🐘 2 Day Safari from Zanzibar to Selous (Nyerere National Park)
This 2 day safari from Zanzibar to Selous is an unforgettable journey into the wild heart of Tanzania. From the skies to the savannah, you’ll enjoy off-road game drives, a scenic boat safari, and a night deep in nature. It’s more than a tour — it’s the ultimate Zanzibar safari experience.
Fly straight from Zanzibar to Selous (Nyerere National Park), one of Africa’s largest and most untouched reserves. Choose how you want to return — by road and ferry, early morning flight, or afternoon flight with a cultural stop.
🌿 What to Expect
- 🚙 Off-road game drives – Selous allows you to get closer to the animals
- 🛶 Boat safari on the Rufiji River – spot hippos, crocodiles, birds, and enjoy unforgettable views
- 🦁 Big game sightings – lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and more
- 🔥 Untouched wilderness – a raw and authentic Zanzibar safari experience
- 🛏️ Overnight in the bush – fall asleep to the sounds of nature
- 🌍 Optional Maasai & village visit – get a taste of local culture (Option 2)
📍 Starting Point Options
This 2 day safari from Zanzibar to Selous normally starts with a flight from Zanzibar. However, if you’re already staying on the mainland, you can also begin the safari directly from Dar es Salaam.
➕ If starting from Dar es Salaam, alternative transfer or flight options are available. Contact us for a personalized quote based on your location and group size.
🗓️ Day 1: Zanzibar ➜ Selous – Full-Day Safari
- 05:00 – Pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar, transfer to airport
- 07:00 – Flight to Selous (approx. 1 hour)
- 08:15 – Arrival and start of full-day off-road safari in open 4×4 vehicle
- 🍴 Lunch in the bush
- Depending on your return option, you’ll either do the boat safari today or the next morning
- Evening: Dinner and overnight stay
🏨 Accommodation (subject to availability):
- Standard:
- Selous Safari Lodge – air-conditioned bungalows with a pool
- Nyerere Camp – comfortable safari tents with private bathrooms
- Luxury Upgrade:
- Rufiji River Camp – premium tents with river view and full comfort
- ➕ Add-on: $200 per person
🍽️ Includes lunch and dinner on Day 1
🗓️ Day 2 – Choose Your Return Option
✅ Option A – Return by Road & Ferry
- 06:00 – Morning boat safari on the Rufiji River (1.5–2h)
- 08:30 – Breakfast and check-out
- 10:00 – Road transfer to Dar es Salaam (3–4 hours)
- 16:00 – Ferry to Zanzibar
- Evening – Hotel drop-off
➕ Included in standard price
✅ Option B – Early Flight (No Boat Safari on Day 2)
- Boat safari is done on Day 1
- 06:00 – Transfer to airstrip
- 07:00 – Flight to Zanzibar
- Morning – Hotel drop-off
➕ Add-on: $120 per person
✅ Option C – Afternoon Flight + Cultural Visit
- 07:00 – Morning boat safari (1.5–2h)
- 09:00 – Breakfast and check-out
- 11:00 – Visit Maasai village and Mloka community
- 13:00 – Transfer to airstrip
- 14:00 – Flight to Zanzibar
- Afternoon – Hotel drop-off
➕ Add-on: $220 per person (includes cultural experience)
✅ What’s Included
- Flight from Zanzibar to Selous (and return based on selected option)
- Hotel ↔ airport transfers in Zanzibar
- 1-night accommodation with full board
- Full-day off-road game drive in Selous
- Boat safari on the Rufiji River
- Optional cultural visit (Option C)
- All park entrance fees and government taxes
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Drinking water during safari
- Free luggage storage if switching hotels in Zanzibar
📩 Booking & Availability
- This 2 day safari from Zanzibar to Selous is available daily
- Use the contact form below to check flight options and availability
📷 Safari Photo Gallery
See real moments from this Zanzibar safari – lions, elephants, hippos, boat rides and raw landscapes of Selous. A true African adventure in just 2 days.
