Selous Luxury Day Safari with Photographer

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

12 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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Overview

Maximize your time in Zanzibar by adding a safari to your trip—this inclusive, full-day adventure takes care of all the details for you. After a flight to Tanzania’s Selous Game Reserve, spend the day on game drives in search of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, and African wild dogs. Enjoy a stop for lunch inside the park and fly back at the end of the day.

Ideal for time-strapped Zanzibar travelers who want to add a safari
Maximize your chances of spotting wildlife with local guides
Round-trip flights are included with no surprise fees
Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks are included for ease

What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks
Lunch
Soda/Pop
Breakfast
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes

Alcoholic Beverages

For 18 y/o and above

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Meeting point

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Jahazi Restaurant is located at the Abedi Amani Karume International Airport. The restaurant is located opposite the Domestic Arrival /Departure Gate.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.6:00 am

Itinerary

Selous Game Reserve

12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 286 reviews

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Greatest experience!

Sherri_B, Jan 2026

This was an exceptional experience. Everything was smooth, seamless and worryfree. The pickup was prompt from the hotel and the driver was so professional. Upon return, here was right there waiting on us also. We waited briefly and were delivered out tickets and escorted to the terminal. The Cessna awaited as we were checked in. The quick flight was uneventful. From the moment we began to drive, animals were present. There were a few moments of no activity but when the animals showed up they were reality active. Wildebeest, lion, antelope, giraffe, monkeys and hippos were featured. The lunch was delicious and considered vegetarian options. Our jeep included 2 couples, my daughter, me the photographer and driver. They provided beverages during there tour and meal. Our return flight was a free hours after meal and that seemed to be the most difficult time of the day. It seemed hotter and we were a little tired. We began our day at 2:30am and it was 3pm. Everyone was superb! The guide was knowledgeable and considerate. There photographer had a great eye. Even the other guests were cool. 10's across the board! Recommend taking toiletries along and a thermos because ice is not available. :)

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Dear Sherri, Thank you for such a detailed and wonderful review. We’re delighted that your entire day, from the early pickup to the return, felt smooth, seamless, and worry-free. It’s fantastic to hear how much you enjoyed the wildlife encounters, the comfort of the jeep, and the care provided throughout the experience. Your kind words about the guide, driver, and photographer truly mean a lot to our team. We also appreciate your helpful tips for future travellers; they’re very thoughtful. We’re grateful for your trust and thrilled that the safari scored “10’s across the board” for you. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure in Tanzania. Warm regards Biubwa KHAMIS

One in a lifetime experience!

Deanna_S, Oct 2024

My husband and I purchased the Selous Luxury Day Safari from Viator. I was celebrating a milestone birthday, the big 40, and I wanted to make it epic. Tomas, Fanta and crew did just that and more, what an amazing safari experience! From the time we were picked up from our hotel, to the plane ride to the Nyerere National Park and back to our hotel, the experience was fantastic. We caught an early morning flight from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. As soon as we landed, we were introduced to our driver, Ramadane, and we were on our way. The park is massive and it didn’t take long for us to lay our eyes on wildlife. We saw so many amazing animals and the sights the park offered were absolutely breathtaking! We cruised through the park as giraffes scurried by our jeep. We enjoyed breakfast with tea and coffee while massive hippos slept in the water nearby. We had an amazing lunch near a huge baobab tree with a loving view of the park. Talk about a dream come true! The highlight of our tour was the lions! There they were up close and personal, lounging gingerly without a care in the world. Magnificent simply doesn’t even describe it. This safari was truly a once a lifetime experience that I will not soon forget! Thanks again for such an amazing journey!

Excellent experience

Peter_C, Jun 2024

From pickup to dropoff, an excellent experience. Great people driving us around getting the best pictures of the animals spotted. The photographer Mike is a great added value and secures that the many moments will be well documented with the pictures taken during the trip. One more thing, our Polish became at lot better during the trip 😂

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Dear Peter, Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience on the Selous Luxury Day Safari from pickup to drop off. It is gratifying to know that our team, especially Mike, contributed to making your trip memorable by capturing remarkable photos of the wildlife. We are also pleased that you enjoyed learning a bit of Polish during your journey. We look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure in the future. Kind regards, Biubwa OMAR

Bait and switch, false advertisement...terrible waist of time and money

Irina_M, Jan 2024

Terrible, bait and switch...do NOT RECOMMEND to anyone, false advertisement, waist of time and money

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Dear Irina, We are genuinely sorry to hear about your disappointing experience with the Selous Luxury Day Safari. It's clear we've fallen short of your expectations and the high standards we set for ourselves. Your feedback is invaluable as it helps us identify areas that need immediate attention and improvement. We take your comments very seriously and would like to understand more about the specific aspects of the trip that led to your dissatisfaction. Our aim is always to deliver experiences that are true to our descriptions and fulfilling for our guests. If there have been shortcomings in this regard, we are committed to addressing them. Please feel free to reach out to us directly with any further details you can provide. We would appreciate the opportunity to make things right, whether that's through addressing your concerns, discussing a resolution, or providing assistance that can help amend your experience with us. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and once again, we apologize for any inconvenience and disappointment you've experienced. We hope to have the chance to regain your trust in the future. Kind regards, Biubwa OMAR