1 day
Your day begins very early in the morning with hotel pickup in Zanzibar and transfer to the airport for a short scenic flight to Nyerere National Park. Upon arrival, your professional safari guide welcomes you and immediately starts a morning game drive across the vast wilderness of the park. During the drive, you explore open savannahs, riverine forests, and plains where you can spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and various antelope species.
Around midday, you enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park at a safe designated area surrounded by nature. After lunch, the adventure continues with an exciting boat safari along the Rufiji River, one of the highlights of this tour. Here, you get close views of hippos in the water, crocodiles sunbathing on riverbanks, and a variety of colorful bird species.
In the late afternoon, you return to the airstrip for your flight back to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you are transferred back to your hotel, marking the end of an unforgettable 1-day safari experience in Tanzania.
Expect an early start, short flight, and a full day of intense wildlife viewing. You will experience both land and water safari activities, meaning you see animals from different perspectives. The day is fast-paced but highly rewarding, offering chances to see elephants, lions, hippos, crocodiles, and many birds in their natural habitat. Expect warm weather, dusty safari roads, and incredible photo opportunities throughout the day.
The cost of a 1-Day Selous (Nyerere) Safari from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park in Tanzania generally ranges from US$450 to US$750 per person, depending on the season, flight availability, group size, and level of service chosen.
Budget packages usually range between US$450 and US$550 per person, offering standard flights, shared or small-group game drives, and essential safari services. Midrange options typically cost between US$550 and US$650 per person, including more comfortable scheduling, better flight timings, and a more personalized safari experience. Luxury packages can range from US$650 to US$750+ per person, offering private game drives, premium services, and priority arrangements for flights and guiding.
The price usually includes return flights from Zanzibar, park entry fees, a professional safari guide, game drives, a boat safari on the Rufiji River, lunch inside the park, and drinking water. However, prices may increase slightly during peak travel seasons such as June to October when demand is higher and wildlife viewing conditions are at their best.
Overall, this cost reflects a full-day flying safari experience that combines both land and water wildlife viewing in one of the most famous parks in Tanzania, making it a high-value adventure for visitors staying in Zanzibar.
This tour is perfect for travelers staying in Zanzibar who want a quick but powerful wildlife experience in Tanzania. It combines flight convenience, a full safari game drive, and a boat safari on the Rufiji River in just one day. It is one of the best ways to experience Africa’s wildlife without needing multiple days of travel.
The best time to visit Nyerere National Park is during the dry season from June to October when animals gather around water sources, making wildlife easier to spot. January to March is also good for green scenery and pleasant weather. The rainy seasons (April–May and November) offer lower prices but may have muddy roads and reduced visibility of animals.
