Selous Safari: Explore Africa's Wild Heart

Explore Nyerere National Park’s vast wildlife on a 2-day flying safari. Witness elephants, lions, and more in Africa’s largest National Park.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 6 days
Highlights

Zanzibar to Selous Game Reserve - Full Day Game Viewing

Selous Game Reserve - Begin your adventure with an early morning departure from Zanzibar, arriving at Selous’ Mtemere Airstrip. Here, your safari guide will greet you and lead you into the wilderness. Experience an exciting day of game drives across expansive plains and along rivers and…

What's Included
  • Flights - Zanzibar - Selous - Zanzibar
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Boat safari
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Drinks and beverages
  • Tips & Items of personal nature
Additional Information

Travel from Zanzibar to the untamed core of Selous (Nyerere National Park) for an exhilarating two-day adventure. Enjoy a trio of safari experiences—game drive, walking safari, and boat safari—led by knowledgeable guides in one of Africa’s most pristine and uncrowded parks. It’s a swift, immersive, and unforgettable journey. Experience the wild, without…

Location
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Abedi Amani Karume International Airport, at Jahazi Restaurant, right at the departure gate.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Clairelouise1980s
Mar 16, 2025
Incredible experience - Amazing experience, the trip was incredible. Our guide Ronald and his driver were so fun, helpful and informative. We got to see most animals up close which we didn’t expect at all. We stayed over night at the game reserve, we had a great time there. It was so cosy, and the Masai guided us to our room for the night. Which was a lovely touch. Augustine the supervisor was also super friendly.
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Joeti3357lc
Mar 7, 2025
Good times in Africa - Our first safari ever! I was really looking forward to it as an authentic African experience in the wilderness. During our first day we arrived by plane in the morning, and we were driving around in Nyerere Park until 4pm in an open jeep (with a roof). Our guide Hamza, and our driver Robert have really made sure that we had an amazing experience. Hamza was really attentive and kind, explained everything and had a great knowledge of the park’s animals and trees. Robert was also very attentive, he would stop for us to take photos and even move the car a bit to have the right photo angle, without even asking for it! We saw most of the animals, impalas, warthogs, giraffes, elephants, zebras, lots or birds, hippos, crocodiles, hienas, and of course the king, the lion. The lions are sleeping during the day, so don’t expect to see them hunting on your safari, for that you would have to go out early or at night. You have to know that this national park, Selous, is a little bit different from what you see on pictures as it is not an area with plains, but rather lots of bushes and vegetation. This supposedly makes it easier to spot many different species during your safari, just don’t expect the same views that you see in catalogues. During the safari our guide and driver would occasionally stop so we could stretch our legs, and there was a longer lunch break with really tasty food and toilet access. We spent the night in Kinga’s lodge, a nice and clean place where the staff is super attentive. There is even a pool, although we didn’t use it. During the night the african wilderness came to us in the form of monkeys jumping on our roof :-) The next day we had a 2-hour boat safari, which was kind if forgetable to be honest (although guides here were also nice and attentive), a lunch and a flight back in the afternoon. Overall we had a really nice time, although half day at the safari would have been more than enough for us. But then I wouldn’t skip the night in the lodge, as it is quite an experience.
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Ronaldgv1955aq
Mar 2, 2025
Unforgettable experience! - We really enjoyed the safari. It was amazing! So special to spot the animals in real life in nature! Everything was top arranged! Highly recommended. Also thanks to our guides Hamza and Roberty it was unforgettable. They have been able to tell us an awful lot about the animals. We enjoyed their stories, humor, songs and mimicking the animal sounds. It was fantastic!
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150chant
Feb 26, 2025
Goosebumps, special, breathtaking - We had a great time for two days with Fidelis as guide! So many animals can spot and really enjoyed the nature of this beautiful park! Without Fidelis we really wouldn't have been able to experience so many beautiful moments with goose bumps. We therefore recommend Hola Africa, because we are extremely grateful to Fidelis!
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Patrickhp2175uh
Feb 14, 2025
Fidels the best tour gide - what a cool game drive this was with the best guide in Tanzania, thank you Fidelis for this cool tour and Kinga Lodge thanks for the delicious food this three day tour was amazing
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V350gdsophief
Feb 13, 2025
We booked a 3 days a week stay at Nyerere National Park. It was great our guide Hamza and Rob - I recommend Hamza as a guide he is very attentive and does his utmost to grant your wishes. Take a swimsuit to relax in the hotel s pool after a long day in the dirt dust.
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Feb 11, 2025
Great Safari Experience - Perfect guidance by Fidelis! - It was a fantastic experience! Spent 3 days at Nyerere National Park Safari, great nature and wildlife! Our guide Fidelis was so experienced, he guided us perfectly and managed to observe almost all the wild animals living i the forest and the savanna. He used all the time perfectly to the last minute. We appreciate his effort! Strongly recommend!
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Q2663fzjustineb
Feb 9, 2025
The experience of a lifetime. - Hamza and Robert, we accompanied perfectly during our two days of Safari. A first day in the nature park where we could see 3 of the park's 4 big fives A perfect night in an idyllic lodge. Staff with little care. Delicious meals. Day two. On the way for a morning walking tour of the surrounding area with DiDi. A colorful character and stories! Not to mention the presentation of medicinal plants, local customs and hunting methods. Back to the lodge for a hearty breakfast and then safari boat, discovering the iguanas, crocodiles, hippos and other birds of the river. The journey to Safari is in itself an experience! Indiana Jones lovers you'll understand me. Thanks again to Hamza and Robert. You made us live two exceptional days.
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Stephenbv1228wo
Feb 9, 2025
An unforgettable safari experience with exceptional guides! - I had an amazing safari experience thanks to Ramza and Robert! They are exceptional, passionate and very professional guides. Their warm welcome, valuable advice and perfect knowledge of the terrain made this trip unforgettable. I highly recommend their services to anyone who wants to live an authentic and well-supervised adventure. Without forgetting Didi who makes you live an unforgettable walk in the savannah. Many thanks to them!
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Stay48469129341
Feb 8, 2025
Sensational - Our guide Shisja and his little brother took great care of us. Everything was perfectly organized from landing in the park to taking off for Zanzibar.
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From $785
up to 7 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 6 days before the start of your experience (local time).