Safari Details
3-Day Zanzibar to Selous Boat Fishing, Game Drive by Flight
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Escape the beaches of Zanzibar and immerse yourself in the untamed wilderness of Selous Game Reserve with this thrilling 3-day adventure. Designed for nature lovers and fishing enthusiasts, this fly-in safari offers a perfect blend of water-based exploration and classic African game drives in one of Tanzania’s lar...
Route At A Glance
A polished route framework, refined around your dates.
Over 3 Days, this route follows Zanzibar ➝ Nyerere NP ➝ Zanzibar, styled as fly-in beach-to-bush routing with a fast, high-impact safari rhythm. The final version can still 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 immerse yourself in the untamed wilderness of Selous Game Reserve with this thrilling 3-day adventure. Designed for nature lovers and fishing enthusiasts, this fly-in safari offers a perfect blend of water-based exploration and classic African game drives in one of Tanzania’s lar... 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's included on this route before you request a quote.
Included On This Safari
- Park Fees
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals And Drinks' (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- 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
- Roundtrip airport transfer
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
Your safari, one remarkable day at a time.
Explore the daily rhythm, places, meals, and overnight stays. Every detail can still be refined around your dates.
Day
01
Nyerere National Park
Flying From Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve) & Game Drives
Today's Experience
Our professional driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Zanzibar International Airport. You will fly to the Mtemere Airstrip at Nyerere National Park, and on arrival, you will do a full-day game drive. On the game drive, you will have wonderful experiences, since Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve) is the perfect destination for wildlife. You will get up close and personal with lion, elephant, rhinoceros, buffalo, leopard, giraffe, zebra and many other species that inhabit the reserve. In the afternoon, you will get a packed lunch and time to rest, then continue with game drive. In the evening, you will return to lodge or camp for your overnight stay
Day
02
Nyerere National Park
Boat Safari and Fishing Inside the Park
Today's Experience
After an early breakfast, our professional driver will pick up you to Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve) for the boat safari and some fishing activity. In the park, there the biggest river in Rufiji and lakes like Siwandu, Nzerekela that have a lot of fish easy to catch like tiger fish and catfish who are almost 30 to 45 kilogram. In the afternoon, you will get a packed lunch and time to rest, then continue with the boat ride until evening or sunset. You will get back to lodge or camp for dinner, your overnight rest and prepare for the next day's schedule.
Day
03
Nyerere National Park
Walking Safari and Flying Back to Zanzibar
Today's Experience
On this last day, before breakfast, you will do a walking tour in the forest, accompanied by an armed ranger. Return to the camp for breakfast and prepare to leave. Our driver will pick you up at Mtemere Airstrip for your flight back Zanzibar.
Activities
Real experiences included on this route.
Boat Safari
Explore the Wild From the Water. When most people think of a safari, they imagine bumpy rides through dusty roads, looking out for lions, elephants, and giraffes. But there’s another side of Tanzania’s wilderness...
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Walking Safari
A True Adventure on Foot. When you think of a safari in Tanzania, you probably imagine driving through endless plains in a 4x4, spotting lions, elephants, and giraffes from the safety of a vehicle. That’s an amazing...
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Game Drive
An Unforgettable Adventure. When you think about visiting Tanzania, one thing you should not miss is going on a game drive. It’s one of the best ways to experience the beauty of African wildlife up close and trust m...
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Fishing
Explore the Country’s Pristine Waters. Tanzania is not only famous for its wildlife safaris and breathtaking landscapes but also offers exceptional opportunities for fishing enthusiasts. From the deep blue waters of...
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Starting price guide before your custom quote.
Travelers
Adult pp
Child pp
1
$1,500
$1,020
2
$1,100
$748
3
$1,100
$748
4
$1,060
$721
5
$1,100
$748
6+
$1,020
$694
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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