3-Day Nyerere National Park (Selous) from Zanzibar

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

Zanzibar - Nyerere National Park - Rufiji River Boat Safari

You'll fly from Zanzibar to Selous early in the morning. Our driver will pick you up from your hotel to the airport in Zanzibar early morning. Immediately as you arrive in Selous, our guide will pick you up from Mtemere Airstrip and then you'll start a game drive. At 10 am (but it may depend with flight schedule), you will have breakfast and then proceed with the game drive until lunchtime. Late in the afternoon, you will head to the lodge. After you relax, the guide will take you for a boat safari in Rufiji River. Animals include leopards, lions, genets, civets, porcupines, rabbits, bush babies, etc.

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:

Africa Safari Selous (Banda Bungalow)

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Nyerere National Park Full Day Game Drive

After breakfast, you will leave your lodge for a full-day game drive in Selous (Nyerere National Park) and you will take a packed lunch with you. Selous (Nyerere National Park) is an untouched wilderness and a great place to do a safari. The park has different species of flora and fauna from crocodiles to big herds of elephants which are often seen along the river. Rufiji River is home to hippos and crocodiles as well as thousands of aqua birds which are seen along the river trying to catch some fish. Big cats like lions and leopards are also common in this beautiful park.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Selous (Banda Bungalow)

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Nyerere National Park - Zanzibar

After breakfast, check out from the lodge. Depending on your departure time, you may have the chance to enjoy a brief morning activity, such as a nature walk or bird watching. Then, transfer to Msembe Airstrip for your flight back to Zanzibar. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you'll be transferred to your hotel or onward destination, concluding your safari adventure in Nyerere National Park.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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