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From Zanzibar: 1-Day Selous Safari with Flight & Lunch

About this experience

Fly from Zanzibar for a 1-day safari in Selous (Nyerere National Park), one of Africa’s largest and most diverse wildlife areas, perfect for a full safari in one day.

Your adventure begins with an early hotel pickup (if selected). At 6:00 AM, board a plane and enjoy scenic views over ocean and savannah.

Arrive at Mtemere Airstrip around 7:00 AM, meet your professional guide and join a small group of up to six guests. Head out in a custom 4x4 safari vehicle with open views for optimal wildlife spotting.

Enjoy two game drives across the park, spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, buffalos, and possibly African wild dogs. Around 12:30–1:00 PM, take a break for a bush lunch in the wild.

After lunch, continue your second game drive before returning to the airstrip around 4:00 PM for your flight back to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, transfer back to your hotel (if selected), return around 6:00 PM.

All flights, park fees, guiding, lunch, drinks are included.

At a glance

  • Duration: 13 hr

Choose your tour option

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With Transfer | FR, GER, POL
Duration: 13 hours
Lunch
Van
Languages: French, German and Polish
Pickup included
With Transfer | ENG
Duration: 13 hours
Lunch
Van
Languages: English
Pickup included
Without Transfer | ENG
Duration: 11 hours
Lunch
Languages: English
Without Transfer| FR, GER, POL
Duration: 11 hours
Lunch
Languages: French, German and Polish

Plan your experience

Time on the tour13 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesGerman (live guide), English (live guide), pl (live guide), French (live guide)

Set aside 13 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • All government taxes and charges
  • Raincoats in case of showers
  • Park entry and landing fees
  • Professional safari guide and driver
  • Bush lunch in the heart of the park
  • Small-group experience (maximum 6 guests per vehicle)
  • Guaranteed individual seat with open views
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Return domestic flight between Zanzibar and Selous (Nyerere National Park)
  • Drinking water and light refreshments in the vehicle
  • Tour available in English, French, German and Polish
  • Shared 4x4 game drives in specially designed safari vehicles

Not included

  • Tips for the safari guide and driver (optional)
  • Travel insurance (recommended but not provided)

Itinerary and highlights

Fly into Nyerere National Park (Selous) for a full-day safari across wild savannah landscapes, spotting elephants, lions, giraffes and more. Enjoy two game drives during the day and a bush lunch in the heart of the wilderness.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Meeting point for guests without hotel transfer: We’ll meet you in the parking area in front of Zanzibar Airport, at the entrance to the domestic flights terminal. Our guide will be wearing an Ocean Blue T-shirt for easy identification. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before departure.
  • Exact pickup time will be confirmed 24 hours before your safari, based on the hotel pickup schedule.

Languages and tickets

  • German — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • pl — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Ocean Blue Holidays

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 13 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Exact pickup time will be confirmed 24 hours before your safari, based on the hotel
pickup schedule.
Which guide languages are listed?
German (live guide), English (live guide), pl (live guide), French (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 4–14; Adult tickets: age 15+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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