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Selous Game Reserve Day Safari from Zanzibar

About this experience

Explore the wonders of Selous Game Reserve on a thrilling day safari from Zanzibar. This small-group adventure includes round-trip flights to the mainland, ensuring a seamless journey to encounter majestic wildlife like elephants, lions, and hippos in their natural habitat. Enjoy a full-day game drive led by an expert guide, who will share insider knowledge and maximize your wildlife sightings. A delicious lunch is included to refuel before continuing your safari experience. Ideal for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers, this tour provides a unique glimpse into Africa's diverse ecosystems.

- Small-group safari with a maximum of 10 travelers for personalized attention
- Round-trip flights from Zanzibar to Selous Game Reserve included
- Full-day game drive with an expert guide to enhance your experience
- Lunch, coffee, and bottled water provided during the tour

At a glance

  • Duration: 8 hr

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Pickup Any hotel in Zanzibar
Game Drive: Enjoy a guided safari game drive in Nyerere National Park, exploring the wildlife and natural landscapes.
Shared tour
Duration: 8 hours: A full-day safari experience from Zanzibar, including flights, game drive and return journey on the same day.
Lunch : Lunch and drinking water are included during the safari.
Zanzibar- selous : Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park, enjoy the safari game drive, then fly back to Zanzibar the same day.
Safari Jeep: Shared 4x4 safari vehicle used for the game drive inside the national park
Flights, Park Fees & Guide: Return flights, national park entrance fees, airport transfers and a professional safari guide are included.
Pickup included
Pick up in Zanzibar Airport
Game Drive: Enjoy a guided safari game drive in Nyerere National Park, exploring the wildlife and natural landscapes.
Shared tour
Duration: 8 hours: full-day safari experience from Zanzibar, including flights, game drive and return journey on the same day.
Lunch : Lunch and drinking water are included during the safari.
Zanzibar- selous : Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park, enjoy the safari game drive, then fly back to Zanzibar the same day.
Safari Jeep : Shared 4x4 safari vehicle used for the game drive inside the national park.
Flights, Park Fees & Guide: Return flights, national park entrance fees, airport transfers and a professional safari guide are included.
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour8 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 8 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

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • Professional safari driver-guide
  • Admission fee
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Zanzibar
  • Round-trip domestic flights from Zanzibar to Selous
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Personal expenses

Itinerary and highlights

Explore Selous Game Reserve on a guided 4x4 safari game drive through its vast wilderness, open savannah and natural habitats. Travelers can look out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes and, with luck, lions and other wildlife. The guide will help spot animals and share information about the reserve and its ecosystem. Wildlife sightings vary naturally on every safari.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Please wait at your hotel reception or the confirmed pickup point 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Our guide/driver will be wearing a red shirt and holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name. We will contact you via WhatsApp before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time and location.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Zan Excursions

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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 8 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Please wait at your hotel reception or the confirmed pickup point 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Our guide/driver will be wearing a red shirt and holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name. We will contact you via WhatsApp before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time and location.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. 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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