what's included on this route before you request a quote.
Included On This Safari
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Round Trip Hotel Transfer
Usually Excluded
- 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
Optional Add-Ons
Extra activities you can add to this safari.
These are optional and not included in the base price shown above — you'll be able to choose the ones you want when you confirm your booking, or add them later with the team.
Night Game Drive
Night game drive at Nyerere NP done from 06PM to 11PM
Itinerary Flow
Your safari, one remarkable day at a time.
Explore the daily rhythm, places, meals, and overnight stays. Every detail can still be refined around your dates.
Nyerere National Park
Fly from Zanzibar & Start Game Drive on Arrival
Today's Experience
Your safari begins early in the morning with a scheduled flight of 06AM (takes 30 to 1 hour) from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park. Upon arrival at the airstrip, you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide and immediately begin your first game drive. As you travel through the park, you will already be immersed in the wilderness, with opportunities to encounter elephants, giraffes, and large herds of buffalo moving across the savannah. This en-route game drive offers an exciting introduction to the park’s rich ecosystem. In the afternoon, you will enjoy lunch and time to rest, then continue with a short game drive in the surrounding area before driving to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Nyerere National Park
Full-Day Game Drive & Hot Springs Experience
Today's Experience
After an early breakfast, you will set out for a full-day game drive exploring remote and less-visited areas of the park. These regions offer excellent chances of spotting predators such as lions and leopards, as well as the rare African wild dogs. During the day, you will visit natural hot springs hidden within the wilderness, a unique feature that adds a special highlight to your safari. A picnic lunch will be served in a scenic location, allowing you to enjoy the untouched surroundings. In the afternoon, your exploration continues along river channels and open plains before returning to the lodge in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Nyerere National Park
Game Drive & Transfer to Impala Camp with Boat Safari
Today's Experience
After breakfast, you will depart for a morning game drive as you gradually make your way toward another region of the park. This journey allows you to explore new landscapes and encounter different wildlife habitats. You will arrive at Impala Tented Camp around midday, where you will check in and enjoy lunch overlooking the Rufiji River. The camp offers a more intimate and authentic safari experience, bringing you closer to nature. Later in the afternoon, you will head out for a boat safari along the Rufiji River and lakes. This unique activity provides a different perspective of the park, allowing you to observe hippos, crocodiles, and a wide variety of birdlife, as well as animals gathering along the riverbanks. The experience is particularly beautiful during sunset. You return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Nyerere National Park
Full-Day Game Drive in Nyerere Wilderness
Today's Experience
This day is dedicated to a full exploration of Nyerere National Park from your base at Impala Camp. After breakfast, you will set out on a full-day game drive, venturing deeper into the wilderness. The park’s diverse landscapes, ranging from open plains to riverine forests, support a wide variety of wildlife. You may encounter elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and numerous antelope species, while predators such as lions and leopards can often be seen resting or hunting. Nyerere is also one of the best places in Tanzania to spot African wild dogs. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed in the bush before continuing your afternoon exploration. You will return to camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
Zanzibar
Return Flight to Zanzibar
Today's Experience
On your final day, you will enjoy an early breakfast before transferring to the airstrip for your scheduled morning flight back to Zanzibar. As you depart, you may catch a final glimpse of wildlife below, bringing your safari to a memorable close.
Activities
Real experiences included on this route.
Prices
Starting price guide before your custom quote.
Children are priced using this safari age policy: 2-13 years. Younger infants can be confirmed by Uwanda during final quoting.
- Rates shown on this website are starting points and may change by season, lodge availability, routing, and flight cost.
- Final quotes should confirm accommodation names, room type, inclusions, park fees, transfers, and payment timing.
- Luxury, honeymoon, family, and private fly-in versions can be priced separately on request.
Your Ride
Transport on this route.
A private vehicle for your group — no sharing with strangers, and your driver-guide sets the pace around what you want to see.
Private vehicle with professional English-speaking driver-guide, game-drive ready.
Booking Confidence
What to confirm before you secure the safari.
Before You Book
Uwanda can confirm the best travel sequence, realistic transfer time, and whether road or flight routing suits your dates better.
Upgrade Possibilities
Ask about luxury lodges, private fly-in links, honeymoon touches, photography pacing, or extra nights in Zanzibar or Arusha.
Quote Clarity
Share your budget direction early so the team can recommend the right accommodation level instead of overselling the route.
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