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Day Trip Safari to Selous game reserve from Zanzibar

About this experience

This exclusive day safari to Selous Game Reserve offers a rare opportunity to experience one of Africa’s largest and most untouched wilderness areas all in a single day. Departing from Zanzibar at 6:00 AM by a flight, the adventure begins with a scenic aerial view of Tanzania’s diverse landscapes before landing directly in the heart of the reserve.

Selous, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spans over 50,000 sq. km and is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including elephants, lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, hippos, and crocodiles. Its vast and varied ecosystem ranging from woodlands and grasslands to rivers and lakes offers an authentic safari experience, far from the crowds.

What makes this safari unique is its blend of accessibility and depth. Ideal for travelers with limited time, it delivers a full day of immersive game viewing, complete with a bush picnic lunch, guided exploration, and the chance to witness animals in their natural habitat, undisturbed by mass tourism.

At a glance

  • Duration: 12 hr
  • Private experience

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Day Trip Safari to Selous game reserve from Zanzibar
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour12 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesArabic (live guide), German (live guide), cmn (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), pl (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate 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

  • soft drinks and water
  • Pick up from hotel and drop off to the hotel
  • Lunch
  • park fees

Not included

  • Medical Insurance
  • Visa
  • Expenses of a personal nature

Itinerary and highlights

Our guide will meet you and brief you about the history park and he will show you different animals like elephants, lions, giraffe, wildebeest, zebras, hyena, impala, antelopes, buffalos, but very interesting thing is the Selous river where you will see hippos, crocodile, different kinds of birds and here is the place where you can see almost all animals like elephants looking for water or enjoying in a water .

Meeting and pickup information

  • We need travellers passports details, and their full names, and their WhatsApp number, and hotel they stay.

Languages and tickets

  • Arabic — Guide
  • German — Guide
  • cmn — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • pl — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Africa’s Home Tours & Safaris

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 12 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We need travellers passports details, and their full names, and their WhatsApp number, and hotel they stay.
Which guide languages are listed?
Arabic (live guide), German (live guide), cmn (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), pl (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 4–11; Youth tickets: age 12–17; Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 61+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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