Nyerere National Park

Safari summary

Zanzibar is paradise. But just one hour away by air lies something equally extraordinary Africa's largest national park, and one of its best-kept secrets.

Nyerere National Park, formerly known as the Selous Game Reserve, stretches across 30,000 square kilometres of pristine wilderness in southern Tanzania. Unlike the busy northern circuit, Nyerere remains beautifully remote fewer vehicles, fewer crowds, and an untouched wildness that feels like Africa at its most raw and honest.

With Traces on Savanna, your day begins with an early hotel pickup in Zanzibar and a short morning flight directly into the heart of the park. From the moment you land, your expert local guide takes over — leading you through the park's most game-rich areas in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.

Expect elephant herds crossing open floodplains, hippos jostling along the Rufiji River, crocodiles basking on sun-warmed banks, and if fortune smiles the rare African wild dog, one of the continent's most endangered and elusive predators. Lions, leopards, buffalo, and an extraordinary diversity of birdlife complete the picture.

A delicious hot lunch is served inside the park before your afternoon game drive and return flight to Zanzibar. You'll be back on the beach by sunset — with memories that will last a lifetime.

This is responsible, community-rooted tourism at its finest guided by people who call this land home.

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About this tour

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What’s included?

• Airport transfers
• Alcoholic beverages
• Meals
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

• Accommodation
• Hot air balloons
• International flights
• Laundry
• Premium alcoholic beverages
• Spa treatments
• Visas