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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve) and Game Drive

Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve) and Game Drive

Early morning pick up at your hotel in Stone Town Zanzibar City (additional fees may apply if hotel is outside stone town) and transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your scheduled flight.
Take the short local flight over the stunning landscapes of mainland Tanzania. Arrive at Nyerere National Park, formerly Selous Game Reserve, at 7:00 am.
Our tour guide team will be there to greet you at the Airstrip.
After introductions and registrations, you will exit the Airstrip and start your full day of safari and game drives.
Throughout the day, you will have the opportunity to see various animals, including elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, numerous antelopes, buffalos, and, on a fortunate day, you might even spot the endangered black rhino.
In the afternoon, you will take a hot picnic lunch break, allowing you to stretch your legs and rest. Afterward, you will continue your afternoon game drives until sunset. You will then drive to the hotel lodge for overnight stay.

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
HippoAbundant
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HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Selous Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Boat Safari, Masai Village Tour and Return to Zanzibar

Boat Safari, Masai Village Tour and Return to Zanzibar

Today you will start your morning with a delicious hot breakfast prepared by the lodge's skilled local chef.
After breakfast, you will visit the nearby Masai village, where you can enjoy and participate in traditional Masai songs and dances.
After the cultural visit, you will drive to the Rufiji River for a boat safari for approximately 1.5 hours. During this boat trip, you will have the chance to see hippos, crocodiles and various exotic tropical birds.
Return to the lodge for your lunch and rest after the Boat trip.
Following lunch, you can unwind at the lodge until 3:00pm. You will then check out and head to the airstrip for your scheduled return flight. The flight departs at 4:00pm and arrives in Zanzibar at 5:00pm.
Upon your arrival in Zanzibar, our driver will pick you up and take you to your selected hotel.
At all times, our office will remain in contact throughout your journey to ensure everything goes smoothly.

End of safari service.

Main Destination:
Nyerere National Park
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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  • This tour is offered by Connect African Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.