1-Day Fly-In Nyerere National Park (Selous) Safari

Tanzania | Scenic Flight, Wildlife Viewing & Guided Game Drive

Tour Overview

Experience the wild beauty of southern Tanzania on a full-day fly-in safari to Nyerere National Park, formerly part of the famous Selous Game Reserve. Avoid a long road journey and travel by domestic aircraft to the park, where expansive wilderness, riverine landscapes, woodland, and open plains provide excellent opportunities to spot African wildlife. Enjoy a guided game drive with a professional safari guide in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, and, with luck, lions, wild dogs, and other predators. This adventure offers an exciting taste of one of Tanzania’s largest and most diverse protected wilderness areas before your return flight later in the day.

Day Itinerary

Morning Pick-Up and Flight to Nyerere National Park

Begin with an early transfer to the departure airport or airstrip for your scheduled domestic flight to Nyerere National Park. Enjoy aerial views of Tanzania’s changing landscapes as you fly south toward the park. Flight times, departure points, and arrival airstrips depend on the confirmed airline schedule and your selected package.

Arrival and Meet Your Safari Guide

Upon arrival at the designated airstrip, meet your professional safari guide and board a safari vehicle. Receive a short briefing about the day’s activities, wildlife viewing, and park guidelines before heading into the wilderness.

Guided Game Drive in Nyerere National Park

Explore the park’s varied habitats on a guided game drive. Look for elephants moving through the woodland, giraffes browsing on acacia trees, zebras and antelopes grazing across open areas, and hippos or crocodiles near waterways where conditions allow. Your guide will interpret animal behaviour, explain the ecosystem, and help you search for predators and other wildlife. Sightings depend on seasonal conditions, animal movements, and luck.

Safari Lunch and Relaxation

Pause for lunch at a designated picnic site or another approved location, depending on the operator’s arrangements and park regulations. Take in the peaceful wilderness surroundings and enjoy a break before continuing your wildlife exploration or preparing for departure.

Final Wildlife Viewing and Return Flight

Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy additional game viewing before returning to the designated airstrip. Board your scheduled flight back to your departure destination, where a transfer can be arranged to your hotel or agreed drop-off point if included in your package.

End of Safari

Arrive at your return airport and continue with your onward arrangements, bringing your memorable fly-in safari to an end. The exact timing and duration of the game drive will depend on the flight timetable and the arrangements confirmed by your safari operator.

Meals: Lunch, subject to package confirmation

Overnight: No overnight accommodation

End of Tour: Return flight and transfer to your agreed drop-off point, where included