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Fly from Zanzibar into Selous for a full-day, photographer-accompanied safari through riverine forests and wide savannah. Expect long game drives, a riverside lunch and a sunset return flight back to Zanzibar.
Fly from Zanzibar into Selous for a full-day, photographer-accompanied safari through riverine forests and wide savannah. Expect long game drives, a riverside lunch and a sunset return flight back to Zanzibar.
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Operated by Safari Gateway Ltd · Selous Game Reserve (Mtemere), Rufiji District
You lift off from Zanzibar as the dawn light sharpens the ocean horizon, and by mid-morning the low, ochre plains of Selous—now part of Nyerere National Park—open beneath the aircraft like a living map.
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Up to 12 hours (sunrise to sunset).
Suitable for travelers with basic mobility; includes long periods in a vehicle and short walks on uneven ground
This tour includes a light-aircraft flight from Zanzibar to Mtemere airstrip; departures are timed early morning with a return sunset flight to Zanzibar.
Yes—breakfast, bottled water, tea/coffee, snacks and a buffet lunch are included in the itinerary.
No wildlife can be guaranteed, but Selous supports large populations of elephants, buffalo, wild dogs, lions and hippos, increasing chances of sightings during a full-day safari.
Infants may join but must sit on an adult’s lap in the aircraft; check age and safety policies when booking and notify guides of special needs.
Selous was a colonial-era hunting reserve named after explorer Frederick Selous and later reclassified to prioritize conservation; it is now part of Nyerere National Park.
Visitor numbers and guided operations are managed to reduce disturbance; follow guide instructions, avoid off-track walking and minimize single-use plastics to support local conservation efforts.
Safari Gateway Ltd operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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