Day Trip from Zanzibar to Selous Game Reserve

Duration

10 Hours

Max People

100

Min Age

2+

Pickup

Arport/Hotels

Overview

Experience a thrilling full-day fly-in safari from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park, where you’ll explore vast, untouched wilderness and encounter diverse wildlife like elephants, lions, giraffes, and hippos. Perfect for travelers with limited time, this adventure includes round-trip flights, game drives, and a scenic bush lunch all in one unforgettable day.

Included/Excluded

  • Transfers from/to the hotel
  • ⁠Flight tickets ⁠All park fees ⁠
  • Safari guide Game drive
  • Lunch with soft drink ⁠
  • All government taxes and fees
  • Activities not Mentioned in the Itinerary
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal expenses, tips, optional activities

Tour Plan

Day 1 Day Trip from Zanzibar to Selous Game Reserve

Experience a full day safari adventure from Zanzibar to the famous Selous Game Reserve, now known as part of Nyerere National Park.

Your journey begins early in the morning with pick-up from your hotel at around 4:40 am or 5:00 am, depending on your flight schedule. Our driver will transfer you to the airport for your domestic flight to Selous. The flight takes approximately one hour from Zanzibar.

Upon arrival, you will meet your professional driver-guide who will welcome you and organize the group, as this is a shared safari experience. You will then begin your game drive across the vast wilderness. Selous is one of the largest protected areas in Africa, offering excellent wildlife viewing in a natural and less crowded environment.

During the game drive, you may see lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and many other species. Your guide will provide information about the animals and the ecosystem throughout the day.

Around midday, you will stop at a designated picnic site for lunch. After lunch, the safari continues until approximately 3:00 pm, when you will transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, our professional driver will be waiting to transfer you safely back to your hotel.  This day trip is ideal for travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s wildlife while staying in Zanzibar, offering a complete safari adventure in just one day.

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