3-Day Selous Safari from Zanzibar

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

Zanzibar - Selous Game Reserve

Begin your safari with a morning flight from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam. Upon arrival, you will be met by your guide and transferred by road to Selous Game Reserve, a journey of about 4–5 hours. Selous is one of Africa’s largest protected wildlife reserves, home to elephants, lions, hippos, crocodiles, and diverse bird species. After arriving, enjoy an afternoon game drive, spotting wildlife in the riverine forests and open savannah. Check in to Sand Rivers Safari Camp Nyerere, a mid-range lodge offering comfortable cottages and panoramic views of the Rufiji River. Relax with dinner at the lodge and 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

WildebeestCommon

HippoAbundant

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Sand Rivers Safari Camp Nyerere

• Luxury lodge located inside Nyerere NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve

After breakfast, embark on a morning game drive to explore more of Selous’ vast wilderness. The early hours offer the best opportunities to observe predators and other wildlife as they are most active. Return to the lodge around midday for lunch and a short rest. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari along the Rufiji River, where you can see hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds up close, or choose another game drive to explore different parts of the reserve. Return to Sand Rivers Safari Camp Nyerere for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Sand Rivers Safari Camp Nyerere

• Luxury lodge located inside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Selous to Zanzibar

Start your day with breakfast followed by a final morning game drive in Selous to catch any wildlife you may have missed. Return to the lodge around midday for lunch and a brief rest. After lunch, transfer back to Dar es Salaam (approximately 4–5 hours) to catch your flight back to Zanzibar. Arrive in the afternoon or evening, concluding your 3-day Selous safari with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s incredible wildlife and landscapes.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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