Itinerary

1. Day 1:Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park (Part of the formerly Selous Game Reserve)

   • In the morning, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Zanzibar and transferred to the airport for your 30-minute flight set at 6:00 to Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve). Upon arrival at Mtemere Airstrip, you will be transferred to your accommodation for breakfast
   • After breakfast, you’ll have a full day of game viewing in Nyerere National Park/Selous Game Reserve. To maximize your game drive time, take a packed lunch with you. You will have a picnic lunch break from a safe vantage point for a chance to spot the images of your dreams, ranging from beautiful scenery to fascinating views of wildlife in a natural habitat.
   • You may expect to see diverse wildlife, including elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, eland, kudu, wildebeests, antelopes, lions, leopards, rare wild dogs, jackals, and an amazing array of colourful birds.

2. Day 2:Village Tour, Culture and Boat Safari in the Mighty Rufiji River

   • This day at 9:30 AM, you will go for a village tour and explore the local area, see the daily lives of local people, and learn about the local culture. After the village tour, return to the camp for lunch at 13:00 PM.
   • After the hot lunch, in the afternoon at around 15:45, depart for an adventurous and romantic sunset boat safari along the great Rufiji River. This trip offers an opportunity to spot the abundant birdlife, hippos, and crocodiles while enjoying the spectacular sundown. Your guide will also be able to point out interesting birds and plant species during this trip. After the boat safari, return to your accommodation for dinner and your overnight stay.

3. Day 3:Full-Day Game Drive & Flying to Zanzibar

   • After breakfast, you will do another full-day game & Flying to Zanzibar. Go on different routes from the previous day, starting from the Selous Safari Lodge, where our professional drivers and guides will pick you up. Today, you will get to see various animals, including elephants, zebra, giraffes, antelope and more. You will also see birds and landscape scenery with varied topography, including wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest, and higher ground with vast views of far-off mountains.
   • You will also have the chance to visit a hot spring and even go swimming, but it depends on the accessibility of the road to the location since, during the rainy season, the road will be muddier.
   • In the afternoon, you will get a packed lunch, continue with the game drive, and return to the airstrip.