Selous River Safaris: Your Guide to Tanzania's Wild Waters

Discover Selous Game Reserve covering a total area of 54,600km2 and consisting of rolling savannah, lakes, rivers and deltas, and is home to the largest concentration of elephants anywhere in the world. You can expect to see everything from hippopotami to crocodiles ,the African elephant, the African lion, and Cape Buffalo. The Selous is also a haven for Wild Dogs and is one of the few places in the world where these creatures can be seen in the wild.

Join us for an unforgettable safari experience from Zanzibar to the biggest National Park in Africa, Selous! Flights, transport, park fees and lunch are included. You will be picked up by our driver early in the morning and brought to the airport of Zanzibar. From here you will fly to the airstrip in Selous, where you will arrive a short flight after. The wildlife in Selous is waiting for you! Once you arrive you will be awaited by our driver guide. From this moment your safari adventure will start! Don´t forget to pack your camera, as you will be surrounded by wildlife, with the National Park having one of the best wildlife densities in Tanzania!! During lunch time you will experience an authentic bush lunch in the middle of the National Park. Enjoy the second half of your game drive before you are brought back to the airstrip of Selous Game Reserve. From here you will fly back to Zanzibar, from where our driver will be waiting for you to bring you back to your hotel.

This exclusive day safari to Selous Game Reserve offers a rare opportunity to experience one of Africa’s largest and most untouched wilderness areas all in a single day. Departing from Zanzibar at 6:00 AM by a flight, the adventure begins with a scenic aerial view of Tanzania’s diverse landscapes before landing directly in the heart of the reserve. Selous, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spans over 50,000 sq. km and is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including elephants, lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, hippos, and crocodiles. Its vast and varied ecosystem ranging from woodlands and grasslands to rivers and lakes offers an authentic safari experience, far from the crowds. What makes this safari unique is its blend of accessibility and depth. Ideal for travelers with limited time, it delivers a full day of immersive game viewing, complete with a bush picnic lunch, guided exploration, and the chance to witness animals in their natural habitat, undisturbed by mass tourism.

The Park offers an abundance of wild Nature, and all the plain mammals of East Africa can be encountered—best chances of seeing a wild dog, but still no guarantee. The park assures classic game drive through its savannah and drive along its many water bodies, including the great Rufiji River and lakes. Moreover, this tour offers unlimited game drives starting from early departure from Zanzibar to late departure from Selous.

Selous Game Reserve is the largest wildlife area in Africa. A UNISECO World Heritage site, this pristine uninhabited area is larger than Switzerland. Selous boasts Tanzania’s largest population of elephant as large numbers of lion, leopard, African hunting dog, buffalo and hippo. The Rufiji River is teeming with hippo and crocodile, and the birdlife is fantastic. Lion sightings are very common as the opportunistic creatures tend to laze around the lakes waiting for animals coming to drink. One of the attractions of the park is the chance to encounter wild dog. It is ideal for game drives, walking safari and cultural tours

This Safari is designed to save the peoples with limited time and budget. Perhaps of their time scarce or budget issues but they enjoy much their safari.

Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park) is a hidden gem in Tanzania, adding to its unique charm. As one of Africa’s largest untouched wilderness areas, it remains relatively undisturbed, with only 8% of the park’s northern region designated for photographic tourism. The reserve is traversed by the Rufiji River, Tanzania's second-largest river, which supports a rich and dynamic ecosystem. Selous is home to over 2,000 plant species, more than 350 bird and reptile species, and a remarkable variety of wildlife. From African bush elephants, hippos, and lions to Cape buffaloes, Maasai giraffes, and zebras, this park offers a truly diverse and captivating safari experience.

we design this trip to make sure our customer have more time inside the park for game drive so can be close to nature and also to have enjoy hotel ,culture tourism,boat safari as well walking safari in selous game reserve you can spot hyena,lion,elephant,giraffe,buffalo,impala,wildebeest,top, eland, kudu, waterbuck ,bush buck,hippo,crocodile,leopard and others

Have an opportunity to be in a boat while looking at the game animals and colourful birds in the Great Rufiji River. Selous is immense sanctuary, which measures 50,000 sq. km practically undisturbed by human impact.

Destination Overview Nyerere National Park – formally known as Selous Game Reserve A newly established Park is part of what is known as Selous Game Reserve. Founded in 2019 and covering over 30,000 square kilometres, now the largest National Park in Africa. The park boasts Tanzania's largest elephant population and many lions, leopards, African hunting dogs, buffaloes, and hippos. Species commonly seen are bushbucks, red and blue duikers, elands, hartebeests, hyenas, giraffes, oryx, reedbucks, impalas, waterbucks and zebras. The park has the most extensive range of safari activities, from Romantic Boat Safari along the Great Rufiji River, legendary fly camping trips, walking, and classic game driving in thriving wildlife areas.

Destination Overview Nyerere National Park – formally known as Selous Game Reserve A newly established Park is part of what is known as Selous Game Reserve. Founded in 2019 and covering over 30,000 square kilometres, now the largest National Park in Africa. The park boasts Tanzania's largest elephant population and many lions, leopards, African hunting dogs, buffaloes, and hippos. Species commonly seen are bushbucks, red and blue duikers, elands, hartebeests, hyenas, giraffes, oryx, reedbucks, impalas, waterbucks and zebras. The park has the most extensive range of safari activities, from Romantic Boat Safari along the Great Rufiji River, legendary fly camping trips, walking, and classic game driving in thriving wildlife areas.

The 03 days Southern Tanzania Safari flying to Selous is a short tour to the vast Selous Game reserve. Flying into Selous saves time on the road travel duration. Selous is rich in wildlife. You safari get you close to Wildlife with a boat safari on the great Rufiji River and an early morning game safari before flying back to Dar es salaam/ Zanzibar

Swap the hustle and bustle of Zanzibar for the idyllic landscape of Selous Game Reserve on this full day safari, travelling the distance seamlessly with round-trip flights. Discover Virgin African Bushes with Big Five. Optimize your chances of spotting elephants, zebra, and more as you explore the savannah landscape with a professional guide and avoid hidden costs with park fees, two complimentary bottles of sparkling wine, and meals included as per itinerary. This day trip available everyday!

Selous Game Reserve is a protected area in Southern Tanzania. It covers a total area of 50,000 km² and has additional buffer zones. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982 due to its wildlife diversity and undisturbed nature

Our guide are well trained and knowledgeable to make sure your well satisfied and also they will be able to see different animals and trees,