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Escape Zanzibar’s beaches for a thrilling 1-day safari in Selous Game Reserve (now Nyerere National Park), Africa’s largest protected wildlife area. This fly-in safari is perfect for those wanting a quick but immersive game experience, complete with a bush lunch and a scenic flight over Tanzania’s landscapes.
John F.K. International Airport (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
🚖 Pickup: From your hotel in Zanzibar (Stone Town, Nungwi, Paje, or Kendwa)
📍 Distance: 6–70 km (depending on hotel location)
⏳ Duration: 30–90 minutes
🛩 Scenic Flight Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
🌄 Enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Zanzibar’s coastline, the Rufiji River, and Tanzania’s vast wilderness.
📜 Briefing: Quick introduction to Selous’ wildlife and itinerary plan.
🔹 Explore Selous’ diverse wildlife – home to lions, elephants, wild dogs, giraffes, zebras, buffalos, impalas, and more.
🔹 Drive through savannah plains, woodlands, and along the Rufiji River for stunning photography opportunities.
🔹 Optional Bush Walk: Get closer to nature with a guided walking safari (extra cost).
📍 Key Wildlife Spots to Visit:
✔ Beho Beho Area – Big cat territory (Lions, Leopards, Hyenas)
✔ Rufiji River – Hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife
✔ Lake Tagalala – Home to thousands of birds and game
🥩 Enjoy a delicious packed lunch under a shady acacia tree or near the Rufiji River while observing wildlife.
🔹 Spot African Wild Dogs, which are rare in other parks but common in Selous.
🔹 Witness herds of elephants bathing in the river.
🔹 Capture beautiful baobab trees & untouched landscapes.
🚗 Drive back to the Selous Airstrip for departure.
⏳ Game viewing en route as you drive through the wilderness.
🛩 Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
🌅 Enjoy sunset views over Tanzania’s coastline & Indian Ocean.
🚗 Transfer back to your hotel in Stone Town, Nungwi, Paje, or Kendwa.
📍 Distance: 6–70 km (depending on hotel location).
⏳ Duration: 30–90 minutes.
Fantastic experience unbelievable