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3-Day Fly in Safari Zanzibar to Selous, Nyerere national park
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Duration - 3 days
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Guide optionsEnglish, German, French, Italian
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
On this tour, you’ll stay at the elevated classic lodge accommodation paired with nature to offer an authentic safari experience. The elevated lodge accommodations are equipped with all the necessary facilities and services to make your days in Tanzania mainland memorable.
Highlights
- Gaining a reputation as Africa's greatest wildlife sanctuary, Selous is home to more than a million
Description
3-Day Fly in Safari Zanzibar to Selous, Nyerere national park
Day 1
Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park (Part of the formerly Selous Game Reserve)
In the morning, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Zanzibar and transferred to the airport for your 30-minute flight set at 6:00 to Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve). Upon arrival at Mtemere Airstrip, you will be transferred to your accommodation for breakfast
After breakfast, you’ll have a full day of game viewing in Nyerere National Park/Selous Game Reserve taking a packed lunch with you to maximize your game drive time. You will have a picnic lunch break from a safe vantage point for a chance to spot the images of your dreams ranging from beautiful scenery to fascinating views of wildlife, in a natural habitat.
You may expect to see diverse wildlife which includes elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, eland, kudu, wildebeest, antelope, lion, leopard, rare wild dog, jackal, and an amazing array of colorful birds.
Day 2
Village Tour, Culture and Boat Safari in the Mighty Rufiji River
This day at 9:30 AM, you will go for a village tour and explore the local area, see the daily lives of local people, and learn about the local culture. After the village tour, return to the camp for lunch at 13:00 PM.
After the hot lunch, in the afternoon at around 15:45, depart for an adventurous and romantic evening sunset boat safari along the great Rufiji River. This trip offers an opportunity to spot the abundant birdlife, hippos, and crocodiles while enjoying the spectacular sundown. Your guide will also be able to point out interesting birds and plant species during this trip. After the boat safari, return to your accommodation for dinner and your overnight stay.
Day 3
Full-Day Game Drive & Flying to Zanzibar
After breakfast, you will do another full-day game & Flying to Zanzibar . Go on different routes from the previous day, starting from the Selous Safari lodge where you will be picked up by our professional drivers and guides. Today, you will get to see various animals including elephant, zebra, giraffe, antelope and more. You will also see birds, landscape scenery with varied topography including wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest, and higher ground with vast views of far-off mountains.
You will also get a chance to visit a hotspring and even go swimming, but it depends on the accessibility of the road to the location, since during the rainy season, there will be mud on the road.
In the afternoon, you will get a packed lunch then continue with the game drive and back to the airstrip.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Exclusions:
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Rufiji River
- Nyerere National Park
Day 1
Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park (Part of the formerly Selous Game Reserve)
In the morning, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Zanzibar and transferred to the airport for your 30-minute flight set at 6:00 to Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve). Upon arrival at Mtemere Airstrip, you will be transferred to your accommodation for breakfast
After breakfast, you’ll have a full day of game viewing in Nyerere National Park/Selous Game Reserve taking a packed lunch with you to maximize your game drive time. You will have a picnic lunch break from a safe vantage point for a chance to spot the images of your dreams ranging from beautiful scenery to fascinating views of wildlife, in a natural habitat.
You may expect to see diverse wildlife which includes elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, eland, kudu, wildebeest, antelope, lion, leopard, rare wild dog, jackal, and an amazing array of colorful birds.
Day 2
Village Tour, Culture and Boat Safari in the Mighty Rufiji River
This day at 9:30 AM, you will go for a village tour and explore the local area, see the daily lives of local people, and learn about the local culture. After the village tour, return to the camp for lunch at 13:00 PM.
After the hot lunch, in the afternoon at around 15:45, depart for an adventurous and romantic evening sunset boat safari along the great Rufiji River. This trip offers an opportunity to spot the abundant birdlife, hippos, and crocodiles while enjoying the spectacular sundown. Your guide will also be able to point out interesting birds and plant species during this trip. After the boat safari, return to your accommodation for dinner and your overnight stay.
Day 3
Full-Day Game Drive & Flying to Zanzibar
After breakfast, you will do another full-day game & Flying to Zanzibar . Go on different routes from the previous day, starting from the Selous Safari lodge where you will be picked up by our professional drivers and guides. Today, you will get to see various animals including elephant, zebra, giraffe, antelope and more. You will also see birds, landscape scenery with varied topography including wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest, and higher ground with vast views of far-off mountains.
You will also get a chance to visit a hotspring and even go swimming, but it depends on the accessibility of the road to the location, since during the rainy season, there will be mud on the road.
In the afternoon, you will get a packed lunch then continue with the game drive and back to the airstrip.
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