3 Days
Your adventure begins early in the morning with pick-up from your hotel in Zanzibar and transfer to the airport for a scenic flight to Nyerere National Park. Upon arrival, your professional safari guide will meet you and begin your first game drive in the vast wilderness. You will explore open savannah plains and river areas while searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and antelopes. Later in the evening, you will transfer to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, you will enjoy a full-day game drive inside Nyerere National Park. This is the best day for wildlife viewing as you explore different habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and river ecosystems. You may see large elephant herds, lions resting under trees, hippos in water pools, crocodiles along riverbanks, and many bird species. A picnic lunch will be served inside the park. In the evening, return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
After an early breakfast, you will enjoy a boat safari along the famous Rufiji River, one of the highlights of this tour. Here you can get close-up views of hippos, crocodiles, and colorful water birds. After the boat experience, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your return flight back to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel, marking the end of your safari adventure in Tanzania.
The cost of a 3 Days 2 Nights Selous Safari from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park in Tanzania generally ranges from US$950 to US$1,500 per person, depending on the season, accommodation level, flight availability, and whether the safari is private or shared.
For budget packages, prices usually range from US$950 to US$1,150 per person, which includes standard flights, basic to midrange lodges, park fees, game drives, and a boat safari on the Rufiji River. Midrange packages typically cost between US$1,150 and US$1,350 per person, offering more comfortable lodges or tented camps, better service, and more flexible safari schedules. Luxury packages can range from US$1,350 to US$1,500+ per person, including high-end lodges, private game drives, premium services, and upgraded travel arrangements.
This cost normally includes return flights from Zanzibar, park entry fees for Nyerere National Park, professional safari guide services, all game drives, a boat safari on the Rufiji River, accommodation for 2 nights, meals during the safari, and drinking water.
Prices may increase during peak travel seasons such as June to October, when wildlife viewing conditions are at their best and demand is higher. Overall, this safari offers excellent value for a multi-day flying safari experience in one of Tanzania’s most famous wildlife destinations.
This 3 Days 2 Nights Selous Safari from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park in Tanzania is one of the best short safari experiences for travelers who want a deeper wildlife adventure without spending too many days away.
One of the main reasons to choose this safari is the extended time in the wilderness, which allows more relaxed and rewarding game drives compared to shorter trips. With three days, you have better chances of seeing a wide range of wildlife including elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, and many bird species in their natural habitat.
Another major advantage is the combination of land and water safari experiences. You enjoy both exciting game drives across the vast plains of Nyerere National Park and a boat safari along the Rufiji River, giving you two completely different and unforgettable perspectives of African wildlife.
This tour is also highly recommended because it is comfortable and well-organized, with return flights from Zanzibar, professional guides, and carefully planned schedules that maximize your safari experience while minimizing travel stress.
In addition, it is perfect for families, couples, photographers, and wildlife lovers who want a balanced mix of adventure, relaxation, and high-quality wildlife viewing in one of Tanzania’s most famous safari destinations.
The best time to enjoy a 3 Days 2 Nights Selous Safari from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park in Tanzania is during the dry season from June to October, which offers the best wildlife viewing conditions. During this period, animals gather around rivers and water sources, making it easier to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, and many bird species during game drives and boat safaris. The weather is also sunny and clear, making travel and photography more enjoyable.
Another good time is from January to March, when the park is lush and green after the short rains. This season is ideal for travelers who prefer fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, and comfortable temperatures while still enjoying excellent wildlife sightings across the park.
The low season (April to May and November) is considered the rainy period. While some roads may be muddy and wildlife slightly harder to locate, this time offers lower prices, fewer tourists, and a more private safari experience.
Overall, the safari operates throughout the year, but the dry season remains the most recommended for the best combination of easy wildlife spotting, smooth travel conditions, and unforgettable safari experiences in southern Tanzania.
