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.
Highlights
Your Journey
Day 1
Fly to Nyerere
Flight from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere. Afternoon boat safari on the Rufiji River.
Overnight: Nyerere CampMeals: Lunch, DinnerDay 2
Nyerere Safari
Morning walking safari. Afternoon game drive tracking wild dogs and lions.
Overnight: Nyerere CampMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 3
Fly to Ruaha
Morning flight to Ruaha. Afternoon game drive along the Great Ruaha River.
Overnight: Ruaha CampMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 4
Ruaha Full Day
Full-day game drives in Ruaha. Elephant herds, baobab landscapes, predator tracking.
Overnight: Ruaha CampMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 5
Ruaha to Zanzibar
Morning game drive. Afternoon flight via Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar. Resort check-in.
Overnight: Zanzibar ResortMeals: Breakfast, DinnerDay 6
Beach Day
Full day at your luxury resort. Beach, pool, spa, or water sports.
Overnight: Zanzibar ResortMeals: Breakfast, DinnerDay 7
Island Exploration
Optional Stone Town tour or snorkeling excursion. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight: Zanzibar ResortMeals: Breakfast, DinnerDay 8
Beach Paradise
Full day of beach luxury. Sunset dhow cruise included.
Overnight: Zanzibar ResortMeals: Breakfast, DinnerDay 9
Departure
Transfer to Zanzibar airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Included & Excluded
Included
- All domestic flights
- All park fees
- Full-board safari camps
- Half-board Zanzibar resort
- All safari activities
- All transfers
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Zanzibar excursions
- Premium drinks
Price Per Person
Where to Stay
BEACH_RESORTRoyal Zanzibar Beach Resort
Nungwi
Palatial beachfront resort on Nungwi's legendary sunset shore with private pavilions, overwater spa, and white-glove service throughout.
from $600 / night
BEACH_RESORTMelia Zanzibar
Kiwengwa
All-inclusive beachfront elegance on Kiwengwa's turquoise shore with lush tropical gardens, two pools, and a world-class spa.
from $400 / night
BOUTIQUE_HOTELMatemwe Retreat
Matemwe
Four exclusive cliff-top villas with private plunge pools and butler service, perched above the reef with unbroken views to Mnemba Atoll.
from $700 / night