Nyerere National Park Safari & Zanzibar
Fly from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park for a river safari, then head to Zanzibar's Stone Town and East Coast.
A classic Southern Circuit combination: quieter than the northern parks, featuring boat safaris on the Rufiji River and guided walking safaris, followed by a direct light aircraft flight to Zanzibar. Rather than focusing solely on wildlife quantity, this trip emphasizes camp atmosphere and a sense of wilderness. Camps are mostly all-inclusive. Ideal for those who have already visited the northern parks or prefer a fly-in, fly-out experience.
The dry season from June to October is the best time to visit. Most camps close during the rainy season from March to May.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrive in Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam（Askari Monument、Azania Front Lutheran Church）
Take a private transfer from the airport to the city center (about 1 hour, avoiding evening rush hour). Spend the afternoon exploring the harbor districts on foot.
Stay: City Centre
Day 2 · Fly to Nyerere, Rufiji River Boat Safari
Nyerere National Park (Selous)（Rufiji River Boat Safari）
Take a morning light aircraft flight to the park airstrip (about 45 minutes), then enjoy an afternoon boat safari on the Rufiji River.
Light aircraft have strict luggage weight limits. Use soft-sided bags and confirm your flight details in advance.
Stay: Rufiji River Camps
Day 3 · Full-Day Lake District Game Drive
Nyerere National Park (Selous)（Lake Siwandu、Lake Manze、Lake Nzerakera）
Set out from camp for a full-day 4WD game drive, traveling along Lake Siwandu to Lake Manze, with a picnic lunch at midday.
Stay: Rufiji River Camps
Day 4 · Lake Tagalala and Hot Springs Walking Safari
Nyerere National Park (Selous)（Lake Tagalala、Maji Moto Hot Springs）
Go on an early morning walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger. In the afternoon, drive to Lake Tagalala and the hot springs (about 3 hours).
Stay: Rufiji River Camps
Day 5 · Fly to Zanzibar, Stay in Stone Town
Nyerere National Park (Selous)（Lake Mzizima） → Zanzibar（Forodhani Gardens Night Market）
After a morning game drive, head to the airstrip for a 1-hour flight to Zanzibar, then take a taxi to the old town (about 20 minutes).
Stay: Stone Town
Day 6 · Stone Town Walking Tour
Zanzibar（Stone Town、Darajani Market、Christ Church Cathedral & Old Slave Market、Old Fort of Zanzibar、Freddie Mercury Museum）
Spend the day exploring the old town on foot. Attractions are all within 1 km of each other. Enjoy a sunset dhow cruise in the evening.
Stay: Stone Town
Day 7 · Spice Farm and Jozani Forest
Zanzibar（Spice Farms (Kizimbani)） → Paje & Jambiani（Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park、Paje Beach）
Visit a spice farm in the morning, then drive to Jozani Forest (about 1 hour). Continue to Paje in the afternoon (about 30 minutes).
Stay: Paje
Day 8 · East Coast Tidal Flats and The Rock Restaurant
Paje & Jambiani（Paje Seaweed Farms & Seaweed Center、Bwejuu Beach、The Rock Restaurant）
Spend the morning exploring the tidal flats in Paje, then head north along the coast to the Michamvi area in the afternoon (about 40 minutes).
The Rock Restaurant requires reservations well in advance. At high tide, you will need to take a small boat to and from the restaurant.
Stay: Paje
Day 9 · Jambiani Beach and Departure
Paje & Jambiani（Jambiani Beach）
Take a morning stroll on Jambiani Beach, then drive to Zanzibar Airport (about 1 hour) depending on your flight time.