Duration
1 day
Tour type
Private tour
Physical level
Easy
Customizable
Yes, request changes
Minimum age
2 years
Languages
English
Airport transfer
Included in the price
Escape to the wild for a 1-day fly-in safari from Zanzibar to Selous. Experience the thrill of an aerial adventure as you soar over Tanzania's pristine landscapes to Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve). Encounter iconic African wildlife on guided game drives, immersing yourself in the beauty and excitement of the savannah, all within a single unforgettable day.
$650Per person
Trip type
Fly-In vehicle-based game drives, no walking or hiking required
Fitness level
Suitable for all fitness levels, most of the day is spent seated in the vehicle
Age
No age restriction, suitable for all ages
Health notes
Standard travel health precautions apply; no special medical requirements.
Your journey begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Zanzibar, where your private driver will transfer you to the airport. From here, you’ll board a light aircraft for a scenic flight over the Indian Ocean and mainland Tanzania, arriving at Mtemere Airstrip in Nyerere National Park. Upon arrival, your safari experience begins immediately. You’ll embark on a full-day game drive through one of Africa’s most expansive and untouched ecosystems. Nyerere is known for its diversity — from winding rivers and open plains to lakes and dense bush. As you explore, you may encounter elephants moving in herds, giraffes browsing acacia trees, hippos resting along riverbanks, and predators such as lions hidden within the landscape. In the afternoon, you’ll pause for a picnic lunch in the bush — a moment to relax and take in the silence of the wild. Your game drive continues into the late afternoon, maximizing your chances of wildlife sightings before returning to the airstrip for your flight back to Zanzibar. By evening, you’ll arrive back at your hotel, having experienced a complete safari in just one unforgettable day.
Starts in Zanzibar, ends in Zanzibar.
Tanzania
What's arranged for you to sleep and eat each night of the trip.
No accommodation
What this operator recommends bringing on the trip.
Open-sided 4x4 vehicle & Air transfer