3 Days / 2 Nights Selous (Nyerere National Park) Safari – From and Back to Zanzibar

Selous Game Reserve, now officially known as Nyerere National Park, covers 5% of Tanzania’s land area—approximately 54,600 sq km—making it Africa’s largest wildlife reserve and Tanzania’s most expansive protected ecosystem.
The park hosts large populations of elephants, lions, buffaloes, wild dogs, crocodiles, hippos, and an impressive variety of bird species along the famous Rufiji River.
Originally named after British explorer Frederick Selous, the reserve is today proudly recognized as Nyerere National Park.

This 3-day safari starts with a pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar, followed by your boat or flight to Dar es Salaam, and ends with a smooth return back to Zanzibar with a hotel drop-off.

Day 1: Zanzibar – Dar es Salaam – Selous (Nyerere National Park)

You will be picked up from your hotel in Zanzibar and transferred to the ferry terminal for your boat to Dar es Salaam.
Upon arrival in Dar es Salaam, your guide from Kihindo Tours and Safaris will meet you at the ferry terminal for a safari briefing.

You will then drive south to Selous Game Reserve, a journey of approximately 4–5 hours.
On arrival, you will enjoy lunch and begin your afternoon boat safari along the Rufiji River, where you can spot hippos, crocodiles, birds, and other wildlife coming to drink by the riverbanks.

Dinner and Overnight: Selous Mloka Safaris Lodge (Full Board)

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive – Selous (Nyerere National Park)

After breakfast, you will depart for a full-day game drive with packed lunch.
Your guide will select a beautiful picnic site where you can relax and enjoy your lunch surrounded by the natural beauty of the park.
After lunch, you will continue exploring the reserve until evening.

Dinner and Overnight: Selous Mloka Safaris Lodge (Full Board)

Day 3: Selous (Nyerere NP) – Dar es Salaam – Zanzibar

Begin your day with a morning walking safari, which lasts about 2.5 hours, guided by a professional ranger.
After returning to the lodge, you will shower and enjoy breakfast.

You will then drive back to Dar es Salaam with packed lunch boxes.
Upon arrival, you will be dropped at the airport for your flight or at the ferry terminal for your boat back to Zanzibar (or Mafia Island).
Once you arrive in Zanzibar, we will provide a hotel transfer, completing your safari adventure.