2-Day Escape to Nyerere NP from Zanzibar with Night Game

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Full-Day Game Drive and Night Game Drive

You will embark on a whirlwind adventure to Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) with our 2-day Zanzibar safari! Our professional driver whisks you from your hotel to Zanzibar Airport for a thrilling flight into the park's Mtemere Airstrip.

Upon arrival, a full-day game drive awaits, followed by a packed lunch and well-deserved rest. As the afternoon sun dips, gear up for another adventure —a night game drive from 6 pm to 11 pm! You'll witness nocturnal animals come alive under the spotlight, with a high chance of spotting lions, leopards, and a variety of other creatures. After an exhilarating evening, you will enjoy a delicious bush dinner under the stars before returning to the camp for a restful night.

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:

Selous Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Sunrise Boat Safari and Village Tour

You'll wrap up your Nyerere National Park adventure with an exciting morning! After breakfast, you will embark on a 2-hour boat tour along the mighty Rufiji River, Tanzania's largest. You'll spot wildlife from a unique perspective, then return to the camp for a delicious lunch.

Your afternoon continues with a cultural immersion —a tour of Mloka village, offering a glimpse into local life. As the day winds down, our driver whisks you to Mtemere Airstrip for a scenic flight back to Zanzibar (around 4 pm). Upon arrival, you'll relax and let us handle the final leg of your journey —a comfortable drop-off back at your hotel.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

• Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.