Discover the beauty of one of Tanzania’s most pristine national parks with this 2-day, 1-night Selous safari departing from Zanzibar. Selous is renowned for its abundant wildlife and diverse bird species, making it a must-visit destination in Tanzania.
This park is ideal for those who are seeking an authentic southern circuit safari experience, away from the crowds of the northern circuit. Selous Game Reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, wildebeests, lions, hyenas, elephants, and even the elusive black rhinos in Rufiji River.
You'll be picked up afternoon from your hotel in Zanzibar and transferred to the airport for a scheduled flight at 4 PM to Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve). You'll arrive at Mtemere Airstrip, where your professional guide will meet you. After a short briefing, you will go to the gate for check-in. You'll begin an exciting sunset game drive, spotting elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, and more as the sun sets over the savannah. You will arrive at Mufasa Tented Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
You will begin your day after an early breakfast and pick-up from your hotel, Selous Safari Lodge. Our guide will take you on a boat safari across the Rufiji River. You will witness the sunrise inside the park. You will witness hippos, crocodiles, and other animals during the boat adventure. You will enjoy non-alcoholic champagne while cruising down the river. In the afternoon, we will take you on a bush walking safari and then to the Maasai village to experience the real indigenous African culture, which depends on hunting and gathering. Later in the day, you will indulge in a hot lunch. In the evening, you will head to the Matemere Airstrip and board a flight back to Zanzibar, where your driver will pick you up from the airport and drop you off at your hotel.
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