11 Fly-In Safaris in Nyerere and Selous, From Cheapest Day Out to Big Week

1.From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,025 reviews · from $470Our pick

Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park for a full-day game drive in a shared safari jeep. Guides such as Eli, Herman, Dennis, and Songoro are praised for sharp animal spotting and clear explanations. Expect elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos, and more, plus a bush lunch, coffee stop, park fees, and hotel transfers.

“Everything was utterly amazing and outstanding. Eli our guide was unbelievably knowledgeable and entertaining too which was a wonderful bonus . The whole experience from start to finish was incredibly well organised and everyone was so kind and caring . We felt completely safe and do not visit Zanzibar without doing this day trip . It was run like clockwork . We did have a private Brand new jeep and we highly recommend doing the little extra if you can .. very very well worth the money .”

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

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

Leave Zanzibar at sunrise and fly to Nyerere National Park for a guided game drive along bush tracks and the Rufiji River. You may see elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and wild dogs. Guides such as Musa, Benson, Felix, and Fidelis are part of the operator’s safari team. Lunch, water, flights, and park fees are included.

“An incredible experience. We spent one day on safari with our guides David and Gerald. Both were very nice, friendly and willingly answered many of our questions. There is no doubt that they both love their work and animals. They tried to let uRead more”

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3.From Zanzibar: 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 boat trip. You stay two nights at Africa Safari Selous in a Banda Bungalow, with full-board meals, shared transfers, park fees, and an English-speaking guide included. The return flight leaves early on day three, so your time in the reserve is closer to two full days.

“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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4.From Zanzibar: Selous Game Reserve Day Safari with Flights

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

Fly from Zanzibar to Selous, now part of Nyerere National Park, for a full game drive with a bush lunch. Expect a 4 a.m. pickup, roughly 30-minute flights, shared safari vehicles, and guides such as Shija, Blacky, Barrack, or Nwyni. Lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and zebras are possible sightings.

“I don’t have the nouns or verbs to describe this amazing experience. Just DO IT! Our guide Nwyni made sure we had the safari adventure we dreamed of. Seeing so many beautiful animals in their natural habitat was breathtaking.”

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5.2 Days 1 Night Nyerere National Park from Zanzibar by flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19 reviews · 2 days · from $941

Fly from Zanzibar to Mtemere Airstrip for a fast, well-organized Nyerere safari. You get a full game drive with a bush lunch, one night at a lodge, and a two-hour Rufiji River boat safari. English and French guides are available, and staff such as Deo and Jafari have helped make the trip run smoothly for many guests.

“Everything was perfect for our first Safari adventure. We had a little issue with the lodges but our tour operator was very quick to respond, helpful and their ability to solve the problems for customers. They simply tried their very best to make our first Safari trip as nice as possible. Our guide was great and his knowledge about the wildlife in the park were truly appreciated! Two thumbs up for this team👍👍”

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6.2 days 1 night Nyerere national park from Zanzibar by flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Fly from Zanzibar to Mtemere Airstrip, then begin a private game drive with a professional guide such as Osman, Freddy, or Thomas. Stay one night at Selour Safari Lodge on full board, take a shared Rufiji River boat safari, and fly back to Zanzibar the next afternoon. Hotel transfers can be arranged anywhere on the island.

“Excellent safari experience with Rommy safaris company The team (Freddy the driver and Thomas the guide). We met Rommy the day before the safari in zanzibar He informed us about the travel and the progress of the safari. The next day he picked us up from the hotel. He was even early for the meeting and didn't leave us until we returned to the hotel in zanzibar Rommy is very professional. He took care of everything and stayed with us throughout the safari. Thanks to him and his team, we will keep unforgettable memories of our stay in Mikumi. A BIG THANK YOU to them. I recommend it without any…”

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7.2 Day Zanzibar to Nyerere NP (Selous GR) By Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · 2 days · from $999

Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park for a private two-day safari with a game drive, packed lunch, lodge stay, and a two-hour Rufiji River boat safari. English and French guides are available. Guide Rafael received special praise for helping guests spot elephants, lions, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, and many bird species.

“That was amazing, the staff were very professional, accommodation was great, and it was an adventure of our lifetime!”

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8.2-Days 1-Night Nyerere National Park from Zanzibar by flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 days · from $790

Fly from Zanzibar to Mtemere Airstrip for a private two-day Nyerere safari with a full-day game drive, hot park lunch, one night at Africa Safari Selous, a shared Rufiji River boat safari, and a Maasai village visit. English guiding, meals, park fees, soft drinks, and return flights are included. Zanzibar hotel pickup costs extra.

“Overall, it was a perfectly planned safari and truly unforgettable. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Tanzania who wants a well organized and memorable adventure!”

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9.3 Days Nyerere National Park From Zanzibar BY Flight.

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 3 days · from $1,100

Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park for a compact three-day safari with a game drive, bush lunch, Maasai village visit, and sunset boat trip on the Rufiji River. A small group of up to six travels with an English-speaking guide, with flights, park fees, transfers, meals, and accommodation included.

“Le guide se donne du mal pour que vous voyez bien les animaux. Le safari sur la rivière n’a que peu d’intérêt (crocodile et rhinocéros que vous aurez vu la veille, et qqs oiseaux). La visite du village Masai se fait le matin à l’heure que vous voulez (environ 2h), cela reste une activité touristique qui manque un peu d’authenticité, mais tout de même intéressante. On a ensuite pu s’arrêter au village local. Le lodge n’était pas celui évoqué, standing bien en dessous. Il n’a pas été possible de changer le selous safari lodge prévu étant complet”

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10.From Zanzibar: Overnight Selous G.R. Safari with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $1,098

Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park for two full-day shared game drives, with bush lunches, park fees, transfers, and a full-board Banda Bungalow included. Guides such as Gabriel, Innocent, and Kenneth have earned praise for careful service and strong wildlife spotting. Expect a rustic lodge, early starts, and a costly but time-saving safari.

“The safari was really awesome On the first day, we saw an incredible number of giraffes, some elephants, and a group of lions - and, of course, lots of small animals too. If we'd known we'd see so many animals on the first day, we'd probably have opted for a one-day safari, since the price for 2 days is ridiculously expensive...”

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11.From Zanzibar: 2 Days 1 Night Selous GR Safari with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 days · from $905

Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park for a full-day shared game drive, bush lunch, and overnight stay in a Banda Bungalow at Africa Safari Selous. You can add a two-hour Rufiji River boat safari on day two. Guides such as Nassiry and Liberia explain the wildlife and local plant life, while flights and transfers keep the trip short and practical.

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