Overview
This exciting 3-day safari takes you from the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar to the untouched wilderness of Tanzania’s Southern Circuit. Explore the stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife of Mikumi National Park or Nyerere National Park (Selous) depending on your preference.
This tour is perfect for travelers who want a short but unforgettable wildlife experience directly from Zanzibar — with flights, accommodation, and game drives all included.
Detailed Itinerary (3 Days / 2 Nights)
Early morning transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your flight to the Southern Circuit.
Upon landing, your safari guide will welcome you and drive you to the lodge for check-in.
Enjoy lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive, where you may spot elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, buffaloes, and wildebeests.
Return to the lodge for dinner and relaxation.
Overnight: Safari Camp / Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Spend the day exploring the park on a full-day game drive.
In Mikumi, enjoy vast open plains similar to the Serengeti, teeming with wildlife.
In Nyerere (Selous), explore a mix of woodland, rivers, lakes, and wetlands, known for elephants, lions, hippos, crocodiles, and rare wild dogs.
Mid-day bush picnic will be served inside the park.
Return to your lodge in the evening.
Overnight: Safari Camp / Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Start your final day with a short morning game drive to spot wildlife when they are most active.
Return to the lodge for breakfast, then transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Zanzibar.
Meals: Breakfast
Includes/Excludes
Cost includes
- Return domestic flights: Zanzibar ↔ Southern Circuit
- (Mikumi or Nyerere)
- All park fees and government taxes
- Airport/airstrip transfers
- Accommodation for 2 nights (lodge or tented camp)
- Daily game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- All meals as indicated
- Drinking water during game drives
Cost Excludes
- International flights
- Alcoholic & soft drinks
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Optional activities (boat safari in Nyerere, walking safari, cultural tours)
FAQs
You can choose between:
- Mikumi National Park – Wide-open savannahs, easy wildlife viewing
- Nyerere National Park (Selous) – Largest protected area in Africa, rivers, wetlands, boat safaris
Both parks are accessible by a short flight from Zanzibar.
The flight takes approximately:
- 45 minutes to Mikumi
- 1 hour to Nyerere (Selous)
Yes. It is perfect for couples, solo travelers, and families. Children enjoy the short flights and the high chance of seeing big animals.
You will stay in a mid-range safari lodge or tented camp inside or near the park. Luxury upgrade options are available.
You will enjoy:
1 afternoon game drive on Day 1
1 full-day game drive on Day 2
1 morning game drive on Day 3
