Nyerere Selous Explorer
A short fly-in taste of the Rufiji wilderness
Overview
Four days and a short flight bring you to the Rufiji, the wild heart of Nyerere (Selous). Combine boat safaris, walking and game drives from a single riverside camp, watching elephants at the water and drifting past hippo pods as the sun sets — the easiest wild add-on to a Zanzibar beach stay.
With a quick hop from Dar or Zanzibar, there are no long road transfers — just three nights of water and land safaris in one of Africa's great reserves.
Who It's For
Travellers short on time or pairing the bush with Zanzibar, who want boat safaris and wilderness without a long itinerary.
Package Highlights
Easy Fly-In
Short hop from Dar or Zanzibar
Boat Safaris
Cruise the Rufiji channels
Sunset Cruise
Golden evenings on the water
Walking Safari
On foot with an armed guide
Beach Add-On
Pairs perfectly with Zanzibar
Riverside Game
Elephants at the water's edge
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Fly from Dar or Zanzibar to the Rufiji airstrip. Afternoon boat safari on the river channels. Sundowners on a sandbank, then dinner.
🏨 Accommodation: Siwandu
🍽️ Meals: Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner
Featured Lodges & Accommodation
Siwandu
📍 Nyerere (Selous)
A refined lakeside camp beautifully placed for boating, walking and drives.
From $900 per person per night
Beho Beho
📍 Nyerere (Selous) hills
A historic stone lodge in the hills, cooled by breezes and rich in history.
From $1,100 per person per night
Pricing & Options
All prices per person sharing. Customize any tier to your preferences.
Signature
(~$966/night)
Hand-picked lodges, shared game activities, all meals and park fees
Get QuotePrivate
(~$1,500/night)
Suite upgrades, a private vehicle and guide, premium beverages
Get QuoteExclusive
(~$2,266/night)
The finest suites, exclusive-use vehicle, private dining and bespoke extras
Get QuoteWhat's Included & Excluded
✓ Included
- ✓ 3 nights luxury camp accommodation
- ✓ All meals and selected beverages
- ✓ Game drives, walking and boat safaris
- ✓ Light-aircraft flights to and from Nyerere
- ✓ All park fees
- ✓ Airstrip transfers
✗ Excluded
- ✗ International and domestic flights unless stated
- ✗ Travel insurance
- ✗ Visa fees
- ✗ Premium wines and champagne
- ✗ Gratuities
- ✗ Personal expenses
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Best Time to Travel
June to November delivers the best game and boating conditions and is the easiest season to combine with the coast.
Why Choose This Package
Wilderness, Fast
Boat safaris and bush in just four days.
Beach & Bush
The ideal wild add-on to Zanzibar.
Water & Land
Boating, walking and drives from one riverside camp.
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Ready to Experience the Nyerere Selous Explorer?
From $2,900 per person | 4 Days / 3 Nights
⚡ Limited availability for peak season 2026 — book early to secure your dates
