🦁 1-Day Selous Safari by Air – A Wild African Experience from Zanzibar

Full Day Language: English

Fly from Zanzibar for a once-in-a-lifetime African safari in the vast and untamed Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park). This full-day adventure by air gives you the chance to explore one of Africa’s largest protected wilderness areas in just one day. From lions and elephants to hippos and giraffes, you'll encounter incredible wildlife in their natural habitat, guided by expert rangers. The tour includes return flights, park fees, game drive, and a classic bush lunch.

📍 Tour Highlights

🛩️ Return Flight from Zanzibar to Selous 🚙 Full-Day Game Drive in a 4x4 Safari Vehicle 🦓 See Elephants, Giraffes, Lions, Hippos & More 🍽️ Enjoy a Classic Bush Lunch in the Reserve 👨‍✈️ Guided by Experienced Safari Rangers 📸 Unforgettable Wildlife Photography Opportunities

🧭 Tour Itinerary

1. Early Morning Hotel Pickup
Your day begins before sunrise with a hotel pickup and transfer to Zanzibar Airport. Check-in assistance is provided for your domestic flight to the Selous airstrip.
2. Scenic Flight to Selous Game Reserve
Take a short, scenic flight over the Tanzanian mainland, watching the landscapes shift from ocean to forest and river systems. Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed by your safari driver-guide.
3. Full-Day Game Drive Adventure
Hop into a specially adapted open-sided safari vehicle and begin your journey into the heart of Selous. Your experienced guide will navigate through bush tracks and open plains as you search for wildlife including elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, buffalos, hippos, crocodiles, and various birds. The vastness of the reserve allows for uncrowded game viewing.
4. Bush Lunch in the Wild
Midday, you’ll stop for a delicious bush-style lunch served at a safe scenic location. Relax and soak in the sights and sounds of Africa with your meal under the trees or in a rustic camp area.
5. Afternoon Safari & Return Flight
After lunch, continue with a short afternoon game drive or explore a different part of the reserve. By late afternoon, you’ll return to the airstrip for your flight back to Zanzibar. Upon landing, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel, arriving by evening with a camera full of memories.
📅 What's Included

✅Entry assistance and reservation ✅Return flights from Zanzibar to Selous ✅All park and landing fees 4x4 open-vehicle game drive ✅English-speaking professional safari guide ✅Packed or hot bush lunch ✅Bottled water and soft drinks ✅Hotel transfers (Zanzibar) 🚫 Alcoholic beverages

🎒What to Bring

Passport or ID for domestic flights Binoculars and camera Sunhat and sunscreen Comfortable clothing and closed shoes Light jacket (mornings may be chilly)

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