Go on a safari in Selous Game Reserve, now known as Nyerere National Park, during a day trip from Zanzibar, complete with transportation and a picnic lunch. Spot elephants, lions, zebras, and more.

About this activity

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Duration 1 day: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Your driver will be waiting for you at the reception or requested pickup location with a sign with your name on it.
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Lisa – United Kingdom

Our trip was outstanding from start to finish our tour guide was so informative he took us everywhere finding all the big 5 thanks so much Deo

Reuben – United Kingdom

Incredible. Best day ever! Saw so many animals it was unreal. The guide was amazing, honestly EVERYTHING was great. It just topped an already amazing holiday in Zanzibar

Itinerary

Pickup location:
Zanzibar
Airplane
(30 minutes)
Nyerere National Park
Visit, Lunch, Picnic, Guided tour, Game drive, Scenic views on the way, Wildlife viewing (8 hours)
Airplane
(30 minutes)
Arrive back at:
Zanzibar

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Marvel at the wildlife of Selous Game Reserve, such as lions, hippos, and rhinos
Spend a full day exploring the biggest national park in Tanzania
Book an all-inclusive safari package so you don't have to organize a thing
Fly direct from Zanzibar to the park so you can spend more time on safari
Tuck into a safari bush lunch and sip a couple of beers during the day

Full description

Set off on a day trip from Zanzibar for a game drive in Nyerere National Park. Spot the game reserve's diverse wildlife, including Lions, hippos, giraffes, elephants, and more. Relax safe in the knowledge that your transportation and food are sorted for the day.

After pickup from your hotel, you will be driven to Zanzibar airport, where you will meet your guide for your safari briefing and assistance with check-in. Then, board your flight to Mtemere airstrip, right by the main entrance to Selous Game Reserve/Nyerere National Park.

Then, start your safari, keeping your eyes peeled for the diverse wildlife of the Mimbo, including African bush elephants, south-central black rhinos, hippos, lions, African wild dogs, giraffes, zebras, and crocodiles. Take a short break for your safari bush lunch before getting back to the action.

Finally, head back to the airstrip to catch your flight back to Zanzibar, where your driver will return you to your hotel.

Itinerary:
Hotel pickup
6:00 AM-6:30 AM: Flight
6.45 AM: Start safari game drive
1:30 PM: Lunch
3:30 PM: Finish safari game drive
4:15 PM: Fly back to Zanzibar

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Return flight
Nyerere National Park entry fees
Safari game drive
Picnic lunch
2 beers per person
Drinking water

Tips
Visa
International flight

Important information

What to bring

Passport

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 54 reviews

Review summary

Guide
3.8/5
Transportation
3.9/5
Value for money
3.8/5

Customer photos

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Response from provider

January 13, 2025

Dear Lisa! Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your trip was outstanding and that you enjoyed finding all the Big 5 with our tour guide. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!

We had a great experience. We saw 3 (leopard, búfalos and elephants, unfortunately we did not see lions) of the big 4, they have in Nyerere (they don’t have rhinos there) We have seen lots of giraffes, antelopes, baboons, wide dogs, hyenas, warthogs, eagles, hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffalo and leopard 🥰 it was a life time experience. Our guide Chama was great, super friendly and made sure to try to get us to see as much animals as possible. I’d definitely recommend and do it again if possible.

From Zanzibar: Nyerere National Park Game Drive with Lunch