3 days Selous Game Reserve Safari

The journey

3 DAYS SELOUS / NYERERE NATIONAL PARK FROM ZANZIBAR "River Safari + Big 5 in 3 Days - No Long Drives" Pick up: Zanzibar Stone Town/Beach Hotels | Drop off: Zanzibar Selous is now Nyerere National Park Africa’s largest game reserve + UNESCO site. Best for boat safaris, walking safaris + Big 5 without crowds. Africa’s Largest Wilderness + The River Safari Park" PARK DESCRIPTION Nyerere National Park, formerly Selous Game Reserve, is the largest game reserve in Africa at 50,000 sq km. Bigger than Switzerland. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Tanzania’s best-kept secrets. Unlike the crowded Serengeti, Selous is wild, remote, and untouched. The Rufiji River cuts through the middle, creating a green paradise of lakes, swamps, and woodlands. What makes Selous unique? It’s the only park in Tanzania where you can do 3 things in 1 trip: Game Drive + Boat Safari + Walking Safari. You’ll see huge herds of Elephants, Buffalo, Hippo, big Lion prides, and one of the last strongholds of African Wild Dog Plus 440+ bird species. It’s perfect for clients coming from Zanzibar - just a 45min flight Beach + Bush in 3 days. ITINERARY SELOUS G.R/ NYERERE NP 3 DAYS/ 2 NIGHTS Day 1 - Early morning hotel pick up-4:00am - Morning flight to Selous-Mtemere- 06:00am - Full day Game drive in the largest national parks in the world- enjoy the untouched wilderness and rich biodiversity - Overnight stay at Africa Safari Selous Lodge. DAY 2. - Morning BUSHWALK accompanied by a Maasai worrior and ranger. - Mid- Morning breakfast - - Afternoon Boat safari in majestic Rufiji river - Overnight at Africa Safari Selous Lodge- Full board DAY 3 - Early morning hotel check out - Full day game drive - Afternoon flight back to Zanzibar.- 4:00pm - Transfer back to Hotel. End of service. "Africa’s Largest Wilderness + The River Safari Park" TOP 5 HIGHLIGHTS 1. BOAT SAFARI ON RUFIJI RIVER Get 5 meters from 200+ hippos and giant Nile crocodiles. See elephants swimming, fish eagles diving. This is the 1 activity in Selous. 2. WALKING SAFARI The only place in Southern Tanzania to walk with an armed ranger. Track animals, see insects, birds, and learn bush survival. Adrenaline + education. 3. BIG 5 + WILD DOG Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino. Plus the endangered African Wild Dog - Selous has one of the largest populations left. 4. NO CROWDS With 50,000 sq km and few lodges, you’ll often have sightings completely to yourself. Pure wilderness feeling. 5. SCENERY Baobab trees, red sandy tracks, vast plains, and the wide Rufiji River. Amazing for photography. QUICK FACTS Location: Southern Tanzania.flight from Zanzibar Size: 50,000 sq km - 5x the size of Serengeti Best For: Boat safari, Walking safari, Birding, Wild Dog, No crowds Best Time June - October & December - March - Dry season. Animals at the river Activities Game Drive, Boat Safari, Walking Safari, Bird Watching SELOUS VS OTHER PARKS Selous/Nyerere Serengeti Mikumi Crowds Very Few Very Busy Medium Activities Game + Boat + Walk Game Drive Only Game Drive Only Wild Dog Excellent Total Safari Time : ∼8-10 hours of game activities

Highlights

• safari vehicle
• Southern circuit wildlife
• Optional river experience

Day by day

1. 1

   Arrival and transfer

   Transfer and evening briefing before safari activities.

2. 2

   Game activities

   Full-day private game viewing and optional water-based experience.

3. 3

   Final game drive and departure

   Morning activity and onward transfer.