Selous (Nyerere) National Park 2 Days
Short Overview
Our 2-day Safari from the Island of Zanzibar to Selous (Nyerere) National Park-one of Africa’s largest Protected Areas offers views of numerous exceptional wildlife species that you might not find in other parts of the Continent. With just 2 days /1 night, you will be able to discover almost everything that the African wilderness offers.
Unlike other protected areas like Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara National Park, and many others that draw crowds, Nyerere National Park enjoys seclusion and no crowds.
Itinerary
Pick up from your place of residence in Zanzibar or City Center in the morning with packed breakfast, transfer to the Airport, then embark on the 50 minutes to one hour flight to Selous (Nyerere) National Park. At Mtemere Airstrip in Selous / Nyerere National Park, you will meet, greet and be introduced to our driver guide who will be more than excited to unleash knowledge about this park, landscapes and animals during breathtaking game drive the whole day.
Afterwards, drive to check-in at the place of stay. On the first day of wildlife exploration, the common species during the Nyerere Park game drive are wildebeests, impalas, Cape buffaloes, Masai giraffes, zebras, lions and so much more. There will also be occasional sighting of African wild dogs, African bush elephants and cheetahs in addition to expecting rare views of leopards, Black rhinos and spotted hyenas among others.
Start your second and last day of the safari with lovely breakfast, then embark on the boat ride along River Rufiji where you will come face to face with gigantic Nile crocodile and Hippo populations as well as up to 100 of the 350 bird species in this park.
After this adventurous trip, we will drive to Mtemere airstrip for your direct flight back to Zanzibar Airport. Then be transferred to your hotel or wait for your booked flight back home. This marks the end of our 2 days Selous (Nyerere) National Park.
INCLUDED/EXCLUDED
- Accommodation in Arusha on arrival day.
- Accommodation in Arusha after safari.
- All entry fees in national parks as per itinerary
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
- 3 meals a day while on Safari
- All Accommodations in lodges on safari
- Entry and transit fees in Ngorongoro
- Ngorongoro Crater fee
- First aid kit
- Service of an English speaking driver-guide
- Transport in 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Driver's Salary and allowances
- Park fees for vehicle and driver
- Game drives as per the Itinerary
- Enough bottled water the whole safari
- Government taxes
- Flights
- Extras at the lodges
- Tips
- Extra activities (like a balloon ride $600 per person)
- And all not listed above
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