DURATION
10 days / 9 nights
START & END
Dar es Salaam / Zanzibar
TRIP TYPE
Private trip
STYLE
Budget, Mid-range or Luxury
NYERERE SAFARI AND ZANZIBAR
A Taste of the South combines three nights near Nyerere National Park with five nights in Zanzibar. In Nyerere, you take a sunset boat safari and spend two full days exploring the park in your private safari vehicle.
After the safari, you return to Dar es Salaam and take the ferry to Zanzibar. The remaining days are free for beach time, or we can add activities and excursions to your personal itinerary.
This is an example route. We can adapt the accommodation, activities and pace to your preferences.
YOUR ROUTE AT A GLANCE
1 NIGHT
DAR ES SALAAM
Arrival and overnight stay
3 NIGHTS
NYERERE NATIONAL PARK
Sunset boat safari and two full days of game drives​
5 NIGHTS
ZANZIBAR
Beach stay with time for optional activities
DAY 1
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN DAR ES SALAAM
After arriving at Julius Nyerere International Airport, your driver will meet you
and transfer you to your hotel in Dar es Salaam.
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No activities are planned today because international arrival times vary. You
can settle in, rest after your flight and prepare for the journey to Nyerere
National Park the following morning.
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Meals included: none (meals available at the hotel)
DAY 2
DAY 2: DRIVE TO NYERERE NATIONAL PARK + SUNSET BOAT SAFARI
After breakfast, your driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel in Dar es Salaam.
The drive to Nyerere National Park takes approximately four to five hours,
depending on traffic and road conditions.
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After arriving and checking in at the lodge, you will have lunch and some time
to relax. At around 16:00, you will leave for a sunset boat safari of approximately
two hours on the Rufiji River.
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From the boat, you can look for hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds and other animals along the riverbanks while watching the landscape change towards sunset. Afterwards, you will return to the lodge for dinner.
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Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY
3 & 4
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DAYS 3 AND 4: 2 FULL DAY GAME DRIVES IN NYERERE NATIONAL PARK
During the next two days, you will explore Nyerere National Park on full day
game drives. After an early breakfast, you will leave the lodge with a picnic
lunch and return in the late afternoon.
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Having two full days gives your guide time to visit different parts of the park
and adapt each route to recent wildlife movements, road conditions and your
interests. You might see elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, hippos, lions
and many different bird species.
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Because the safari vehicle is private for your group, you can spend more time at interesting sightings or explore another area when the park is quiet.
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Meals included on both days: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY 5
DAY 5: DRIVE TO DAR ES SALAAM + FERRY TO ZANZIBAR
After breakfast, you will check out and drive back to Dar es Salaam. Lunch will
be provided during the journey.
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In Dar es Salaam, your guide will take you to the ferry terminal for the crossing
to Zanzibar. When you arrive, another driver will meet you at
the ferry terminal and transfer you to your beach hotel.
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After checking in, the rest of the evening is free to relax.
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Meals included: breakfast and lunch.
DAY
6 - 9
DAYS 6 TO 9: BEACH TIME IN ZANZIBAR
You have four full days to enjoy Zanzibar at your own pace. No fixed activities are
planned, so you can relax at the beach or by the pool and decide how you
would like to spend each day.
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If you would like to explore more of the island, we can add optional activities
such as a Stone Town tour, a spice farm visit, snorkelling or a boat trip. These
can be included when we personalise the itinerary or booked directly at the
hotel during your stay.
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Meals included on all days: breakfast (can be adapted to your preferred meal plan).
DAY 10
DAY 10: DEPARTURE FROM ZANZIBAR
After breakfast, you will check out of the hotel. At the agreed time, your driver will
transfer you to Zanzibar International Airport for your flight home.
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If your international return flight departs from Dar es Salaam instead, we can
arrange a ferry or domestic flight from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam, together
with the required transfers. We will advise you on the best option based on
your international flight schedule.
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Meals included: breakfast.
SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATIONS
The accommodations below are used for this example itinerary and have been inspected by our team. We can suggest other options depending on your travel dates, budget, group size and preferred style.
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ONOMO HOTEL
DAR ES SALAAM
1 NIGHT
Onomo Hotel is a modern city hotel in central Dar es Salaam, with air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, a rooftop pool, restaurant and fitness centre. Its location makes it a convenient place to rest after arriving in Tanzania.
MTEMERE SAFARI LODGE
NYERERE NATIONAL PARK
3 NIGHTS
Mtemere Safari Lodge is a comfortable midrange lodge just outside Nyerere National Park and close to Mtemere Gate. The lodge has well-decorated rooms and a relaxed bar and restaurant area where guests can enjoy their evenings in a bush setting.
FUN BEACH HOTEL
ZANZIBAR
5 NIGHTS
Fun Beach Hotel is located on Jambiani Beach and offers air-conditioned rooms around its pools or closer to the ocean. Guests can enjoy three swimming pools, a private beach area, restaurant, bar, games room and spa.
HOW MUCH DOES THIS TRIP COST?
All prices are estimates. Your final quotation depends on your travel dates, group size,
room configuration, availability and any changes or additional activities requested.
OTHER ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
The estimated prices are based on the accommodations shown above. More luxurious hotels, beach resorts
and safari lodges can be included, including accommodation inside Nyerere National Park.
Tell us what level of comfort you prefer and we will include suitable options in your personalised proposal.
Upgrading the accommodation will change the final price.
2 travellers: $1,372 per person
3 travellers: $1,158 per person
4 travellers: $1,150 per person
5 travellers: $1,097 per person
6 travellers: $1,036 per person
Prices can be higher during peak travel periods, including Christmas and New Year.
Every quotation is personalised according to your exact travel dates, availability, group size, room configuration and any changes or additional activities requested. Single rooms can be quoted separately.
INCLUDED
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Airport transfer to your hotel in Dar es Salaam
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One night at Onomo Hotel with breakfast
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Private transport between Dar es Salaam and Nyerere
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Private safari vehicle and English-speaking guide
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Nyerere National Park fees
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Two full day game drives
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Private sunset boat safari
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Three nights at Mtemere Safari Lodge with full board
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Ferry ticket from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
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Transfer from the Zanzibar ferry terminal to Fun Beach Hotel
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Five nights at Fun Beach Hotel with breakfast
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Transfer from Fun Beach Hotel to Zanzibar Airport
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Meals according to the itinerary
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Drinking water in the safari vehicle
EXCLUDED
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International flights
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Visas and travel insurance
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Lunches and dinners in Zanzibar
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Drinks at the accommodations
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Optional activities and excursions in Zanzibar
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Tips
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Personal expenses
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Single room supplements
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Ferry or domestic flight from Zanzibar back to Dar es Salaam
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Any services not included in the confirmed quotation
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A ferry or domestic flight back to Dar es Salaam can be added if your international return flight departs from Dar es Salaam.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS​
Is this a private trip?
Yes. The road transfers, safari vehicle, guide and sunset boat safari are private for your booking group. The ferry between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar is a scheduled shared ferry.
Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. This is an example itinerary. We can change the accommodations, activities, number of safari days, time in Zanzibar and overall pace according to your preferences.
Can I upgrade the accommodations?
Yes. More luxurious hotels, beach resorts and safari lodges are available. We can also arrange accommodation inside Nyerere National Park. Any upgrades will be included in your personalised quotation.
Are the prices fixed?
No. The prices shown are mid-season estimates based on travellers sharing rooms. Your final price depends on your exact dates, group size, room configuration, availability and any changes requested.
Can I add activities in Zanzibar?
Yes. The Zanzibar days are free in this example itinerary, but we can add activities such as a Stone Town tour, spice farm visit, snorkelling or a boat trip.
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Can I fly instead of travelling by road or ferry?
Flights can be included where available. This can reduce travel time, but it will change the itinerary and final price.
What if my international flight departs from Dar es Salaam?
We can arrange a ferry or domestic flight from Zanzibar back to Dar es Salaam, together with the required transfers. We will advise you on the best option based on your international flight schedule.