2 Days, 1 Night Selous Fly-In Last Minute Safari

Destination Overview

Nyerere National Park – formally known as Selous Game Reserve A newly established Park is part of what is known as Selous Game Reserve. Founded in 2019 and covering over 30,000 square kilometres, now the largest National Park in Africa.

The park boasts Tanzania’s largest elephant population and many lions, leopards, African hunting dogs, buffaloes, and hippos. Species commonly seen are bushbucks, red and blue duikers, elands, hartebeests, hyenas, giraffes, reedbucks, impalas, waterbucks and zebras.

The park has the most extensive diversity of safari activities ranging from Romantic Boat Safari along the Great Rufiji River, legendary fly camping trips, walking and compliment classic game driving in thriving wildlife areas.

TOUR OVERVIEW

  • This tour starts and ends in Zanzibar
  • Safari Game Drive & Boat Safari
  • Budget/ Mid-range accommodation
  • Outfitted 4×4 vehicle with Experienced Wildlife Safari Guide

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1: Zanzibar to Selous

Leaving Zanzibar airport at 07h35, arriving in Selous Mtemere Airstrip at 08h20; received our safari guide.

Straightaway, you will start a safari game drive exploring the game-rich areas in the park, driving through the savannah and along the river and lakes. Picnic lunch at lunchtime in a beautiful location with a clear view of the park. After the lunch break, you will proceed with your journey sightseeing the African bushes; later on in the evening, drive back to the camp for rest, dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Selous to Zanzibar

After an early breakfast, you will leave for a sunrise boat safari along the Great Rufiji River to spot hippos, crocodiles and water birds while enjoying the remarkable sunrise. After that, drive back to the airstrip for your flight back to Zanzibar at 10h00.

Pricing

No. of People 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax 5 Pax 6 Pax
Budget Accommodation $ 600 $ 580 $ 560 $ 540 $ 520
Mid-range Accommodation $ 650 $ 620 $ 600 $ 580 $ 560

Package Inclusive:

  • Flights - Zanzibar - Selous - Zanzibar
  • Full Board accommodation
  • All meals
  • Safari game drives
  • Sunrise boat safari
  • Park fees

Package Exclusive:

  • Drinks
  • Tips & Items of personal nature

Last-Minute Package Terms and Conditions

  • Packages available 7 days in advance, not refundable
  • Extra Reserve fees and lunch fees may apply for later departures
  • Subject to flight and accommodation availability

Accommodation

Lodge/Camp Category/ Standard Location
Africa Safari Camp Selous Budget Lodge Outside Selous Game Reserve
Lodge/Camp Category/ Standard Location
Selous Kinga lodge Mid-Range Outside Selous Game Reserve