2 Days Selous Safari from Zanzibar | Nyerere National Park Fly-in Safari

2 Days

Selous Safari from Zanzibar | Nyerere National Park Fly-in Safari

Tour Overview

Experience an unforgettable fly-in safari from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park, formerly known as the Selous Game Reserve. Covering over 50,000 km² including buffer zones, this vast wilderness is one of Africa’s largest protected areas and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982 due to its exceptional wildlife diversity and largely undisturbed ecosystem.

This 2-day Selous safari is perfect for travelers looking to combine Zanzibar’s beaches with an authentic African wildlife experience. Enjoy scenic bush flights, thrilling game drives, and overnight accommodation in a tented safari camp surrounded by pristine nature.

Nyerere National Park is home to large populations of elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, wild dogs, and over 400 bird species, offering a true off-the-beaten-path safari experience.

Included

Lodge safari according to the itinerary
Return flights: Zanzibar – Selous – Zanzibar
Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking safari guide
1 night accommodation at Nyerere Tented Camp
Meals according to the itinerary (Full Board)
Mineral water during game drives
All mentioned activities
All national park fees
All ground transfers (Zanzibar & Selous)

Excluded

Day 1: Zanzibar – Nyerere National Park (Selous)

Early morning pick-up from your hotel in Zanzibar and transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your scheduled 06:00 am flight to Selous (Nyerere National Park).
Upon arrival at the airstrip, you will be welcomed by your professional English-speaking safari guide and begin a full-day game drive in Nyerere National Park.
Enjoy exploring this vast wilderness with picnic lunch served inside the park. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, tree-climbing lions, African wild dogs, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and diverse birdlife. The Rufiji River ecosystem supports hippos and crocodiles, adding to the park’s unique landscape.
In the late afternoon, transfer to Nyerere Tented Camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Nyerere Tented Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Morning Game Drive – Flight to Zanzibar

After early breakfast at the camp, depart for a morning game drive. Early hours provide excellent wildlife viewing opportunities as predators are often active before the heat of the day.
Return to the lodge for lunch.
After lunch, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Zanzibar.

Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you will be met and transferred back to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch