Top 10 Nyerere National Park Safaris in Zanzibar

1.Selous Luxury Day Safari with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · from $800Our pick

Fly from Zanzibar to Selous at 6 a.m. for a full day of game drives with a guide and professional photographer. Look for elephants, lions, wild dogs, hippos, buffaloes, and more, with meals, drinks, and park fees included.

“My husband and I purchased the Selous Luxury Day Safari from Viator. I was celebrating a milestone birthday, the big 40, and I wanted to make it epic. Tomas, Fanta and crew did just that and more, what an amazing safari experience! From the Read more”

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2.Day Safari tour to Selous Game Reserve from Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · from $550

Fly from Zanzibar to mainland Tanzania for a full-day safari in Selous Game Reserve. Expect an early hotel pickup, a small-group game drive, lunch, drinks, and guides such as Moussa, Felix, Nelson, or Mohamoud. Elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, crocodiles, and wild dogs may appear.

“Felix was awesome. The day was so well planned and the experience was unforgettable. I would highly recommend.”

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3.Day Safari Tour Selous Game Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $600

Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park for a full day of game drives along the savannah, Rufiji River, and lakes. You’ll have a safari guide, picnic lunch, water, and scheduled flights, with chances to see elephants, lions, hippos, buffaloes, and African wild dogs.

“For spending nearly $1000 for two of us to go on safari, this was not worth the money, as we spent only merely 4 hours looking for animals on the safari, and the remaining time was spent sitting in the airport waiting to fly to the park, eating luRead more”

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4.Nyerere National Park Game Drive with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 59 reviews · 1 day · from $550

Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park, meet your English-speaking guide, and spend about eight hours on a game drive. Look for elephants, lions, hippos, giraffes, zebras, crocodiles, and wild dogs, then stop for a picnic lunch with two beers before flying home.

“The guides were friendly, professional and knowledgeable. They made sure that we had as many close encounters with the animals for a good experience and great photos/videos. Lunch was delicious and served well.”

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5.1-Day Selous (Nyerere National Park) Fly-In Safari from Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $550

Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park for a full-day guided game drive beside the Rufiji River. Look for elephants, lions, buffalo, hippos, giraffes, crocodiles, and wild dogs, with a bush picnic and return flight by sunset. Guides named by the operator include Musa, Benson, Felix, and Fidelis.

“We booked Mikumi 1 day tour and it was truly amazing. Saw almost all of the animals in their natural habitat. Our tout guide Felix , tried his best all the time , to show us as close as possible, gave us dozen of interesting information . he is truly professional. During the trip , he was very attentive and caring.”

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6.The best Selous 1 day safari from Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $550

Fly from Zanzibar to Mtemere airstrip, then spend the day on a 4x4 game drive in Nyerere National Park with a professional guide. The package covers flights, park fees, lunch, water, and hotel transfers. Guide Moussa has earned special praise for his patience and answers.

“Wonderful experience - well organized - knowledgeable guide. Saw many different species - giraffes baboons, hogwarts, impala, crocodiles, hippos, elephants, buffalo, lions”

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7.3-Day Selous Safari Trip with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 22 reviews · 3 days · from $1,550

Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park for a full-day jeep safari, bush walk, and Rufiji River cruise. You stay two nights at Africa Safari Selous in a full-board banda bungalow, with shared transfers, guides, park fees, and return flights included.

“L annonce de l activité propose 3 jours et 2 nuits mais en réalité c est 2 jours et 2 nuits puisque le troisième jour décollage à 7h du matin … première journée safari avec jeep confortable rien a dire super bien . En revanche le safari en bateau le lendemain ne dure que 2h et ensuite marche de 1h30 dans la brousse l apres midi où le massai nous explique les différentes plantes médicinales … bof bof pour le prix total de la prestation .”

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8.Selous Game Reserve Day Safari with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $464Best value

Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park, formerly Selous Game Reserve, for a full-day shared game drive. Expect an early 4 a.m. pickup, a bush lunch, bottled water, park fees, and guides such as Shija, Mathis, Barrack, or Nwyni, depending on the departure.

“Everything was right on time and our guide was very good at communication with his co-workers to find the animals. Lunch was also great!”

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9.Best Selous Day Safari with Flights & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $540

Leave Zanzibar early, fly to Nyerere National Park, and spend the day on a shared game drive with an experienced English-speaking guide. Expect coffee, a set bush lunch, drinking water, park fees, and a late-afternoon flight back. Guides Mahmood and Alex have helped guests find a wide range of animals.

“Top ervaring, alle dieren kunnen spotten op 1 dag. zeer goed georganiseerd”

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10.2 days 1 night Nyerere national park from Zanzibar by flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Fly from Zanzibar to Mtemere Airstrip, then spend the day on a private game drive with guides such as Osman, Goodluck, or Hassan. Stay at Selour Safari Lodge, enjoy a shared Rufiji River boat safari the next morning, and fly back to Zanzibar in the afternoon.

“It was top-notch organization from start to finish. I was told I would be picked up at 4:00 a.m., and the driver was there at 4:00 a.m. Once I arrived at the airport, I didn't have to worry about anything. My boarding pass was printed out and ready for me. The flight was pleasant, and the stewardess and pilot were extremely nice. In the park itself, we had a very nice guide named Osman. He told us so many exciting and interesting things about the animals, and he made a real effort to find all of them. Apart from leopards, we saw all of them: elephants, giraffes, lions, hippos, buffalo,…”

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