5-Day Zambia & Southern Tanzania Private Safari

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

Zanzibar to Selous Game Reserve

Fly from Zanzibar directly to Selous Game Reserve on a scenic light aircraft flight, enjoying aerial views of Tanzania’s wilderness below. Upon arrival, transfer to your luxury lodge overlooking the Rufiji River. In the afternoon, embark on your first private game drive, spotting elephants, giraffes, lions, and hippos in their natural habitat. End the day with a sundowner and dinner under the stars before overnighting at your lodge.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park (Tanzania)

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 (Campsite)

• just outside Nyerere NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Selous Game Reserve Safari

Spend a full day exploring Selous with morning and afternoon private game drives. Track elephants, lions, giraffes, and antelopes across the park’s riverine landscapes. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness, followed by a relaxing afternoon walking safari. Return to your lodge for a gourmet dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Selous (Campsite)

• just outside Nyerere NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to South Luangwa National Park

After a final early morning game drive in Selous, transfer via charter flights: Selous → Dar es Salaam → Lusaka → Mfuwe Airport (South Luangwa). Arrive at your luxury lodge and enjoy an afternoon game drive or riverside relaxation. Dinner and overnight at the lodge, preparing for the next day of wildlife adventures.

Main Destination:

South Luangwa National Park (Zambia)

Best Time To Visit July to October (Animals are easy to find)

High Season July to October (Busy and high-season rates apply)

Best Weather April to August (Cooler and it hardly ever rains)

Wildlife in South Luangwa NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

LeopardCommon

BuffaloAbundant

HippoAbundant

Show more

ZebraCommon

HyenaCommon

Wild DogOccasional

WildebeestRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Kafunta River Lodge

• Luxury lodge bordering South Luangwa NP (Zambia) without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

South Luangwa Safari

Wake early for a private guided walking safari, observing elephants, leopards, and hippos along the Luangwa River. Afternoon game drives focus on predators and birdlife in the floodplains and woodlands. Return to your lodge for sundowners and a private dinner under the African sky.

Main Destination:

South Luangwa National Park (Zambia)

Accommodation:

Kafunta River Lodge

• Luxury lodge bordering South Luangwa NP (Zambia) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning Safari & Departure

Enjoy a final morning walking or game drive for last-minute wildlife sightings. After breakfast, transfer to Mfuwe Airport for your flight back to Lusaka onward connections. Conclude your 5-day luxury safari, having experienced Tanzania and Zambia’s top wildlife destinations in exclusive comfort.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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