Short answer: fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park, spend two nights on the Rufiji river with a boat safari and game drives, and fly back to the beach. From USD 2,029 per person for 4 travellers (Wild Comfort).
Price per person
| Zanzibar to the Wild South (3 days from Zanzibar) | 2 travellers | 4 travellers | 6 travellers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Basics Simple lodges and public campsites | USD 1,769 | USD 1,484 | USD 1,389 |
| Wild Comfort Mid-range lodges and tented camps | USD 2,314 | USD 2,029 | USD 1,934 |
| Wild Luxe Luxury camps and lodges | USD 2,964 | USD 2,679 | USD 2,584 |
Three ways to go on safari from Zanzibar
| Option | How you get there | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Nyerere (Selous) | Short light-aircraft flight from Zanzibar to an airstrip in the park | 2–3 days, boat safaris, few vehicles |
| Mikumi | Ferry to Dar es Salaam, then the SGR train to Morogoro | The lowest cost, 2 days |
| Serengeti and Ngorongoro | Flight to Arusha or straight to a Serengeti airstrip | The classic northern safari, 3 days or more |
Why Nyerere
Hippos, crocodiles and elephants along the river, fewer vehicles than the north, and boat safaris you cannot do in the Serengeti.
Day-by-day plan: Zanzibar to the Wild South. For the train option see Mikumi by Train, and for the north the Serengeti Fly-Out Luxe.
Prices come straight from our pricing engine, using 2026 park fees and our current rates. Government fees can change; the price on your written quote is the one that stands.