Duration
2-Day
Nyerere (Selous) National Park, Tanzania
Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park, Tanzania's largest protected wildlife reserve, for an unforgettable two-day safari. Explore savannahs and woodlands on game drives, spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, and zebras. On day two, begin with a sunrise boat safari along the rivers to see hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds. Visit a Maasai village for a cultural experience before flying back to Zanzibar. A thrilling blend of wildlife and culture in Tanzania's wild south!
Plan snapshot
Duration
2-Day
Route
Zanzibar to Zanzibar
Via Nyerere NP
Country & park
Tanzania / Nyerere (Selous) National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
2 years
Activities
game drives & boat trip
Accommodation
Selous Safari Lodge - Mid-range lodge just outside Nyerere NP – Lunch & Dinner Included
Meals
Lunch & Dinner Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This mid-range tour uses lodges.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 2 years.
Day 1
Mid-range lodge just outside Nyerere NP – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
You will be picked up from your hotel in Zanzibar in the morning and transferred to the airport for your flight to Nyerere National Park. Upon arrival, your safari guide will meet you and begin a full-day game drive across the park’s vast and diverse landscapes, including open savannas, miombo woodlands, and riverine areas teeming with life. During the drive, spot elephants roaming the plains, lions resting under acacia trees, giraffes browsing treetops, zebras and wildebeests grazing, hippos in the rivers and crocodiles. Around midday, enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic bush spot while observing wildlife activity and taking in the sights and sounds of the wilderness. In the afternoon, continue exploring more of the park’s hidden corners, enjoying additional wildlife sightings and photographing the breathtaking scenery. At the end of the day, transfer to Selous Safari Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, resting and preparing for the next day’s adventure. Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2
After breakfast at Selous Safari Lodge, you will join an early morning shared boat safari along the Rufiji River, home to hippos, Nile crocodiles, and unique fish species. Glide along the river while observing wildlife, listening to the sounds of the bush, and enjoying the scenic beauty of the surrounding wetlands and lush riverbanks. After the boat tour, you will visit a Maasai village, meet the community, and learn about their traditions before continuing to nearby local villages for additional cultural insights. Around lunchtime, you will sit down for a packed hot lunch. At around 14:00, you will begin heading to Mtemere Airstrip to catch your flight back to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, concluding your unforgettable two-day Nyerere National Park adventure. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Park fees (For non-residents)
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
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Offered by
Telly Africa Safaris Ltd is a Local or Tanzanian registered Company and licensed tour operator with offices in Arusha, Tanzania. We are dedicated to offering you the real experience of adventures, excursions, tours around Tanzania National Parks, and its environs. We consider it our responsibility to provide you with the means to have not only a wonderful holiday here in Tanzania but also an opportunity to experience a variety of different national parks, game reserves and mountain hiking.
Office In
Tanzania
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2018)
Member Of
TANAPA, BRELA & Tourism Association
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5From the first contact onwards, we felt that we were in good hands. Telly was extremely professional and tailored our program exactly as we wanted it to be. All questions were answered thoroughly and within a few hours, adjustments to the program were done with the greatest kindness. We think that telly went more than the extra mile to create a wonderful experience for us. The tour itself was a 6 day Kilimandscharo hike for 2. We had the best guide possible (Babaluu), who motivated us in moments of despair and entertained us on the long hikes. Without him, we wouldn't have made it. Also the team, porters and cooks, made sure the hike was as convenient as possible. It was hard and strenuous, but with the team and organisation, we always felt safe. Telly even asked us during the tour how we were doing and wished us the best of luck for the summit. These little things showed us, that the company really cared for its customers. By the way, the value for money was outstanding. We are looking forward to the safari and the zanzibar trip we booked with Telly.
Thomas · Austria
I found it quite difficult to decide whether to book a safari before we travelled to Zanzibar or while we were there. I honestly didn't know how to tell what was genuine as I was getting so many people contacting me via WhatsApp. Finally we booked one just a couple of days before doing it. I went through safari bookings.com and I received my three quotes very quickly. We chose to go with Telly Safaris as all communication felt professional, genuine and was always prompt and answered all our questions honestly. Telly were not the cheapest company but they were worth every single penny. We were picked up on time, at 4.30am for our 1 day safari. Our drivers were fabulous, nothing was a problem even after setting off and my husband thought he had left his phone in the hotel ....we were driven all the way back for it(it was eventually found in his pocket, he's no good at early mornings). We were escorted in to the check in area of airport and introduced to the staff member dealing with our flight then sat with us while we waited and had a coffee. The tiny 12 seater plane was just out of this world and not what we had expected.....the flight alone was worth what we paid. It was Great. On arrival we instantly met Raphael and his super capable driver. We set of at 8am , had two stops, one for coffee and a bun and a toilet break behind a tree if needed and then again for the most delicious hot food, fresh fruit and ice cold soft drinks and water. Proper toilets are available here. We safaried until about 10 mins until our flight was due and were still seeing animals around the runway. We saw elephants, lions, giraffes, zebra, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, warthogs, wildebeest, vultures eating a buffalo carcass, sea fish eagles and many many other types of birds. Also so many different antelopes etc. Flight back and pick up from airport was equally as well arranged and enjoyed as it was on the way. We feel so lucky to have been able to get to enjoy such a magnificent, magical day which was further enhanced by the 4 other guests in the safari jeep. The jeep sat 6 and had no sides, or back so visibility was fantastic.
LAURA McLEAN · United Kingdom
The most satisfying aspect was the fast turnaround and the ability to clarify the multiple aspects of the logistics. Secondly our guide/driver was 90% fluent in our native language (French), same for the English (I am bilingual). French was used the most and sometime, english filled the gap. In other words, communication was quick, easy and highly efficient. IMO the value for money is on par and most likely higher than the other safaris. Note that many safaris start by a day at the hotel...therfore a 5 days is in fact a 4 days safari...smart scam IMAO. THe only (slightly negative) aspect was about the driving..just wondering. The car was worn and required some attention. The positive side is that it provided us with the opportunity to be closer and interact with people. Last, we wonder if the driving/route can be optimized. Our GPS app provided the actual path we used, seems it can be improved. All things considered, I would have no hesitation to go on another safari with Telly.
Laurent LEARD · France
We had good contact by e-mail to organize our trip. The arrange everything and it was al perfect! They booked the flights, transfers and hotels reley well. Our guide Aaron was the best! he was kind, always on time and showed use the beaty of Tanzania. We loved the whole trip, saw many animals and sleep in the best hotels. Thankss Telly Africa Safari for de good orginizing and special thanks to the best guide Aaron!
Esther and Alex · Netherlands
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 2 years and older.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Selous Safari Lodge - Mid-range lodge just outside Nyerere NP – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included
This tour starts and ends in Zanzibar
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Telly Africa Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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