Safari Details
3-Day Fly Zanzibar to Nyerere NP, Night Game Drive
Escape the beaches of Zanzibar and fly into the heart of Tanzania’s largest protected wilderness on this exciting 3-day safari to Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve). Known for its vast landscapes and diverse wildlife, Nyerere NP offers an unforgettable blend of adventure, tranquility, and raw nat...
Route At A Glance
A polished route framework, refined around your dates.
Escape the beaches of Zanzibar and fly into the heart of Tanzania’s largest protected wilderness on this exciting 3-day safari to Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve). Known for its vast landscapes and diverse wildlife, Nyerere NP offers an unforgettable blend of adventure, tranquility, and raw nat... The final version can shift lodge level, flight timing, activity rhythm, and beach or city connections.
Trip Overview
Best suited to private tour, mid-range.
Escape the beaches of Zanzibar and fly into the heart of Tanzania’s largest protected wilderness on this exciting 3-day safari to Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve). Known for its vast landscapes and diverse wildlife, Nyerere NP offers an unforgettable blend of adventure, tranquility, and raw nat... Uwanda can adjust accommodation, activity rhythm, and transfer style around your dates and budget.
Human planning note
This route is best treated as a starting design, not a fixed bus tour. Tell Uwanda your arrival point, travel month, and comfort level so the team can tune the route before quoting.
Included And Excluded
Know what is usually included before you request a quote.
Included In Planning
- Private safari vehicle and professional driver-guide as agreed in the final quote.
- Park entry planning, route coordination, and activity timing support.
- Accommodation matching based on selected budget, mid-range, or luxury comfort level.
- Meals and drinking water during safari days according to the confirmed itinerary.
- Airport, hotel, or ferry pickup coordination where included in the agreed route.
Usually Excluded
- International flights, visas, travel insurance, and personal medical expenses.
- Tips, premium drinks, laundry, personal purchases, and optional upgrades.
- Domestic flights unless clearly included in the confirmed package quote.
- Extra hotel nights before or after safari unless requested and added to the quote.
Itinerary Flow
A day-by-day flow that can still be customized.
Each day shows the route focus, main destination, meal plan, and suggested accommodation from the imported Uwanda database.
DAY 1
Day 1
Flying Zanzibar to Selous for Full-Day Game Drive
Description
Our professional driver will pick you up from the hotel to Zanzibar International Airport to fly to Nyerere National Park. After arrival, you start the journey to Selous Game Reserve with our professional driver and tour guide. At Selous Game Reserve you will do a full-day drive, in the afternoon you will get a packed launch and time to rest. Then continue with the game until 4:00 PM when you will get back at the camp for night game drive preparation. Night game drives take about from 6:)0 PM to 11:00 PM. At night time there are a lot of animals walking and active at night there is a big percentage to see many cat species, especially lions, leopards and other animals. You will have dinner at the bush in the night.
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DAY 2
Day 2
Village Tour and Boat Safari in Nyerere National Park
Description
In the morning, you will have breakfast and time to rest. From 10:00 AM, you will do a village tour at Mloka village until the time of launch. You will be back at the camp for the launch. At 4:00 PM, you will go to the Rufiji River for a boat safari until sunset where you will be back at the lodge for dinner, sleeping, and preparation for the next day's schedule.
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DAY 3
Day 3
Walking Safari and Flying to Zanzibar Island
Description
On your last day, before breakfast, you will do a walking tour in the forest, accompanied by an armed ranger. Then, you will return to the hotel for breakfast and prepare for your trip to the Mtemere Airstrip where you will be picked up by our drivers for your flight to Zanzibar.
Safari Gallery
The landscapes and lodge mood behind this journey.
Experience Notes
What Uwanda can coordinate behind the scenes.
Park Fees
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Drinks And Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Hotel Transfer
Activities
Experiences that can enrich this route.
Private Game Drives
Flexible wildlife viewing with a guide who can adjust pacing around sightings, photography light, and guest comfort.
Scenic Route Planning
Uwanda helps shape road, flight, and park sequencing so the journey feels practical rather than rushed.
Optional Add-Ons
Depending on the route, ask about boat safaris, walking safaris, hot springs, culture visits, Zanzibar extensions, or lodge upgrades.
Prices
Starting price guide before your custom quote.
Travelers
Adult pp
Child pp
1
$1,500
$1,020
2
$1,018
$692
3
$1,018
$692
4
$1,000
$680
5
$1,018
$692
6+
$990
$673
Children are priced using this safari age policy: 5-12 years. Younger infants can be confirmed by Uwanda during final quoting.
- Rates shown on this website are starting points and may change by season, lodge availability, routing, and flight cost.
- Final quotes should confirm accommodation names, room type, inclusions, park fees, transfers, and payment timing.
- Luxury, honeymoon, family, and private fly-in versions can be priced separately on request.
Booking Confidence
What to confirm before you secure the safari.
Before You Book
Uwanda can confirm the best travel sequence, realistic transfer time, and whether road or flight routing suits your dates better.
Upgrade Possibilities
Ask about luxury lodges, private fly-in links, honeymoon touches, photography pacing, or extra nights in Zanzibar or Arusha.
Quote Clarity
Share your budget direction early so the team can recommend the right accommodation level instead of overselling the route.
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