Selous Game Reserve – Africa’s Untamed Wilderness Venture deep into the heart of Tanzania’s wilderness at the Selous Game Reserve, one of Africa’s largest and most unspoiled wildlife sanctuaries. Covering an expanse of over 50,000 square kilometers, Selous offers an unrivaled safari experience, where vast landscapes of rivers, forests, and savannahs provide the perfect backdrop for wildlife adventures. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Selous is home to a remarkable diversity of wildlife. From large populations of elephants, hippos, and crocodiles to the elusive African wild dogs, Selous promises incredible game viewing. The reserve’s Rufiji River is its lifeline, attracting a rich array of animals and birdlife, making it ideal for boat safaris, a unique way to see wildlife up close. Selous is also known for its secluded and uncrowded atmosphere, allowing visitors to explore its wild beauty in relative privacy. Whether it's a walking safari through its rugged terrain or a boat safari along its winding rivers, Selous offers an intimate connection with nature rarely found elsewhere. For those looking to experience Africa’s raw and untamed beauty, Selous Game Reserve offers an unforgettable journey into one of the continent’s most iconic and remote wilderness areas.
Our two days safari to Nyerere National Park in southern Tanzania is a short African Safari with only one overnight at the national park, and has Boat Safari and Game Drives in the park as key activities. Suitable for safari enthusiasts' and new travellers coming to Zanzibar and Tanzania. Our team of tour guide and tour driver will pick you at your hotel in Dar Es Salaam or the Ferry station (if starting from Zanzibar) and after the safari your will also be dropped off at your hotel or ferry station. We also welcome expatriates and locals in Dar Es Salaam to book with us, with special discounted prices available for them.
This journey begins with a flight from Zanzibar to Nyerere national park. This journey will include a boat trip were you will also see monkeys and monitor lizards on top of the trees at the river banks. You can have a short-day safari or a full day safari to explore the whole lakes of Selous. You will have the opportunity to see the big 5 as well as camping.
The tour offers you the opportunity to visit the Mikumi National Park which has over time progressed to be a wildlife safari destination filled with amazing activities. In addition to this, you will also visit Nyerere NP also known as Selous Game Reserve. At Selous GR, you will do game drive, Boat safari and also a morning hike (2hrs walk) for those who are interested.