National Park Tours in Nyerere and Selous: The 15 Best, Compared

1.From Zanzibar: Nyerere National Park Game Drive with Lunch

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

Fly from Zanzibar to Mtemere airstrip, then spend about eight hours in Nyerere National Park with an English-speaking guide. Look for elephants, lions, hippos, giraffes, zebras, crocodiles, wild dogs, and rhinos. Your package includes hotel transfers, flights, park fees, a picnic lunch, water, and two beers. Helman is one guide praised for going the extra mile.

“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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2.3 Days Selous (Nyerere National Park)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $850Top rated

Spend three days and two nights in Nyerere National Park, formerly Selous, with Kihindo Tours and Safaris. Expect a private drive from Dar es Salaam, a Rufiji River boat safari, a full-day game drive, and a morning walking safari. Guides such as William, Idris, Abel, and Michael are frequently assigned to this route.

“We had amazing time at this Safari. We handled the booking with Winnie. She was really fast with answers and she was really polite.”

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

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

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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4.2 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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5.4 Days 3 Nights Selous (Nyerere national park) & Mikumi Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $1,200

Travel by private vehicle from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park for a Rufiji River boat safari and full-day game drive, then continue to Mikumi for a walking safari and more wildlife viewing. Guides such as William and Isaya are praised for safe driving, animal knowledge, humor, and flexibility. Lodging, meals, park activities, and airport or ferry transfers are included.

“Excellent Safari experience with Kihindo Tours. Our Safari days in Nyerere were better than expected. William our guide and advisor was perfect and his level of knowledge of the area and the animals was unbeatable. The administration of KiRead more”

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6.Selous/Nyerere National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $600

Leave Dar es Salaam around 4:30 a.m. for a private day in Nyerere National Park, with breakfast, lunch, water, WiFi, and a game drive lasting until about 4 p.m. Your guide may be Bakari, whose airport pickup and warm service earned special praise. Expect a long road day, but a real chance to see lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and more.

“Had a fantastic day with Bakari. A truly lovely man. He picked me up from the airport and dropped me back at my hotel after an amazing day exploring the beatiful park and seeing so many incredible animals. The park is vast and Bakari was a wonderful guide. The perfect option as I had such limited time in Tanzania. Would recommend in a heartbeat.”

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7.3 Days Safari to Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $1,155

Spend three days in Nyerere National Park with a private guide, open-roof 4WD game drive, Rufiji River boat safari, and walking safari. Pickup is offered from your Dar es Salaam hotel, ferry, or airport. Guides linked with this operator include Yunus, Emanuel, Mansoor, and French-speaking Sylvester. Two lodge nights and meals are included.

“More wild than the northern parks, we loved our 3-day experience with Yunus in the Selous Game Reserve”

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8.2 Days Morogoro- Selous Game Reserve(Nyerere national park)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $750

Travel from Morogoro to Nyerere National Park, formerly Selous Game Reserve, for game drives across savannah, lakes, woodland, and forest. Your two-day private trip includes English or French service, a Rufiji River boat safari, hotel check-in, pickup, and transport back to Morogoro. Expect a long road journey and an early start.

“excursion annulée et jamais remboursée. une honte viator”

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9.2 Days Tour From Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park (Selous GR)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $1,025

Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park for a private two-day safari with game drives, a sunrise bush walk, and a 2.5-hour Rufiji River cruise. Guides such as Maarufu, Apollo, and Kennedy have led this trip. Hotel pickup, flights, meals, and return transport are arranged, though the 4:00 or 5:00 a.m. start is demanding.

“Just amazing! We went on a 2 day safari trip to Nyerere and it was amazing! We had not expected to see so many animals, and to get so close. The guide, Mr Maarufu was very knowledgeable.”

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10.Day Trip to Selous (Nyerere) National Park Flying from Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $240Best value

Leave Zanzibar at 7:00 a.m. for Nyerere National Park, meet your private guide, and spend the day on a game drive in an open safari vehicle. Lunch, water, hotel transfers, and airport transfers are listed as included. Guides named in booking feedback include Cleopa, Wilson Kihiyo, and Jacob, though availability is not guaranteed.

“I wanted to leave this review as it was the best experience I have ever had. To start with the booking process was so easy, my agent David was always super helpful in answering all my questions and making suggestions. I was a little hesitaRead more”

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11.Flight Package Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park (Selous GR) 3 Days 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $1,085

Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park for a private three-day safari with game drives, bush walking, a Mloka village visit, a Rufiji River boat trip, and time with a Maasai community. Guides have included Alfa, Ali, Raphael, Aristides, Osmam, Didier, and Kangai, though assignments vary.

“Excellent service, unforgettable experience, outstanding hotel rooms. This three-day tour is a must if you can afford it and are in Zanzibar.”

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12.2 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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13.5-Days Selous Game Reserve and Mikumi National Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,600

Travel privately from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park and Mikumi National Park with guides such as Amani, Daniel, Brian, or Emmanuel. Expect long drives, a Rufiji River boat safari, an armed-ranger walking safari, full-day wildlife viewing, and an optional Maasai village visit. Meals, park fees, and pickup are included.

“We had our first time safari and opted to Go to selous ( Nyerere) which was actually very rewarding as saw elephants, lions, zebra and many other animals, Amani our driver guides was knowledgeable and very charming. Once again Enroute made our time in Africa”

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14.2-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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15.3 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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