3-Day Fly from Zanzibar to Selous, Nyerere National Park

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park (Selous )

In the morning, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Zanzibar and transferred to the airport for your the 30-minute flight is set at 6:00 to Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve). Upon arrival at Mtemere Airstrip, you will meet your safari guide then you will enter the Park, enjoy your leisure breakfast at the picnic site in the park. Then proceed with a full day of game viewing in Nyerere National Park/Selous Game Reserve with a packed lunch boxes. 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 which includes elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, eland, kudu, wildebeest, antelope, lion, leopard, rarely wild dog, jackal, and an amazing array of colorful birds.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easiest wildlife viewing)

High Season June to October (The main tourist area gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Nyerere NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeAbundant

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoAbundant

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Mpingo Lodge Selous

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Nyerere NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Village Tour and Boat Safari in the Rufiji River

On this day at 9:30 morning, 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 evening 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.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Mpingo Lodge Selous

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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 your accommodation where you will be picked up by our professional safari guide. Today, you will get to see various animals including elephant, zebra, giraffe, 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 get a 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, there will be mud on the road. In the afternoon, you will get a packed lunch then continue with the game drive and back to the airstrip to fly back Zanzibar.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.