5-Day Nyerere National Park Safari from Zanzibar (Fly-in/Fly-out) - Safari Escort

5-Day Nyerere National Park Safari from Zanzibar (Fly-in/Fly-out)

Duration

5 Days
From $2,350
/ Person
  • Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA)
  • Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  • Lodges & Camps
  • 4x4 Toyota land Cruiser
  • English
  • Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA)

Overview

This 5-day fly-in safari begins with a scenic early morning flight from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve), one of Tanzania’s largest and most untamed wilderness areas. Upon arrival, enjoy an immersive game drive that offers your first chance to spot wildlife like elephants, lions, giraffes, and buffaloes. The following days are filled with expertly guided game drives, a peaceful evening boat safari along the Rufiji River, and a thrilling walking safari for a more intimate connection with the African bush. The adventure ends with a return flight to Zanzibar, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s southern safari circuit.

Places You'll Explore

  • Zanzibar
  • Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve)

Tour Itinerary

  • Flight time: 06:00 AM – approx. 1 hour
  • Main activity: Guided game drive

Your safari adventure begins with an early morning flight from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park. Upon landing, your guide will meet you at the airstrip and take you on your first game drive through the park’s vast and wildlife-rich landscapes. Enjoy sightings of elephants, zebras, lions, giraffes, and birdlife. After a picnic lunch in the bush, continue the drive before heading to your lodge to relax and enjoy dinner.

  • Accommodation: Selous Safari Lodge
  • Driving time: Within the park
  • Main activity: Full-day game drive

After a hearty breakfast, set out for a full day of wildlife exploration. With your experienced guide, you’ll track animals across the savannah, woodlands, and riverbanks. Expect to see predators, large herbivores, and diverse bird species. A bush picnic lunch will be served mid-day before continuing your adventure into the afternoon.

  • Accommodation: Selous Safari Lodge
  • Driving time: Within the park
  • Main activity: Game drive + boat safari

Start your day with another exciting game drive, covering new areas of the park and seeking out elusive wildlife such as leopards or African wild dogs. After returning to the camp in the afternoon to refresh, head out in the early evening for a boat safari along the scenic Rufiji River. Glide past crocodiles, hippos, and water birds as the sun sets, offering a peaceful and picturesque end to the day.

  • Accommodation:Selous Safari Lodge
  • Main activity: Morning walking safari

Today begins with a guided walking safari at sunrise. Accompanied by an armed ranger, this up-close bush walk focuses on animal tracks, plants, birds, and smaller wildlife often missed during game drives. After breakfast back at camp, enjoy a relaxed day with optional short game drives or simply unwind at the lodge, soaking in the tranquility of the wilderness.

  • Accommodation: Selous Safari Lodge
  • Flight time: 07:00 AM

After a very early morning coffee or tea, transfer to the airstrip for your 07:00 AM flight back to Zanzibar. You’ll arrive by mid-morning, concluding your unforgettable Nyerere safari adventure with amazing photos and lasting memories.

Price Includes

  • Return flights Zanzibar – Nyerere National Park
  • Airstrip transfers in Nyerere
  • All national park and conservation area entry fees
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • 4 nights’ accommodation in specified camp
  • All meals during the safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Bottled drinking water and soft drinks during game drives
  • All scheduled game drives, walking safari, and boat safari

Price Excludes

  • International flights to/from Zanzibar
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips and gratuities for guide and lodge staff
  • Alcoholic beverages unless specified
  • Personal expenses

Pricing Description

No. of PaxSolo23456
Price pp sharing$3,220$2,260$1,985$1,890$1,780$1,690

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Best Family safari with Safari Escort We visited Tanzania as a family of 8 people and had to see Great Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti for the first time. We were worried of the kids but Isack and the company assured us that we can have kids with us. Sure enough, it was amazing. We stayed at Acacia properties in Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti.
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Incredible This was our second experience in Tanzania after we had visited in 2023. This time we wanted to visit southern circuit of Tanzania. We therefore booked our 15 day safari covering Nyerere, Mikumi, Udzungwa and Ruaha including different ads-on activities like Walking, Boat, Hiking and Game drives. Lodges and camps were excellent, the foods (local foods), staff we met at every place we stayed were splendid. Can't say much above all Khalifa was a great guy, we had him as a guide for the trip. This was cost effective safari experience.
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Can't wait to visit again We contacted Isack for our safari to experience Migration, he responded on time and arranged everything perfectly. Our 7 days were amazing, Jimson was the best guide we had and made it exceptional.
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Best Tanzania Safari We enjoyed an exceptional 5-day safari in February during the calving season. We explored Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Ndutu area. Wildlife viewing was outstanding, particularly witnessing numerous newborn animals in Ndutu. The guides were highly knowledgeable and welcoming, consistently ensuring we experienced the best sightings in complete safety.The entire journey was excellently organized, and the driver was outstanding, driving smoothly while sharing many insightful facts. I felt safe and comfortable throughout the trip overall. This safari ranks among the finest experiences of my life. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour and Safari Escort.
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