3-Day Fly-In Bird Watching & Fishing Safari in Nyerere NP

3-Day Fly-In Bird Watching & Fishing Safari in Nyerere NP

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Tour Overview

What Makes This Safari Stand Out

Experience a 3-day fly-in safari to Nyerere National Park with bird watching, fishing, boat safari, game drives, and walking safari. Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and hundreds of birds. Cruise the Rufiji River for fishing and wildlife, then explore on foot before flying back. Perfect for nature and bird lovers!
  • Duration3 Days
  • Tour StartZanzibar
  • Tour EndZanzibar
  • TransportSafari Vehicles (4x4)
  • Travel StylePrivate Tour
  • Tour ComfortMid-Range

Where You'll Go

Safari Route Map

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Experience Types

Included Safari Activities

Pricing

Group Size & Age Pricing

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Group Size Adult (per person) Child (per person)
1 Person On request N/A (solo)
2 People On request On request
3 People On request On request
4 People On request On request
5 People On request On request
6+ People On request On request
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Day By Day

3 Day Itinerary

Day 1 Zanzibar – Fly to Nyerere National Park (Selous) & Game Drive Main Destination: Nyerere (Selous) National Park

Morning transfer from your hotel to Zanzibar Airport for your scheduled flight to Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve).

Upon arrival at the airstrip, you will be welcomed by your guide and start a game drive safari. During the drive you will have great opportunities to see wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, buffalo, lions and many bird species.

Picnic lunch in the bush.

Afternoon game drive continues exploring the park.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge

Accommodation
Selous Safari Lodge Lodge Mid-range
Meal plan
No meals & drinks
Day 2 Full Day Boat Safari & Fishing on Rufiji River Main Destination: Nyerere (Selous) National Park

After breakfast, depart for a full day boat safari and fishing experience along the famous Rufiji River.

This river is one of the best places in Tanzania for bird watching, where you can spot kingfishers, fish eagles, herons, storks, and many other water birds.

You will also enjoy fishing activities while cruising through the river channels surrounded by hippos and crocodiles.

Enjoy a picnic lunch on the riverbank, then continue fishing and bird watching until sunset.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge

Accommodation
Selous Safari Lodge Lodge Mid-range
Meal plan

Meals

Lunch Dinner

Drinks

Beer & Wine Bottle Water Soft Drinks
Day 3 Walking Safari – Fly Back Main Destination: Nyerere (Selous) National Park

Early breakfast followed by a guided walking safari outnside the wilderness of Nyerere National Park. This experience allows you to explore the bush on foot while learning about animal tracks, plants, and birdlife.

Later transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Zanzibar.

Accommodation No overnight accommodation for this day.
Meal plan

Meals

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Drinks

Beer & Wine Bottle Water Soft Drinks

What Is Covered

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's included
Park Fees
All Shown Activities
Meals & Drinks
Professional Guide
All Transport
Domestic Flights
All Taxes/VAT
Hotel Transfers
Accommodation
Not included
International Flights
Staff Tips
Personal Expenses
Tax Increases

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