This combination safari gives you the best of both worlds — Mikumi National Park's legendary Big Five game drives on Day 1, followed by Selous National Park's (Nyerere) extraordinary boat safari on the Rufiji River on Day 2. Two completely different ecosystems, two different styles of safari, and Africa's wildlife at its most diverse — all from your Zanzibar base. This is the most comprehensive 2-day safari we offer.
Morning game drive in Mikumi — Tanzania's most accessible Big Five park, 45 minutes from Zanzibar by air.
Float past hippo pods, Nile crocodiles and hundreds of waterbirds on Africa's most spectacular river delta.
Savannah floodplain in Mikumi, river delta wilderness in Selous — two completely different Africa experiences.
Add a guided bush walk with an armed ranger in Selous — the most thrilling way to experience the African bush.
Overnight at a quality lodge between the two parks — full board meals, bush atmosphere, real comfort.
Two parks, a boat safari and a game drive — the most wildlife encounters of any 2-day trip we offer.
Pickup from Zanzibar hotel, 45-minute flight to Mikumi Airstrip. Morning and afternoon game drives covering Mikumi's Mkata Floodplain and Hippo Pools circuit. Lunch in the park. Overnight at lodge near the Selous boundary.
After breakfast, transfer to Selous (Nyerere) National Park for a 3-hour boat safari on the Rufiji River — hippos, crocodiles, fish eagles and waterbirds. Optional walking safari with armed ranger. Afternoon return flight to Zanzibar.
Add a guided bush walk with armed ranger — the most thrilling 90 minutes of any safari.
Spotlight drive in Selous after dark — leopards, civets, nocturnal birds.
The Rufiji is famous for its tigerfish. Add a guided fishing session.
Extend your stay with a third day — full extra game drive and boat safari session.