DAY TRIP Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park (Sharing safari Jeep)

Overview
This one-day adventure takes you from the beaches of Zanzibar to the wild heart of Nyerere National Park. Enjoy a scenic bush flight, a thrilling game drive, and a close-up encounter with Tanzania’s untouched southern wilderness—home to elephants, lions, wild dogs, hippos, giraffes, and diverse birdlife.

Itinerary Schedule
05:00 – 05:30 | Hotel Pick-up in Zanzibar
Your driver picks you up from your hotel and transfers you to Zanzibar Airport for check-in.
06:00 – 07:00 | Flight to Nyerere National Park
Board a local bush aircraft for a 1-hour flight to the park’s airstrip. Enjoy aerial views of the coast, rivers, and miombo woodlands.
07:00 – 07:15 | Meet Your Guide & Safari Briefing
Upon arrival, you are welcomed by your professional safari guide, followed by a short briefing on the day’s program.
07:30 – 12:00 | Morning Game Drive
Begin your adventure through savannah plains, woodlands, and river habitats.
Possible wildlife sightings include:
• Elephants
• Lions and lionesses
• African wild dogs
• Giraffes, zebras, buffalo
• Hippos and crocodiles along the Rufiji River
• Numerous bird species
12:00 – 13:00 | Bush Lunch
Enjoy a freshly prepared bush lunch at a scenic picnic site within the park.
13:00 – 15:30 | Afternoon Game Drive
Continue exploring deeper into the park. Afternoon hours increase chances of predator sightings and riverine wildlife activity.
15:30 – 16:00 | Return to Airstrip
Drive back to the airstrip as you conclude your safari.
16:00 – 17:00 | Flight Back to Zanzibar
Depart Nyerere for your return flight to Zanzibar.
17:00 – 17:30 | Airport Pick-up and Hotel Drop-off
Your driver transfers you back to your hotel, marking the end of your adventure.