About this experience
In the morning, you will start your safari in Zanzibar, flying in a light aircraft to the Selous, one of Africa’s most significant game reserves. On arrival at Mtemere airstrip, you will be met by our driver guide for greetings and a briefing about your day trip tour plan.
You will start a safari game drive, sightseeing the game in the park, driving through the savannah and along the river and lakes. Game drives are the best way to explore giant games like elephants, buffaloes and predators like lions. In addition, the Selous is home to the largest population of wild dogs in Africa, which is a real highlight if you are lucky enough to encounter a pack.
At around noontime, your guide will stop for a lunch buffet in a stunning location with a clear park view of the park. Then, you will continue to explore the African bushes before returning to the airstrip at around 18h00 for your scheduled flight back to Zanzibar.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Breakfast
- Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
- for 18 y/o and above
Itinerary and highlights
This Luxury Day Safari Tour with a professional photographer is ideally designed to provide a lifetime awe-inspiring safari experience. Often, our guests refer to this iconic safari tour as a “from Sunrise to sunset safari tour” because the tour is straightforward at 6 a.m., departing from Zanzibar and arriving in Selous at 6:30 a.m.
Our guests will explore the untouched and authentic remote wilderness areas that boast Tanzania's largest elephant population and many lions, leopards, African hunting dogs, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, giraffes and zebras.
The safari tour is well-organised; there will be enough tea and coffee breaks, cold water, soft drinks and a lunch buffet during midday. Our photographer will capture beautiful photos from start to finish, and you will be provided with the photo link a few days after your safari.
Finally, you will end the tour with a sunset flight from Selous to Zanzibar, with a transfer to your hotel for a drop-off.
Meeting and pickup information
- Jahazi Restaurant is located at the Abedi Amani Karume International Airport. The restaurant is located opposite the Domestic Arrival /Departure Gate.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Safari Gateway Ltd
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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