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Nyerere National Park (Selous) 3 Days / 2 Nights Fly-in

Selous Fly-in 3 Days/2 Nights

Zanzibar / Dar es Salaam to Selous GR
Min 2 Pax
Elephants, Lions, Wild Dogs & Rufiji Boat Safari

Safari Overview

Experience Tanzania's premier southern wilderness with our exclusive 3 Days / 2 Nights Fly-in Safari to Nyerere National Park (Selous). The park boasts Tanzania’s largest elephant population and a thriving concentration of lions, leopards, African hunting dogs, buffaloes, and hippos. Starting smoothly from Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam, this comfortable fly-in package offers the ultimate balance of convenience, breathtaking aerial views, and immersive wildlife encounters.

Enjoy an unforgettable combination of scenic bush flights, classic 4x4 game drives across expansive savannahs, and romantic boat safaris along the majestic Great Rufiji River, all guided by expert professional safari guides.

Itinerary Program

Day 1 Flight to Selous & Afternoon Boat Safari

Depart in the morning by charter flight from Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park (Selous). Upon arrival at the airstrip, you will be warmly met by your professional safari guide and transferred to your lodge for check-in and lunch. In the afternoon, embark on an iconic romantic boat safari along the Great Rufiji River. Glide past massive pods of hippos, basking crocodiles, and incredible waterbird species while witnessing a magnificent African sunset over the water.

Lunch & Dinner Included
Rufiji River Boat Safari
Day 2 Full Day Game Drive in Nyerere National Park

Set out after breakfast for a full-day game drive in a customized 4x4 safari vehicle exploring the diverse habitats of Africa's largest game reserve. Traverse open grasslands, acacia woodlands, and seasonal lakes where massive herds of elephants roam freely alongside giraffes, zebras, impalas, wildebeests, and elusive predators such as lions, leopards, and endangered African wild dogs. Enjoy a delicious bush picnic lunch at a scenic spot before continuing your wildlife exploration in the afternoon.

Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner
Full Day 4x4 Game Drive
Day 3 Morning Game Drive & Return Flight

Begin your final day with an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active in the cool dawn hours. Spot nocturnal predators returning to rest and active herbivores grazing across the plains. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast, check out, and transfer to the airstrip for your return coastal flight back to Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam.

Breakfast Included
Morning Game Drive & Flight Transfer

What's Included

  • Return coastal flights (Zanzibar / Dar es Salaam - Selous)
  • Full board accommodation at luxury lodge / tented camp
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Customized 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • All Nyerere National Park conservation & airstrip transfer fees
  • Rufiji River boat safari excursion
  • All meals and bottled drinking water during safari
  • Government taxes and VAT

What's Excluded

  • International flights and entry visas
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
  • Items of a personal nature (souvenirs, premium beverages, etc.)
$870 / person

Price based on twin sharing, return coastal flights, full-board lodge stay, park fees, and boat safari.

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Google Verified Reviews
4.9 / 5.0 (128+ Reviews)
Marcus B.

"The Selous fly-in safari from Zanzibar was absolute perfection! Seamless flight connections, stunning river boat safari, and we saw incredible herds of elephants and wild dogs. Unmatched service!"

Elena R.

"Nyerere National Park is so wild and uncrowded compared to the northern parks. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, and the lodge accommodations exceeded all expectations."

Nyerere National Park (Selous) - Location & Map

Southern Tanzania (Nyerere National Park / Selous Game Reserve)

Essential Location Information

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  • Location: Southern Tanzania, accessible primarily via scheduled or charter coastal flights from Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam.
  • Key Features: Great Rufiji River, expansive lakes, extensive woodlands, and Africa's largest protected elephant sanctuary.
  • Accessibility: Ideal fly-in destination saving hours of road travel, offering quick entry into pristine wilderness.

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