Tanzania · Safari

1-Day Selous Safari from Zanzibar with Return Flight

1 Day Round trip from Zanzibar Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Fly directly from Zanzibar to Selous for maximum time on safari
02 Explore one of Africa's largest and most remote wilderness areas
03 Embark on a thrilling game drive with an experienced safari guide
04 Discover diverse landscapes including savannah, woodlands, and the Rufiji River area
05 Spot iconic wildlife such as elephants, lions, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species

Experience a full-day safari from Zanzibar to Selous Game Reserve, one of Africa's largest and most untouched wilderness areas. Begin your adventure with a scenic flight from Zanzibar, followed by a thrilling game drive through diverse landscapes including open savannah, woodlands, and the Rufiji River area. Encounter a wide variety of wildlife such as elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species, then enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of nature while capturing stunning photographs of Tanzania's rich biodiversity.

Explore the diverse landscapes, including open savannah, woodlands, and the Rufiji River area.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Zanzibar, Selous Game Reserve

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Fly from Zanzibar for a Full-Day Selous Safari

Begin the day with an early pick-up at 05:30 AM from your hotel in Zanzibar.
Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your scheduled flight.
Depart from Zanzibar Airport at 06:30 AM on a flight to Selous Game Reserve (Mtemere Airstrip or similar).
Arrive at Selous Airstrip at approximately 07:30 AM and meet your professional safari guide.
Begin your game drive at 08:00 AM through Selous Game Reserve.
Explore the diverse landscapes, including open savannah, woodlands, and the Rufiji River area.
Search for iconic African wildlife such as elephants, lions, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, and a wide variety of bird species.
Continue the game drive until around 14:00 PM, maximizing opportunities for excellent wildlife viewing and photography.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the reserve or at a nearby safari camp at approximately 13:00 PM.
Depart for the airstrip at 14:30 PM to prepare for your return flight.
Board the flight from Selous at 15:30 PM for the journey back to Zanzibar.
Arrive at Zanzibar Airport at approximately 16:30 PM.
Transfer back to your hotel in Zanzibar to conclude the day after an unforgettable safari experience.