1-Day Safari in Nyerere National Park from Zanzibar by Flight

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Encounter the diverse and abundant wildlife of Nyerere National Park
• 02 Witness some of southern Tanzania's most beautiful landscapes
• 03 Enjoy a classic safari experience in the former Selous Game Reserve
• 04 Fly from Zanzibar for a full-day wildlife adventure on the mainland

Combining time in Zanzibar with a safari on the Tanzanian mainland is a fantastic thing to do, and there is no better place for it than Nyerere National Park, formerly Selous Game Reserve, in southern Tanzania. Easy to reach from Zanzibar, this brilliant park is known for its diverse and abundant wildlife as well as some of southern Tanzania's most beautiful landscapes. It is an ideal way to pair the history and architecture of Stone Town, gorgeous beaches, and glorious sunsets with a classic safari experience.

A wide range of wild animals can be seen along the way, such as lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, many species of antelopes, hippos, crocodiles, hundreds of species of birds, wild dogs, hyenas, warthogs, and many others.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Zanzibar, Selous Game Reserve

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Full-Day Safari in Nyerere National Park

• 5:30 am - Pick up from your hotel and drive to the airport.
• 6:30 am - Flight from Zanzibar to Selous Game Reserve, also known as Nyerere National Park.
• 7:30 am - Arrive in Selous, get picked up from the airstrip, and begin the game drive.
• Continue the game drive until evening, with a stop for lunch by one of the Selous lakes.
• A wide range of wild animals can be seen along the way, such as lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, many species of antelopes, hippos, crocodiles, hundreds of species of birds, wild dogs, hyenas, warthogs, and many others.
• 3:30 pm - Slowly make your way back to the airstrip.
• 4:00 pm - Fly back to Zanzibar, get picked up from the airport, and return to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transfers from the hotel
• Round-trip flight from Zanzibar
• Meals and water
• Park fees
• Safari car and tour guide
• Shared safari game drive

What's Not Included

• Tips
• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Camera

Know before you go

• Game drives involve searching for animals. Although many are easy to spot, they are not located in a single place, like you find in a zoo.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour start

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.