Safari Details
3-Day Flight Package Zanzibar to Nyerere Private
Fly straight from Zanzibar to the heart of Tanzania’s wild side with this 3-day private safari to Nyerere National Park (Selous). Enjoy a full safari experience including game drives, walking safaris, a boat safari, village and Maasai cultural tours – all with hotel pickup and drop-off for stress-free travel.
Route At A Glance
A polished route framework, refined around your dates.
Over 3 Days, this route follows Zanzibar ➝ Nyerere NP ➝ Zanzibar, styled as fly-in beach-to-bush routing with a fast, high-impact safari rhythm. The final version can still shift lodge level, flight timing, activity rhythm, and beach or city connections.
Trip Overview
Best suited to private tour, mid-range.
Fly straight from Zanzibar to the heart of Tanzania’s wild side with this 3-day private safari to Nyerere National Park (Selous). Enjoy a full safari experience including game drives, walking safaris, a boat safari, village and Maasai cultural tours – all with hotel pickup and drop-off for stress-free travel. Uwanda can adjust accommodation, activity rhythm, and transfer style around your dates and budget.
Human planning note
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
- All Taxes/VAT
- 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
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals & Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Usually Excluded
- International flights, visas, travel insurance, and personal medical expenses.
- Tips, premium drinks, laundry, personal purchases, and optional upgrades.
- Domestic flights unless clearly included in the confirmed package quote.
- Extra hotel nights before or after safari unless requested and added to the quote.
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.
Day
01
Nyerere National Park
Hotel Pickup in Zanzibar – Fly to Selous – Game Drive Safari
Today's Experience
Your safari begins with a morning hotel pickup in Zanzibar and transfer to the airport for your flight to Selous. Upon arrival, meet your private guide and start your adventure with a scenic game drive through the park. Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and more while exploring different habitats. Enjoy a packed lunch during the drive and later head to your camp/lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day
02
Nyerere National Park
Walking Safari, Village Visit & Rufiji Boat Safari
Today's Experience
Start the day with a guided walking safari led by an armed ranger, giving you a chance to see the wilderness up close. After breakfast, visit a nearby village to learn about local traditions and daily life. In the afternoon, enjoy a peaceful boat safari along the Rufiji River, where you may spot hippos, crocodiles, and a wide variety of birds. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day
03
Nyerere National Park
Maasai Culture Tour – Fly Back to Zanzibar – Hotel Drop-Off
Today's Experience
After breakfast, take part in a guided tour of a local Maasai community and discover their rich culture and customs. Enjoy lunch and relax before your 4:00 PM flight back to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred back to your hotel — ending your adventure with ease and comfort.
Activities
Real experiences included on this route.
Boat Safari
Explore the Wild From the Water. When most people think of a safari, they imagine bumpy rides through dusty roads, looking out for lions, elephants, and giraffes. But there’s another side of Tanzania’s wilderness...
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Walking Safari
A True Adventure on Foot. When you think of a safari in Tanzania, you probably imagine driving through endless plains in a 4x4, spotting lions, elephants, and giraffes from the safety of a vehicle. That’s an amazing...
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Game Drive
An Unforgettable Adventure. When you think about visiting Tanzania, one thing you should not miss is going on a game drive. It’s one of the best ways to experience the beauty of African wildlife up close and trust m...
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Maasai Culture Tour
Step Into a Living Tradition. When you visit Tanzania, it's not just the wildlife and landscapes that will amaze you the culture is just as rich and fascinating. One of the best ways to experience it is by taking a Ma...
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Starting price guide before your custom quote.
Travelers
Adult pp
Child pp
1
$1,300
$884
2
$750
$510
3
$745
$507
4
$740
$503
5
$730
$496
6+
$720
$490
Children are priced using this safari age policy: 5-12 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.
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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