Nyerere National Park Safaris Tanzania (Selous Game Reserve)

The best time to visit Selous Game Reserve is during the dry season months of June, July, August, September, and October, when game clusters around the dwindling waterholes and temperatures are less searing than in the southern summer.

Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) offers great wildlife viewing. The string of lakes along the main circuit is a good place to see unusually large groups of giraffes alongside buffalo, waterbuck, impala and plains zebra.

Nyerere National Park is home to thousands of birds. Scientists have recorded over 445 different birds’ species that live in the various habitats within Nyerere. The giant kingfishers, the pink backed pelican, African skimmer live for instance near the lake areas, The white-fronted bee-eater, fish eagle, carmine, ibises and palm nut vultures. The purple-crested turaco, yellow-billed stork, trumpeter hornbill, white-crowned spur-winged plovers, malachite kingfishers and various small waders are among the other water birds that you can see in Nyerere National Park, in your safari tour.

A safari tour to Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve) costs between $500 and $1500 per day/night per person. Generally speaking, the cost of a Selous Safari will greatly be determined by the type of accommodation you will be staying at, as well as the number of days you plan to spend on you Safari tour.

The 10 Best Nyerere (Selous) National Park Luxury Safari tour Lodges & Camps for you are; Selous Safari Lodge, Rufiji River Camp, Selous Impala Camp, Roho ya Selous Camp, Laba Siwandu Camp, Serena Mivumo River Lodge, Sand Rivers Safari Camp Nyerere, Beho Beho.

Nyerere National Park is also one of the few national parks where you can go on a boat safari tour. It is also one of the few parks that allows walking safari. It is an ideal trip if you want to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Rufiji River with its many hippos, crocodiles and beautiful bird-life. The sunset can also be stunning from the boat – there is nothing quite like the serenity of the river while the sun dips below the horizon.

A day trip safari to Selous Game Reserve from Zanzibar is a thrilling and unforgettable experience, offering a chance to witness some of Tanzania’s most spectacular wildlife in their natural habitat. Despite being a long day, the adventure is well worth it, as it combines a scenic journey, incredible game viewing, and the opportunity to immerse yourself in one of Africa's largest and most pristine wildlife reserves. Here's everything you need to know about planning and enjoying a day trip to Selous from Zanzibar.

Selous Day Trip Safari from Dar es Salaam is the ideal way to explore one of Africa’s largest and most unspoiled reserves, Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve). This safari offers a thrilling one-day experience, allowing visitors to witness a diverse range of wildlife and stunning landscapes without requiring an extended stay. It's a perfect option for those with limited time who still want to enjoy the wonders of the African wilderness.

We will pick you to the hotel to Zanzibar Airport for your flight to Nyerere National Park's Mtemere Airstrip.  You will embark on a full-day game drive through Africa's largest park, Nyerere National Park. Keep your eyes peeled for a dazzling array of wildlife —elephants, zebras, giraffes, hippos. Finally, you'll return to the Mtemere Airstrip for your smooth flight back to Zanzibar.

Day 1; Fly to Selous & Full-Day Game Drive and Enjoy a thrilling game drive in Selous Game Reserve, home to African wild dogs and stunning wildlife.

Day2; Sunrise Boat Safari embark on a sunrise boat safari along the Rufiji River. Drift past pods of hippos, sunbathing crocodiles, and vibrant birdlife, with a chance of spotting elephants coming to drink & Departure to Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam.

Day 1; You move from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve) then you do bushman walking, a village tour, boat safari and game drive.

Day 2; Game drives in the Selous Game Reserve and a visit to the hot-springs

Day 3; Game Drives and get back to Zanzibar