Nyerere — the former Selous Game Reserve — is a 45-minute flight from Zanzibar and delivers elephant, giraffe, buffalo, hippo, crocodile and, on a good day, wild dog and lion.
We arrange the flights, park fees, lodge, private vehicle and guide as one package. One-day trips are possible; two nights is what we recommend.
Highlights
- Scheduled flight from Zanzibar airport
- Private 4x4 game drive with an experienced guide
- Boat safari on the Rufiji river
- Lodge or tented camp accommodation on multi-day trips
What's included
- Return flights from Zanzibar
- Park entry and concession fees
- Private safari vehicle and guide
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Accommodation on multi-day trips
Not included
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Drinks at the lodge
- Tips
Itinerary
Day 1 · 06:00
Fly out
Transfer to Zanzibar airport and fly to the airstrip.
Day 1 · 09:00
Morning game drive
Private vehicle drive en route to the camp.
Day 1 · 16:00
Boat safari
Rufiji river channels — hippo, crocodile and birdlife.
Day 2
Full day in the park
Dawn and afternoon game drives with a bush lunch.
Final day
Fly back
Morning drive to the airstrip and flight to Zanzibar.
Meeting point & pick-up
Hotel pick-up for the transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.
Important information
- • Light aircraft luggage limit is 15 kg in a soft bag; we store the rest for you.
- • Book at least a week ahead — flights and lodges are limited.
- • Prices are per person and depend on group size and season; we confirm before you pay anything.
