10-Hour Nyerere National Park Safari with Flights from Zanzibar

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Fly 30 minutes from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park in the Selous Game Reserve
• 02 Encounter the renowned "Big Five" alongside rare antelope species
• 03 Enjoy a full-day game drive in an open-sided or open-roofed safari vehicle
• 04 Savor a bush lunch in the heart of the African wilderness
• 05 Explore the park named after Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere

Experience a thrilling 30-minute flight from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park in the Selous Game Reserve for a full-day safari adventure. Explore this wildlife-rich park, named in honour of Tanzania's founder, the late Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, and look out for the renowned "Big Five" alongside rare antelope species such as Roan Antelope, Brindled Gnu, and Lichtenstein's Hartebeest. This tour combines a scenic flight, a game drive in the African bush, and a memorable bush lunch in one unforgettable day.

This tour combines a scenic flight, a game drive in the African bush, and a memorable bush lunch in one unforgettable day.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Selous Game Reserve

Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Full-Day Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve and Nyerere National Park

• Upon arrival at the airstrip, you will be met by your driver-guide and proceed for a full-day game drive. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a bush lunch, which is a truly fantastic experience. Your day will be filled with exploring the park's wildlife from your seat in an open-sided or open-roofed vehicle.
• This comfortable and privileged journey through the wild African bush is a chance of a lifetime. You can expect to see many African mammals, including elephants, giraffes, lions, buffalo, zebra, and rare African wild dogs.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Return flights
• Driver-guide
• Park fees
• Airport tax
• Lunch
• Landing fees
• 1.5 litres of mineral water during the safari
• Transfer from the hotel

What's Not Included

• Tips suggested: driver-guide $20+ per person sharing the vehicle per day
• Drinks apart from 1.5 litres of mineral water during the safari
• Items of a personal nature and not mentioned in the above itinerary

What to bring

• Passport
• Sunhat, sunglasses, and sunscreen

Know before you go

• Safari clothing
• Dress in natural colours like brown, beige, and khaki. Shorts or trousers and short-sleeved shirts, blouses, or T-shirts in cotton are generally preferable.
• Light woollens may be required in the evenings or early mornings, especially in the northern circuit.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour start

Ilala Dar es salaam TZ, 3395, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.