Experience an unforgettable Selous Game Reserve Day Trip, one of the best Tanzania wildlife adventures for travelers staying in Zanzibar. Now part of the magnificent Nyerere National Park, this full-day safari takes you into one of Africa’s largest protected wildlife areas, renowned for its untouched wilderness, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes.
Enjoy exciting game drives across vast savannah plains, encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and other iconic African wildlife, and experience an optional boat safari along the Rufiji River. Whether you are visiting Tanzania for a short holiday, honeymoon, or beach vacation, this Selous Game Reserve Day Trip offers the perfect opportunity to experience an authentic African safari in just one day with professional guides and seamless transfers from Zanzibar.
SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS
✔ Full-day Tanzania wildlife safari from Zanzibar
✔ Exciting morning and afternoon game drives
✔ Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and hippos
✔ Optional Rufiji River boat safari
✔ Incredible birdwatching opportunities
✔ Professional English-speaking safari guide
✔ Scenic landscapes and unspoiled African wilderness
✔ Ideal for Zanzibar beach holiday extensions
SAFARI RATES
| Season | Vehicle Type | Price (Per Person) |
|---|---|---|
| All Year | Shared Safari Vehicle | Contact for Pricing |
| All Year | Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle | Contact for Pricing |
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: ZANZIBAR – SELOUS GAME RESERVE DAY TRIP
Your Selous Game Reserve Day Trip begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar and transfer to your departure point for the journey to Selous Game Reserve, one of Tanzania’s most spectacular wildlife destinations.
Upon arrival, embark on an exciting morning game drive through vast savannahs, woodlands, and riverine habitats. Keep your camera ready as you search for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, impalas, wildebeests, and numerous bird species roaming freely in their natural environment.
Depending on your selected package, enjoy an optional Rufiji River boat safari, where you can observe large pods of hippos, crocodiles basking along the riverbanks, and an impressive variety of water birds.
After lunch, continue your afternoon game drive, exploring more of the reserve while searching for additional wildlife before beginning your return journey to Zanzibar.
Your memorable Selous Game Reserve Day Trip concludes with a transfer back to your hotel in the evening.
Accommodation: Not Included (Day Trip Only)
WHY CHOOSE THIS TOUR
✔ Perfect safari for travelers staying in Zanzibar
✔ Explore one of Tanzania’s largest wildlife reserves
✔ Excellent opportunities to see the Big Five and other wildlife
✔ Professional safari guides with extensive local knowledge
✔ Comfortable safari vehicles with excellent game-viewing
✔ Ideal for short holidays, beach vacations, and layovers
✔ Great value one-day Tanzania safari experience
- Return transfers from Zanzibar (or nearby ports)
- Safari in 4×4 vehicle with an experienced guide
- Park entrance fees and game drives
- Bottled water during the safari
- Professional English-speaking guide
- International flights
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses and tips
- Optional activities like boat rides or walking safaris (unless pre-arranged)
- Travel insurance