3 days (Selous) - Nyerere National Park from Zanzibar
Experience an enriching 3-day fly-in safari from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park, which was formerly recognized as Selous Game Reserve. This distinctive adventure features a combination of game drives, a boat safari, and guided nature walks, providing an immersive look into Tanzania's largest protected wilderness. It is an ideal choice for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers, ensuring a comfortable journey filled with excitement and exceptional wildlife observation opportunities.
Why Choose This Safari?
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Quick Fly-In Access: Maximize your time with scenic flights directly from Zanzibar.
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Diverse Safari Activities: Enjoy game drives, a boat safari, and optional guided bush walks.
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Stunning Wildlife: Encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, crocodiles, hippos, and the rare African wild dog.
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Comfortable Accommodations: Stay in luxury lodges or tented camps for an authentic safari experience.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park – Unveiling the Wild
Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park. Enjoy a thrilling game drive exploring the park’s diverse landscapes, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, and big cats. Have a bush lunch in the wild and continue exploring in the afternoon. End the day with dinner and relaxation at your luxury lodge or camp under the
Day 2: Full-Day Safari Adventure – Game Drive & Boat Safari
Start the day with an early morning game drive to track wildlife at sunrise. Later, embark on a boat safari along the Rufiji River to see hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife up close. Relax in the afternoon before a short sunset game drive. Return to camp for dinner and fireside relaxation.
Day 3: Guided Bush Walk & Return to Zanzibar
Begin the morning with a guided bush walk to explore the smaller wonders of the park on foot. After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive en route to the airstrip. Fly back to Zanzibar with unforgettable memories of your Nyerere safari.
Why Nyerere National Park?
Nyerere National Park, formerly Selous Game Reserve, spans over 30,000 square kilometers, making it one of Africa’s largest protected areas. Its diverse habitats include vast savannahs, woodlands, lakes, and the Rufiji River system, supporting a rich variety of wildlife. The park is renowned for its large elephant herds, rare African wild dogs, and abundant hippos and crocodiles. This untouched wilderness is perfect for an authentic and peaceful safari experience.
Book Your Safari Today!
Formerly known as Selous Game Reserve, Nyerere National Park is a hidden gem with vast landscapes teeming with wildlife. Spanning over 30,000 square kilometers, it offers one of Africa’s most pristine ecosystems, making it a dream destination for nature lovers and photographers alike.
Itinerary, Inclusions and Price
Day 1: Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park – First Encounters
Start your journey with a scenic flight from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park. Upon arrival at the airstrip, your professional safari guide will greet you and brief you about the adventure ahead.
Head straight into the wilderness for your first game drive. The park’s diverse landscapes, from open savannahs to riverine forests, are teeming with wildlife. Spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, and antelope grazing freely, while predators like lions and leopards lurk nearby.
In the afternoon, enjoy a delicious bush lunch surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. Continue exploring the park, capturing stunning wildlife moments and learning about the park’s unique ecosystem.
As the sun sets, check in to your luxury lodge or tented camp. Relax with a refreshing drink and dinner under the stars, listening to the distant sounds of the African bush.
Overnight: Luxury lodge or tented camp in Nyerere National Park.