Selous (Nyerere National Park) Fly-In Safari — 2 Days / 1 Night

The ultimate African safari for travelers wanting more time to discover Tanzania's spectacular wildlife while enjoying a comfortable overnight stay in the heart of the wilderness — game drives, a scenic boat safari along the Rufiji River, and a guided bush walk, all within Africa's largest protected wildlife area.

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Fly to Nyerere National Park & Game Drive

   Early morning departure from Zanzibar Airport (~6:00 AM) → domestic flight to Mtemere Airstrip → meet your professional safari guide → safari briefing → game drive through the park → picnic lunch inside the park → continue afternoon game drive searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes and birdlife → dinner and overnight at Selous Safari Lodge.

   Meals: Lunch & Dinner

   Stay: Selous Safari Lodge

2. Day 2

   Bush Walk, Boat Safari & Return to Zanzibar

   Early morning guided bush walk with a Maasai guide → return to lodge for breakfast → two-hour boat safari on the Rufiji River (hippos, crocodiles, elephants, birdlife) → lunch at the lodge → transfer to Mtemere Airstrip → afternoon flight back to Zanzibar (~4:30 PM).

   Meals: Breakfast & Lunch