9-Days Tanzania Southern Safari and Zanzibar Beach Tour

On your arrival at Dar es salaam International Airport a member of our staff will be holding a placard of KLM Safaris. After welcome note, you will then be transferred to Coral Beach Hotel in Dar es Salaam. In the evening our safari guide will be there to give you a briefing information about you tour so that you can understand what to pack, what to bring, where to use, and not. (Bed and Breakfast).

You will be picked up from your hotel in Dar es Salaam in the morning around 06:00 am and drive to Nyerere National Park the park is located in south Eastern Tanzania, roughly 230 kilometers by road from Dar es Salaam city to Mtemere Gate, and was carved out from the Selous Game reserve, a huge wilderness area and safari destination in Southern Tanzania. Nyerere Park boasts of the largest concentration of wild animals and a rich collection of wildlife that is abundant and diverse. Good numbers of Big Cats such as Lion, Leopard, and Cheetah are to be found here along with other large Game animals such as Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Giraffe, Eland, Zebra, Wildebeest and other wildlife. Upon your arrival, our guide will finish all formalities then you will proceed with game drive till afternoon heading for lunch and camp check inn. Then leave for an evening boat drive at Rufiji River. Return to the camp for dinner and your overnight stay are at Nyerere Tented Camp.

After breakfast, you will check out in the camp and continue to morning drive spotting animals while heading to exit gate and start drive to Mikumi National Park 230 kilometers, taking about 5-6 hours to drive. The park is endowed with spectacular concentration of wildlife which are rarely seen in other parks like       Magnificent Sable antelope, African hunting dog, blue wildebeest, Lichtenstein’s hartebeest and others. The gentle foothills and vast Miombo woodland savanna in the southern parts of the park are quite spectacular. Whilst on safari, you will see a wide variety of bird species, zebras, hippos, hartebeests, wildebeests, impalas, warthogs, elands, antelopes, giraffes, buffalo and elephants. If you are lucky, you may also be able to spot lions, leopards and African wild dogs. Several observation towers enable you to overview the park in its entirety. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the day and dinner and your overnight stay are at your accommodation center.

Today you have a full day to explore Mikumi National Park with a full guided game drive. This is another beautiful day for you to spot many animals in the park, including a group of cats, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, and many more. Mikumi national park is transected by surfaced road between Dar es salaam and Iringa It is the most accessible park and the fourth largest park in Tanzania. More than 400 bird species have been recorded, with such colorful common residents as the lilac-breasted roller, yellow-shrouded long-claw hippos as the main attraction of their pair of pools situated 5 km north of the main entrance gate. Most visitors come to Mikumi National Park aiming to spot the ‘Big Five’ (cheetah, lion, elephant, buffalo, and rhino), and they are always not disappointed. Hippo pools provide close access to the mud-loving beasts, and bird-watching along the waterways is particularly rewarding. Mikumi National Park borders the Nyerere national park and Udzungwa National Park, and the three locations make a varied and pleasant safari circuit. In the afternoon you will head to the picnic site for your packed lunch and then continue with the game drive till evening, where you will drive to your accommodation center for dinner and an overnight stay.

Today you will wake up around 08:00 am to have your breakfast and then prepare your staff. You will check out at your accommodation center and then start the final short game drive toward the exit gate, where your guide will sign you out, and then start the drive of 184 km, which takes 4-5 hours. On the way, we will stop at the restaurant for your lunch then you will continue to Dar es Salaam where you will take flight to Zanzibar, and our guide will pick you and transfer to the hotel hence dinner and overnight stay will be provided at Zanzibar Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort

After having your breakfast in the morning, the guide will pick you up and transfer you to Prison Island, a small, picturesque island located about 5.6 kilometers (3.5 miles) northwest of Stone Town, Zanzibar. This coral island is a popular tourist destination, known for its intriguing history, stunning beaches, and its sanctuary of giant Aldabra tortoises. You will have an opportunity to explore the rich culture and history of Zanzibar with a visit to Prison Island by boat. See the large tortoises that inhabit the island and enjoy the opportunity to snorkel off the coast.

Nakupenda Beach offers visitors a slice of paradise, with stunning white sands, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and a tranquil, tropical ambiance. Nakupenda, meaning "I love you" in Swahili, is a pristine sandbank located just off the coast of Stone Town. Accessible only by boat, the sandbank appears and disappears with the tides, creating a unique, ephemeral setting ideal for a day trip filled with relaxation, swimming, and marine exploration. In the evening you will return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay at Zanzibar Serena Hotel.

Mnemba Atoll, located off the northeastern coast of Zanzibar, Tanzania, is renowned for its stunning snorkeling experiences. This small, private island is surrounded by crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs, making it a popular destination for snorkelers and divers alike. The waters around Mnemba Atoll are teeming with marine life. Snorkelers can expect to see a variety of colorful fish, including parrotfish, clownfish, and angelfish, as well as sea turtles, dolphins, and even the occasional reef shark. In the morning after breakfast, your guide will pick you up, heading to Mnemba Atoll, where you will spend the day diving and snorkeling in that beautiful atoll. At noon the lunch will be provided, where you will enjoy the most stunning seafood and fresh fruits or juice. Later in the evening you will jump in the boat heading to your accommodation center for dinner and an overnight stay.

After having your breakfast, your guide will pick you up to start a tour heading to the spice farm. A spice farm tour in Zanzibar is a unique, immersive experience that delves into the island’s rich history as a spice hub and offers a sensory exploration of its agricultural treasures. Known as the "Spice Island," Zanzibar has a tropical climate ideal for cultivating a variety of spices such as cloves, cinnamon, black pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, and vanilla. These spices, which once drove Zanzibar’s economy and established its historical significance on the trade routes, remain an integral part of the island’s identity and local culture. Later, after finishing the spice tour, you have a chance to visit different souvenir shops, and your guide will drop you off at the airport. End of the tour