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Complete southern holiday
Nyerere & Zanzibar Fly-In Journey
Three Nyerere nights with game and approved water activity, followed by Stone Town and Nungwi or Paje.
- Duration
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Start and finish
- A confirmed domestic hub; depart Zanzibar or reverse by request.
- Journey style
- Fly-in southern safari plus private island transfers and tailored beach accommodation.
- Best for
- Couples, honeymooners, repeat safari travellers and guests wanting one complete Southern Tanzania and island holiday.
- Core promise
- The South and the sea as one journey, with the transfers planned rather than improvised.
Journey overview
What this journey is
The southern answer to the classic safari-and-beach holiday. River country and boat safaris replace the northern plains, and the island finish is coordinated as part of the same plan rather than booked separately.
- Safari & beach
- Destination weddings & honeymoons
Day by day
Your Journey, Day by Day
A guide to the shape of the trip. The final itinerary is confirmed before travel and adapts to season, conditions and your pace.
Day 1 — Fly to Nyerere
Travel from the confirmed domestic hub, meet the safari team at the airstrip and begin the first wildlife experience.
Day 2 — Nyerere game country
Explore by safari vehicle with routes shaped by current wildlife, road and seasonal conditions.
Day 3 — Land and water
Combine an appropriate wildlife drive with a professionally operated boat or water-based safari when rules, water level and safety allow.
Day 4 — Fly to Zanzibar
Transfer to the airstrip, take the confirmed routing and continue privately to Stone Town.
Day 5 — Stone Town to the coast
Explore with a qualified guide, then transfer to Nungwi or Paje.
Days 6 and 7 — Indian Ocean time
Rest or add suitable activities after tide, weather and operator requirements are confirmed.
Day 8 — Departure
Private transfer to Zanzibar airport or the confirmed onward arrangement.
Personalise it
Make It Yours
Choose your coast
Nungwi for sunsets and boat access, Paje for the lagoon and kitesurf culture.
Add Ruaha
Insert the flagship southern pairing before the island finish.
Extend Stone Town
A second night gives the heritage and food side of the island real room.
Choose your accommodation
- Comfort
- Reliable, welcoming lodges and camps chosen for strong value, cleanliness, service and practical location.
- Premium
- Smaller or better-located properties offering more privacy, design character and personalised service.
- Signature
- Exceptional settings and high-touch service for travellers prioritising exclusivity, location and detail.
Specific properties are confirmed in your quotation once dates, availability and rates are approved.
Included
What's Included
- Confirmed arrival sectors
- The scheduled, charter or road transport expressly listed in the approved itinerary, with stated airport, airstrip or gate transfers.
- Safari activities
- Wildlife drives plus the professionally operated boat, walk or other activity expressly shown in the final programme.
- Professional guiding
- Experienced safari guidance and the required boat, walking or ranger support for listed activities.
- Accommodation and meals
- The selected lodge or camp nights and the confirmed meal plan.
- Park and listed activity costs
- Applicable entry, vehicle, boat, walking or other expressly listed fees included in the quotation.
- Journey support
- Pre-departure information, transfers and Urithi assistance throughout the booked services.
Not included
Not Included Unless Stated
- International travel and formalities
- International flights, visas, insurance, vaccinations or medical requirements and services outside the confirmed itinerary.
- Unlisted transport
- Charters, premium boats, private vehicles, excess baggage and transfers not expressly included.
- Optional experiences
- Fishing, fly-camping, specialist walking, special meals and any activity not expressly listed.
- Personal spending
- Gratuities, laundry, premium drinks, souvenirs and meals not listed.
- Changes
- Costs created by traveller-requested amendments, transport disruption, delays or circumstances outside the confirmed services.
What your journey supports
This journey prioritises locally owned suppliers and creates earning opportunities for Tanzanian guides, drivers, accommodation teams, artisans and community partners. Where possible, Urithi gives preference to enterprises led by women and young people.
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Start planning
Ready to travel? Let's shape Nyerere & Zanzibar Fly-In Journey around you.
Share your travel month, party size and what matters most. Urithi will prepare a personalised quotation covering accommodation, guiding, park fees, flights and transfers.
Your dates and ideas do not need to be final. Share what you know, and Urithi will help shape the rest.