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Your 10-day itinerary, day by day
This is the exact ten-day fly-in route from the legacy page: three nights in Nyerere, three nights in Ruaha and three nights on Zanzibar. The detailed pricing section and current trip inventory confirm the authoritative starting price of $14,038 per person.
Duration10 days
Guide price$14,038
RouteDar es Salaam to Zanzibar
Where you stay3 luxury camps & hotels
Show prices inindicative only, we quote in USD
Make an Enquiry- Day 1-4
Arrive in Dar es Salaam and fly to Nyerere
Arrive in Dar es Salaam in the morning, meet your team and transfer to the domestic terminal for a light-aircraft flight to Nyerere National Park. On landing, drive to camp for lunch before an afternoon game drive.
OvernightRoho ya Selous (3 nights)
- Day 2-3
Nyerere National Park
Spend two days enjoying a mix of shared morning and afternoon game drives, guided bush walks, boating safaris and fishing excursions in this river-rich wilderness.
- Day 4-7
Ruaha National Park
After breakfast and a morning game drive when time permits, fly by light aircraft to Ruaha. Settle into camp after lunch and head out on an afternoon game drive, followed by two days of shared morning and afternoon drives, night drives and walking safaris.
OvernightKokoko Camp (3 nights)
- Day 7-10
Zanzibar beach stay
Fly from Ruaha to Zanzibar, where you will be met and transferred to your beach hotel. Settle in for the afternoon, then enjoy two full leisure days on the island.
OvernightElewana Kilindi Zanzibar (3 nights)
- Day 10
Depart Zanzibar
Enjoy a final morning at leisure before transferring to Zanzibar Airport for your onward flight arrangements.
Your route through southern Tanzania and Zanzibar
The journey starts in Dar es Salaam, flies into Nyerere National Park, continues by light aircraft to Ruaha and finishes with three nights on Zanzibar.
- 1Dar es Salaam
- 2Nyerere National Park
- 3Ruaha National Park
- 4Kilindi Zanzibar
- 5Zanzibar Airport
Each numbered stop follows the itinerary in order. Scheduled light-aircraft flights connect Dar es Salaam, Nyerere, Ruaha and Zanzibar.
Where you'll stay
Three stays keep this fly-in route simple and remote. Every gallery below uses verified first-party imagery from that property's current Brilliant Africa page.
Nyerere National Park
Roho ya Selous
An eight-tent camp in the heart of Nyerere, offering game drives, boating, walks and fishing from a quiet riverine setting.
Ruaha National Park
Kokoko Camp
A small safari camp used for three nights of game drives, night drives and walking safaris in Ruaha.
Zanzibar
Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar
A luxury beach retreat for three nights of leisure after the southern safari circuit.
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What's included
Every Brilliant trip is fully inclusive of the things that matter, plus a level of support you won't find with an off-the-shelf package.
In your price
- Experienced safari guides
- All domestic and internal flights listed in the itinerary
- All road transfers and airport pick-ups and drop-offs
- All accommodation as per the itinerary, amendable to your budget and preferences
- Fees for guides, scouts, drivers and cooks
- All entrance and park fees
- Fees for all activities as per the programme
- Shared or private daily game drives, depending on your route and preferences
- Full-board meal plan unless specified otherwise
- Select local-brand drinks on safari
- AMREF Flying Doctors cover
- Conservation charges
With Brilliant, you'll also get
- One-to-one planning with a dedicated East Africa specialist through our Bucket List Safari System
- A local ground-support team on hand throughout your trip
- Dedicated pre-travel support for practical questions and preparation
- A personalised guest portal and mobile app
- WhatsApp contact with your local support team
- A one-to-one safety briefing
- Step-by-step visa and travel-document guidance
- Access to our international flight specialist for US guests
The 'Life Happens' Postponement Guarantee
If life gets in the way and you need to postpone your trip, we won't charge any fees to move it and your deposit is applied to the rescheduled dates. Terms and conditions apply, enquire for details.
The authoritative source price is $14,038 per person based on two people travelling together during high season from July to October. Final pricing depends on dates, flight schedules and camp availability.
Your questions answered
How much does Southern Tanzania and Zanzibar cost?
The ten-day itinerary starts from $14,038 per person based on two people travelling together during the July to October high season. This figure comes from the detailed legacy pricing section and current trip inventory.
What makes the southern circuit different?
Nyerere and Ruaha generally receive fewer visitors than Tanzania's northern circuit and offer a broader mix of activities, including boating, walking, fishing, night drives and classic game drives.
How do you travel between the parks and Zanzibar?
The itinerary is connected by scheduled light-aircraft flights from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere, onward to Ruaha and then to Zanzibar.
How much time is spent on Zanzibar?
The trip includes three nights at Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar, with two full leisure days before the final airport transfer.
Can the safari or beach stay be extended?
Yes. We can add nights in Nyerere or Ruaha, change camps, extend Zanzibar and adjust the balance between wildlife activities and beach time.
Talk to someone who's actually been there
Southern Tanzania works best when the light-aircraft sequence and activity mix are carefully coordinated. Our specialists will tailor the camps, guiding, boating, walking and Zanzibar stay around your dates and pace.
Barry
Safari Specialist & Field Guide
Alyson
Guest Experience Specialist
Tracy
Tailor-Made Safari Specialist
Holly
Guest Experience Specialist
Marc
Africa Travel Specialist
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