1 Day Luxury Fly-in Safari to Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve)2026-20277

Safari Overview

This one luxury fly-in safari to Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) is the ultimate choice for travelers short on time but eager to experience the magic of Tanzania’s wilderness.
You’ll fly directly from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar to the park no long drives, just pure adventure from the moment you take off.

Once you arrive, you’ll enjoy a game drive in an open 4x4 vehicle and a boat safari on the Rufiji River, giving you a perfect mix of land and water exploration. The park is home to elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, zebras, and countless bird species all set in a breathtaking landscape of forests, rivers, and open plains.

This trip is ideal for couples, families, or solo travelers who want a luxury safari experience with everything taken care of from flights and transfers to meals and expert guiding.

Safari Highlights

• Return flight from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park.
• Enjoy a morning game drive through the park’s scenic plains and woodlands.
• Experience a boat safari on the Rufiji River, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and amazing birdlife.
• Delicious bush lunch served in the wild or at a scenic riverside lodge.
• Professional English-speaking safari guide and full ground handling.
• Hassle-free, all-inclusive luxury day trip fly in, explore, and fly back the same day.

Day 1: Dar es Salaam/Zanzibar – Nyerere National Park – Dar es Salaam/Zanzibar

Your day starts early in the morning with a short, scenic flight from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park. Upon arrival, your experienced guide will meet you at the airstrip, ready to take you on a morning game drive across the park’s diverse habitats.

You’ll have the chance to spot elephants grazing under baobab trees, giraffes stretching for leaves, zebras roaming in herds, and predators like lions or leopards resting in the shade. Your guide will make sure you capture the best views and photos while sharing interesting insights about the wildlife and ecosystem.

After your morning safari, you will enjoy a delicious bush lunch served in the heart of nature, a moment of pure tranquility surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African wild.

In the afternoon, your adventure continues with a boat safari along the Rufiji River, one of the park’s highlights. Glide across calm waters as you watch hippos play, crocodiles sunbathe, and colorful birds soar above. The mix of wildlife and scenery makes this one of the most peaceful yet exciting safari experiences in Tanzania.

By late afternoon, you’ll return to the airstrip for your flight back to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar, arriving in the early evening full of incredible memories, photos, and stories to tell.

Meals: Lunch and Soft Drinks

What’s Included

Ø  Return flights from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park

Ø  All ground transfers and park entry fees

Ø  Private boat safari on the Rufiji River

Ø  Game drive in an open 4x4 vehicle

Ø  Bush lunch (with soft drinks and bottled water)

Ø  Professional English-speaking safari guide

Ø  Government taxes and conservation fees

What’s Not Included

Ø  International flights

Ø  Alcoholic beverages

Ø  Travel insurance

Ø  Tips for guide and lodge staff

Ø  Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)