Tanzania · Southern Tanzania & Zanzibar

Southern Circuit & Zanzibar

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Overview

9 days combining the uncrowded southern Tanzania parks — Nyerere and Ruaha — with 4 nights of Zanzibar beach luxury. Safari and paradise, zero crowds.

This unique combination pairs Tanzania's hidden southern gems with Zanzibar's finest beach. While most safari-beach combos follow the well-trodden northern route, this journey explores the wild, uncrowded south — Nyerere's river safaris and Ruaha's elephant-filled landscapes — before flying you to Zanzibar for four nights of barefoot luxury.

Safari Highlights

  • Nyerere boat & walking safaris
  • Ruaha elephant herds
  • Flight to Zanzibar
  • Luxury beach resort
  • Zero crowds on safari

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Fly to Nyerere

Flight from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere. Afternoon boat safari on the Rufiji River.

Accommodation: Nyerere Camp

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

2

Nyerere Safari

Morning walking safari. Afternoon game drive tracking wild dogs and lions.

Accommodation: Nyerere Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

3

Fly to Ruaha

Morning flight to Ruaha. Afternoon game drive along the Great Ruaha River.

Accommodation: Ruaha Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

4

Ruaha Full Day

Full-day game drives in Ruaha. Elephant herds, baobab landscapes, predator tracking.

Accommodation: Ruaha Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

5

Ruaha to Zanzibar

Morning game drive. Afternoon flight via Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar. Resort check-in.

Accommodation: Zanzibar Resort

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

6

Beach Day

Full day at your luxury resort. Beach, pool, spa, or water sports.

Accommodation: Zanzibar Resort

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

7

Island Exploration

Optional Stone Town tour or snorkeling excursion. Afternoon at leisure.

Accommodation: Zanzibar Resort

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

8

Beach Paradise

Full day of beach luxury. Sunset dhow cruise included.

Accommodation: Zanzibar Resort

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

9

Departure

Transfer to Zanzibar airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast

What's Included

  • All domestic flights
  • All park fees
  • Full-board safari camps
  • Half-board Zanzibar resort
  • All safari activities
  • All transfers

What's Excluded

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
  • Zanzibar excursions
  • Premium drinks
From

$4,800

per person sharing

Duration9 Days
CountryTanzania
DestinationSouthern Tanzania & Zanzibar
Difficultyeasy
Group Size112
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