A fly-in day safari to Nyerere National Park - witness elephants, lions, hippos, and Africa's wildest landscapes, all in one day from Zanzibar.
About this tour
Selous Day Trip Safari from Zanzibar
Discover one of Africa's largest and most untouched wilderness areas with this unforgettable fly-in day safari to Nyerere National Park (Selous). Departing from the tropical paradise of Zanzibar, this all-inclusive experience offers an exceptional opportunity to explore vast, raw, and authentic African landscapes - all within a single extraordinary day.
Detailed Itinerary
- 04:30 AM - Hotel Pickup: Private hotel pickup with full airport assistance for a smooth check-in.
- 06:00 AM - Scenic Flight to Selous: Breathtaking flight over Tanzania's coastline, rivers, and vast wilderness landscapes.
- 07:20 AM - Arrival & Morning Game Drive: Meet your professional safari guide and begin your game drive in a shared 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof. Expect: Elephants in large herds, Lions and predators, Giraffes and Zebras, Hippos and Crocodiles along the Rufiji River, Rich birdlife.
- Midday - Lunch in the Wilderness: Freshly prepared lunch served inside the park.
- Afternoon - Second Game Drive: Explore open plains, woodlands, and the famous Rufiji River region.
- Evening - Return Flight to Zanzibar: Transfer to the airstrip for your return flight and hotel drop-off.
Wildlife You May See
- Elephants, Lions, Giraffes, Zebras
- Hippos and Crocodiles (Rufiji River)
- Buffaloes, Antelopes, and Diverse Bird Species
Trip Features
- Duration: Full Day (04:30 AM - Evening Return)
- Tour Type: Shared Safari Vehicle
- Location: Nyerere National Park (Selous), Tanzania
- Transport: Roundtrip Domestic Flight + 4x4 Safari Vehicle
Day by day
Itinerary
Day 1 04:30 AM: Hotel Pickup
Private hotel pickup with full airport assistance for a smooth check-in.
Day 2 06:00 AM: Scenic Flight to Selous
Breathtaking flight over Tanzania's coastline, rivers, and vast wilderness landscapes.
Day 3 07:20 AM: Arrival & Morning Game Drive
Meet your professional safari guide and begin your game drive in a shared 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof. Expect large herds of elephants, lions and other predators, giraffes and zebras, hippos and crocodiles along the Rufiji River, and rich birdlife.
Day 4 Midday: Lunch in the Wilderness
Freshly prepared lunch served inside the park.
Day 5 Afternoon: Second Game Drive
Explore open plains, woodlands, and the famous Rufiji River region.
Day 6 Evening: Return Flight to Zanzibar
Transfer to the airstrip for your return flight and hotel drop-off.
Your safari at a glance
What's included
Included
- Roundtrip domestic flights (Zanzibar to Selous/Nyerere and back)
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Zanzibar
- Airport assistance and check-in support
- Shared 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Lunch served inside Nyerere National Park
- All Nyerere National Park entry fees
- All conservation charges and government taxes
- Bottled water during game drives
Not included
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Tips and gratuities for guide and driver
- Photography permit fees
- Alcoholic beverages
- Travel insurance
Important information
Early 04:30 AM pickup required. Bring: sunscreen, hat, binoculars, light jacket (morning flights can be cool), camera with zoom lens. Photography permit fees NOT included.Best time to travel
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