3-Day Nyerere (Selous) Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar
A private 3-day fly-in safari from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park, the former northern Selous: game drives, a boat safari on the Rufiji River and a walking safari with an armed ranger, with two nights in a mid-range camp.
Three Ways to See the Wild South
Nyerere is Tanzania's largest national park, created in 2019 from the northern Selous Game Reserve. What makes it special is variety: in three days you see the bush from a 4x4, from a small boat among hippos and crocodiles on the Rufiji River and its lakes, and on foot with a ranger, which is not allowed in most northern parks.
Our 2-day trip from Zanzibar fits one boat safari and two game drives. The extra night here gives you time for the walking safari and a fuller day in the park, at a slower pace. Most camps close in about April and May, during the long rains; we confirm availability for your dates.
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Highlights
- Return light-aircraft flights between Zanzibar and Nyerere
- A boat safari on the Rufiji River and its lakes
- A walking safari with an armed park ranger
- Game drives in a private vehicle with your own guide
- Two nights in a mid-range camp, full board
What to bring
- A soft bag: light aircraft allow about 15 kg per person
- Neutral-coloured clothes and closed shoes for the walk
- Sun hat, sun cream and insect repellent
- Binoculars and a camera with a zoom
- Your passport
Read our park guides: Nyerere National Park
Route Map
- By air
- Day of the trip
Lines show the order of travel, not the exact roads.
We collect you from your Zanzibar hotel for the morning flight, about an hour in a light aircraft, to an airstrip in Nyerere. Your guide meets you for a game drive to camp. In the afternoon you go out by boat on the Rufiji River or one of its lakes, among hippos, crocodiles and water birds, until sunset.
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.
Overnight: Mid-range camp in or near Nyerere National Park
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
An early walking safari with an armed ranger, looking at tracks, plants and smaller animals you miss from a vehicle. After breakfast and a rest, an afternoon game drive. Giraffes, elephants, buffalo, impalas and hippos are common; Nyerere is also one of the places where African wild dogs live, although sightings are never certain.
Overnight: Mid-range camp in or near Nyerere National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A last game drive on the way to the airstrip and the flight back to Zanzibar. We meet you at the airport and drive you to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Price Per Person — Private Safari
| Group Size | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $1,965 |
| 2 People | $1,605 |
| 3 People | $1,485 |
| 4 People | $1,425 |
| 5 People | $1,390 |
| 6 People | $1,365 |
Price per person in US dollars, by the number of people travelling together, sharing rooms. Groups of more than 6: price on request.
Trip Notes
- Start & end: your hotel on Zanzibar
- Private safari: your group only, on the dates you choose
- Camp named when we confirm availability
- Most camps close about April–May
- Prices may change if park fees or flight fares change
Includes
- Return light-aircraft flights Zanzibar–Nyerere
- Transfers between your Zanzibar hotel and the airport
- Nyerere National Park entry fees
- Game drives with a private vehicle and guide
- Boat safari and walking safari with an armed ranger
- 2 nights in a mid-range camp, full board
- Drinking water
Excludes
- International flights and visa fees
- Zanzibar accommodation
- 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)
- Tips for your guides and camp staff
- Drinks other than drinking water
- Any government increase in park fees or taxes after booking
Questions Travellers Ask
Why three days instead of two?
The extra night adds a walking safari and a fuller day of game drives, so you see the park on foot, by boat and by vehicle without rushing.
Is the walking safari safe?
You walk in a small group behind an armed park ranger who knows the area, keeping a safe distance from large animals. The ranger decides the route and may cancel the walk if conditions are not right.
When is the best time to visit Nyerere?
The dry season, roughly June to October, is best for game viewing. Many camps close in about April and May during the long rains.
How much luggage can I bring?
Light aircraft usually allow about 15 kg per person in a soft bag. Leave the rest at your Zanzibar hotel.
Are park fees included?
Yes. Park fees, flights, game drives, the boat and walking safaris, the camp and meals are included. Tanzania's and Zanzibar's compulsory travel insurance are not.
