Day trip

1-Day Nyerere National Park Flying Safari from Zanzibar

Zanzibar, Mtemere Airstrip, Nyerere National Park, Zanzibar

Duration: Full day
Departs from: Zanzibar hotels, 07:00
Activity level: Easy
Best season: Year-round

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Overview

Nyerere National Park, created from part of the former Selous Game Reserve, is a large wilderness of waterways and varied habitats in southern Tanzania, quite different from the busier parks of the north. This day safari flies you there and back from Zanzibar, so you can add a wild, uncrowded park to a beach holiday without a night on the mainland.

We collect you from your hotel at 7 am for the airport. You land at Mtemere Airstrip, meet your guide and spend the day exploring by 4WD, with a picnic lunch in the park. Elephant, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, lion and many kinds of antelope and birds live here.

At about 4 pm you fly back to Zanzibar, where we drive you to your hotel.

Who it suits

Travellers staying in Zanzibar who want a real safari in southern Tanzania without an overnight stay: couples, families and solo travellers, especially those short of time.

Parks visited

Nyerere National Park · Zanzibar

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Common questions

Most of our day trips start with a pick-up from your hotel. The Materuni Waterfalls and coffee farm trip includes a return transfer from Moshi. If you are staying in Arusha or elsewhere, ask your specialist about pick-up times and any extra cost.

The walk is easy to moderate and suits most people in reasonable health. The path to the waterfall goes down steps into a gorge and can be muddy and slippery after rain, so the walk back up takes a little effort. Your guide sets a gentle pace.

Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and a light rain jacket. For Materuni, pack a swimsuit and towel if you would like to swim in the pool below the falls, and a little cash for tips or souvenirs.

Yes. Many climbers visit Materuni the day before they start their Kilimanjaro climb, or on the day after they come down. Your specialist can fit any day trip around your climb or safari dates.

Yes, families are welcome on our day trips. Tell us your children's ages when you enquire, and your specialist will advise whether a trip suits them, for example how long the walking sections are.

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Every AAA Express Adventure trip can be changed to suit you: the pace, the lodges, the number of days. Tell us your dates and who is travelling, and our team in Arusha will come back to you with a plan and a price.

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Full day