8-Day Nyerere National Park (Selous) And Zanzibar Packages
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The 8-Day Nyerere National Park (Selous) and Zanzibar Packages offer an incredible blend of wildlife exploration and beach relaxation in Tanzania. Immerse yourself in the captivating wilderness of Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) and then unwind on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar, creating a perfect holiday experience.
Days 1-4: Nyerere National Park (Selous) Arrive in Dar es Salaam and take a scenic flight to Nyerere National Park (Selous). Stay in comfortable accommodation within the reserve and embark on thrilling wildlife adventures over the next four days. Experience unforgettable game drives, guided by experienced rangers who will lead you through diverse landscapes and provide opportunities to observe an array of wildlife species. Enjoy the beauty of the reserve on a boat safari along the Rufiji River and delve deeper into the wilderness on a guided walking safari. Capture remarkable photographs and cherish encounters with elephants, lions, zebras, and many more incredible creatures.
Days 5-8: Zanzibar Beach Escape Leave Nyerere National Park behind and fly to the tropical paradise of Zanzibar. Arrive at your beachfront resort and embrace the tranquillity of the island. Spend four days relaxing on the stunning white sandy beaches, swimming in the clear turquoise waters, and soaking up the sun. Engage in water activities such as snorkelling or diving to discover the vibrant marine life thriving beneath the surface. Explore the cultural gems of Zanzibar, including the historic Stone Town and spice plantations. Indulge in delicious cuisine, from fresh seafood to unique local flavours, and witness captivating sunsets that paint the sky with breathtaking colours.
Day 8: Departure On your final day, bid farewell to Zanzibar and prepare for departure. Transfer to the airport, taking cherished memories of your wildlife encounters in Nyerere National Park and the blissful beach escape in Zanzibar with you.
Throughout the journey, experienced guides and attentive staff will ensure your comfort and safety, providing insightful information about the destinations and making your experience truly memorable. The 8-Day Nyerere National Park (Selous) and Zanzibar Packages offer the perfect combination of thrilling wildlife encounters and rejuvenating beach relaxation, promising an unforgettable adventure in Tanzania.
Transport from and to airport Arusha
Zanzi Trekking and Safaris is indeed a reliable service provider that offers transportation to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha, Tanzania. They specialize in organizing trekking expeditions and safaris in the region.
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a representative from Zanzi Trekking and Safaris will be waiting to greet you. They will assist you with your luggage and ensure a smooth and comfortable transfer to your accommodation in Arusha. Likewise, when it’s time for your departure, they will arrange for transportation from your hotel to the airport, ensuring you reach your flight on time.

Day 1
- Nyerere National Park {Selous Game Reserve}
- Drive to Selous game reserve at 5 hrs from Dar es Salaam. On the way you will stop at Kibiti for lunch and then proceed to Selous for check in. After check in and relaxing a bit you will then go on a late afternoon boat safari on Rufiji River. After the boat safari you will then go back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 2
- Nyerere National Park {Selous Game Reserve}
- Safari Start after an early morning breakfast. You will have a full day safari on this day exploring the vast and untamed Selous Game Reserve. Hot Lunch can be served or you can opt for a picnic lunch. This should be arranged with your guide. Dinner and overnight at the tented camp.
Day 3
- Nyerere National Park {Selous Game Reserve} - Zanzibar
- Walking safari with armed ranger guide. Early morning you will be driven to the entrance gate to start your walking safari in the park. Starting time will be arranged by your guide. After the walking safari you will then be driven to the hotel for check out and preparing to drive back to Dar es Salaam to take your late afternoon/night flight to Zanzibar. At the airport you will be transferred to the northern part of the island, Hilton Hotel.
Day 4
- Zanzibar Island
- After some days with scheduled programs, on this day you will decide when to wake up and when to eat on your on. Just a day at leisure at the hotel. You can decide where you will eat you lunch and dinner. There is plenty of restaurants along the beach where one can eat.
Day 5
- Zanzibar Island
Relax at the hotel till afternoon. Lunch at the hotel and you will be picked up from the hotel around 1500 hrs to go on a spice Tour. Zanzibar has a lot of spice farms which you can explore and taste some of them if you would love to. After the spice Tour you will then drive to Stone town for a city Tour and explore the town on your on.
We recommend visiting Africa House Hotel to watch the sunset and get some sundowners before you go for dinner. At the Forodhani gardens there is a fish market where different people sell different kinds of sea food, fruits, Zanzibari dishes and fruit juice worth trying.
Day 6
- Zanzibar
Just another day at leisure. Unless you would want to do something else other than sunbathing. There is several options of things you could do. From diving lesson (can be arranged) fishing trip, snorkeling, prison island visit. Just a few things to mention.
Day 7
- Zanzibar
On this day you will be picked up from the hotel in the morning to join a Safari Blue trip in Fumba. This will be a full day Tour which take you out to sea, small island, snorkeling and food tasting. You must do trip which is included in the whole Tour.
Day 8
- Zanzibar - Dar Es Salaam
- On this day you will then check out from the hotel after breakfast then transferred to the airport to take your flight back home or to dar es salaam. pick up time from the hotel will vary according to your flight/ferry schedule. we strongly advice people to take an early flight/ferry to dar es salaam if you are going to fly from dar es salaam
8 days nyerere national park
No. of Persons | Days | Luxury($) | Comfort($) | Standard($) |
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1 | 5 | 2,450 | 2,050 | 1,805 |
2 | 5 | 1,900 | 1,610 | 1,460 |
3-4 | 5 | 1,775 | 1,500 | 1,350 |
More than 4 | 5 | 1,725 | 1,450 | 1,300 |
Included
- Book your flights to the airport in Dar Es Salaam or Zanzibar and share with us your flight details.
- Transfer from and back to the hotel is included in your package and we will organize it to you.
$1300to $2450 pp. (USD)









