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Selous Day Trip from Zanzibar

From

per person

$532

From

per person

$532

Overview

Day Trip Fly in Safari to Selous Game Reserve from Zanzibar

Private safari day trip to Selous Game Reserve from Zanzibar by air. This trip is an easy way to see one of Africa’s largest wildlife areas in just one day.

This safari gives you a chance to explore Tanzania’s largest game reserve and see many wild animals in their natural environment. Selous Game Reserve is one of the best places in Tanzania for game viewing and nature. The area is very large and not crowded, which makes the safari experience more natural and quiet.

The reserve covers about 50,000 square kilometres, making it one of the largest protected wildlife areas in Africa. The area is mostly untouched, with rivers, forests, plains, and a wide variety of wildlife.

The day trip to Selous from Zanzibar is a one day fly in safari. It is suitable for travelers who have limited time but still want to experience a real safari in Tanzania. This safari is usually a sharing safari, where you travel and do the game drive with other visitors.

During your safari in Selous, you may see many animals such as lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, wildebeest, impalas, kudu, baboons, leopards, and sometimes rhinos. The reserve is also home to many bird species and beautiful landscapes, including the Rufiji River, which is one of the largest rivers in Tanzania.

ITINERARY
Morning Safari Departure from Zanzibar

In the morning, you will start your safari from Zanzibar. You will fly in a light aircraft to Selous Game Reserve, one of Africa’s largest wildlife areas. When you arrive at Mtemere Airstrip, your driver guide will welcome you and give a short briefing about your day.

Safari Game Drive Through Selous

After the briefing, you will begin your game drive in Selous Game Reserve. You will drive through open plains, rivers, and lakes while looking for animals. Game drives are the best way to see large animals like elephants and buffalo, and predators such as lions. The reserve is also known for having one of the largest populations of wild dogs in Africa, which is a rare and exciting sight if you are lucky to see them.

Picnic Lunch and Continued Exploration

Around midday, your guide will stop for a picnic lunch in a scenic area inside the park. After lunch, you will continue with your game drive and explore more of the African bush. In the afternoon, you will return to the airstrip at around 16:00 for your flight back to Zanzibar.

Safari Cost

Solo 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax
$ 712
$ 599
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$ 532
INCLUDED/ EXCLUDED
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