2-Day Nyerere (Selous) Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar
A short safari from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park, the former northern Selous: game drives, a boat safari on the Rufiji River, a night in a mid-range camp and, if you like, a guided walk in the bush the next morning.
Staying overnight lets you see the park at its best times, the late afternoon and the early morning, and hear the bush at night. Nyerere covers about 30,893 square kilometres, and its river, lakes and palm groves are very different from the plains of the north.
On the second morning you can choose a walking safari with an armed ranger, at extra cost, before you fly back to Zanzibar.
Highlights
- Return light-aircraft flights between Zanzibar and Nyerere
- A night in a mid-range camp in or near the park, full board
- Game drives and a boat safari on the Rufiji River or its lakes
- Optional walking safari with an armed ranger
- Park fees and meals during the safari included
What to bring
- Your passport
- A soft bag (about 15 kg per person on the plane)
- Neutral-coloured clothes and closed shoes for walking
- Sun hat, sunglasses and sun cream
- Binoculars and a camera
Read our park guides
Route Map
- By air
- Day of the trip
Lines show the order of travel, not the exact roads.
Our driver takes you from your hotel to Zanzibar Airport for the flight to Nyerere, about an hour in a light aircraft. Your guide meets you at the airstrip for a game drive on the way to camp.
After lunch and a rest you go out by boat on the Rufiji River or one of its lakes in the late afternoon, close to hippos, crocodiles and water birds.
Overnight: Mid-range camp in or near Nyerere National Park
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
An early game drive, or, if you choose, a guided walk in the bush with an armed ranger (extra cost). After brunch at camp you return to the airstrip for the flight back to Zanzibar, and our driver takes you to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Price Per Person, By Group Size
| Group Size | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $1,465 |
| 2 People | $1,230 |
| 3 People | $1,200 |
| 4 People | $1,180 |
| 5 People | $1,170 |
| 6 People | $1,160 |
Price per person in US dollars, based on the number of people travelling together and sharing rooms. Groups of 7 or more: price on request.
The price includes our current estimates of the flight costs and the camp rate. We confirm the final price in writing before you book.
Light aircraft usually allow about 15 kg of luggage per person, in a soft bag. Flights can be delayed by the weather or by air traffic; if that happens, we adjust the day.
Trip Notes
- Start and end: your hotel on Zanzibar
- The camp is mid-range, in or near the park, and is named after booking
- Many camps close in about April and May
- Light aircraft allow about 15 kg per person in a soft bag
Includes
- Transfers between your Zanzibar hotel and Zanzibar Airport
- Return light-aircraft flights between Zanzibar and Nyerere
- 1 night in a mid-range camp, full board
- Game drives with a professional guide
- Boat safari on the Rufiji River or its lakes
- Nyerere National Park entry fees
- Drinking water on game drives
Excludes
- Walking safari (optional, park walking and ranger fees of about 47 US dollars per person)
- Tips for the guides and camp staff
- Drinks not included in the camp's meal plan
- Travel insurance
- Tanzania's compulsory inbound travel insurance for foreign visitors (44 US dollars per person, from 1 October 2026)
- Zanzibar's compulsory inbound travel insurance (44 US dollars per person)
- Any government increase in park fees or taxes after booking
Questions Travellers Ask
How long is the flight from Zanzibar to Nyerere?
About an hour each way in a light aircraft. The exact times are set by the airline, and we send them to you when we confirm your booking.
Can we do a walking safari?
Yes, on the second morning, with an armed park ranger and your guide, at extra cost: park walking and ranger fees are about 47 US dollars per person. Walks depend on the camp and the conditions on the day.
What animals can we see?
Hippos and crocodiles are common along the Rufiji River, with many water birds. Giraffes, impalas, buffalo and elephants are often seen, and lions and African wild dogs sometimes. Wild animals move freely, so no sighting can be guaranteed.
When is the best time to go?
June to October is the dry season, when animals gather near the water. Many camps close in about April and May because of the rain.
Is the price per person or per group?
Per person, for the number of people travelling together. For example, a group of four pays $1,180 per person, $4,720 in total.
