On this tour, you’ll stay at the elevated classic lodge accommodation paired with nature to offer an authentic safari experience. The elevated lodge accommodations are equipped with all the necessary facilities and services to make your days in Tanzania mainland memorable. You can expect to hear the sound of the wildlife in the distance as you drift off to sleep and may even see animal tracks throughout the camp. This is the true safari experience in contrast to sleeping in concrete walls!
Tour Features
| Mid-Range Tour: | This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges. |
| Cannot be Customized: | The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed |
| Private Tour: | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
| Scheduled departures: | This tour starts on fixed start dates only. |
| Minimum age of 3 years: | The minimum age for this tour is 3 years. |
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1
Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park (Part of the formerly Selous Game Reserve). In the morning, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Zanzibar and transferred to the airport for your 30-minute flight set at 6:00 to Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve). Upon arrival at Mtemere Airstrip, you will begin game drive safari You’ll have a full day of game viewing in Nyerere National Park/Selous Game Reserve taking a packed lunch with you to maximize your game drive time. You will have a picnic lunch break from a safe vantage point for a chance to spot the images of your dreams ranging from beautiful scenery to fascinating views of wildlife, in a natural habitat. You may expect to see diverse wildlife which includes elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, eland, kudu, wildebeest, antelope, lion, leopard, rare wild dog, jackal, and an amazing array of colorful birds. On late evening, drive to your safari camp for dinner and overnight
Main Destination: Nyerere (Selous) NP
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2
Full-Day Game Drive After breakfast, you will do another full-day game. Go on different routes from the previous day, starting from the Selous Safari lodge where you will be picked up by our professional drivers and guides.Today, you will get to see various animals including elephant, zebra, giraffe, antelope and more. You will also see birds, landscape scenery with varied topography including wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest, and higher ground with vast views of far-off mountains.You will also get a chance to visit a hotspring and even go swimming, but it depends on the accessibility of the road to the location, since during the rainy season, there will be mud on the road.
Main Destination: Nyerere (Selous) NP
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3
Boat Safari in the Mighty Rufiji River, Masai Village Tour and Departure On this day you will start with early adventurous and romantic morning sunrise boat safari along the great Rufiji River. You will start at 06:30am for 2 hours and 30 minutes before returning to the lodge for breakfast.This trip offers an opportunity to spot the abundant birdlife, hippos, and crocodiles while enjoying the spectacular sundown. Your guide will also be able to point out interesting birds and plant species during this trip. After the boat safari, return to your accommodation for dinner and your overnight stay. Selous’ lakes provide a composition and view that can’t be found at any other game reserves or national parks in Africa After boat safari you will return the lodge for breakfast. Around 11:00 AM, you will go for a Masai village tour and explore the local area, see the daily lives of local people, and learn about the local culture. After the village tour you will return to the camp for lunch at 13:00 PM. After the hot lunch driving back to the airstrip for your return flight to Zanzibar.
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Important to Know
- This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flightfrom/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| Apr 21 2025 to Dec 31 2025 | $1150 | $875 | $785 | $657 | $ |
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
Yes, additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost
Mchakamchaka tours
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Offices In :
Tanzania -
Size :
5 -
Member Of :
Nyerere driver and guide Associations -
Tour Types :
Game Drives: The most common type, involving guided tours in open-sided vehicles, providing excellent wildlife viewing -
Destinations :
Tanzania - Mchakamchaka tours is the Tanzanian travel agency which offers a wide range of activities and packages for your dream destination. We believe being the best at giving services that suits your value for money with wide experience in Tailor made trips and safaris of which you will enjoy a range of unique and invigorating activities on your unforgettable holiday. Our team of dedicated Tour Guides will take you through some of the Tanzanian most impressive landscapes and national parks.
| Mid-Range Tour: | This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges. |
| Cannot be Customized: | The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed |
| Private Tour: | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
| Scheduled departures: | This tour starts on fixed start dates only. |
| Minimum age of 3 years: | The minimum age for this tour is 3 years. |
-
1
Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park (Part of the formerly Selous Game Reserve). In the morning, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Zanzibar and transferred to the airport for your 30-minute flight set at 6:00 to Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve). Upon arrival at Mtemere Airstrip, you will begin game drive safari You’ll have a full day of game viewing in Nyerere National Park/Selous Game Reserve taking a packed lunch with you to maximize your game drive time. You will have a picnic lunch break from a safe vantage point for a chance to spot the images of your dreams ranging from beautiful scenery to fascinating views of wildlife, in a natural habitat. You may expect to see diverse wildlife which includes elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, eland, kudu, wildebeest, antelope, lion, leopard, rare wild dog, jackal, and an amazing array of colorful birds. On late evening, drive to your safari camp for dinner and overnight
Main Destination: Nyerere (Selous) NP
-
2
Full-Day Game Drive After breakfast, you will do another full-day game. Go on different routes from the previous day, starting from the Selous Safari lodge where you will be picked up by our professional drivers and guides.Today, you will get to see various animals including elephant, zebra, giraffe, antelope and more. You will also see birds, landscape scenery with varied topography including wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest, and higher ground with vast views of far-off mountains.You will also get a chance to visit a hotspring and even go swimming, but it depends on the accessibility of the road to the location, since during the rainy season, there will be mud on the road.
Main Destination: Nyerere (Selous) NP
-
3
Boat Safari in the Mighty Rufiji River, Masai Village Tour and Departure On this day you will start with early adventurous and romantic morning sunrise boat safari along the great Rufiji River. You will start at 06:30am for 2 hours and 30 minutes before returning to the lodge for breakfast.This trip offers an opportunity to spot the abundant birdlife, hippos, and crocodiles while enjoying the spectacular sundown. Your guide will also be able to point out interesting birds and plant species during this trip. After the boat safari, return to your accommodation for dinner and your overnight stay. Selous’ lakes provide a composition and view that can’t be found at any other game reserves or national parks in Africa After boat safari you will return the lodge for breakfast. Around 11:00 AM, you will go for a Masai village tour and explore the local area, see the daily lives of local people, and learn about the local culture. After the village tour you will return to the camp for lunch at 13:00 PM. After the hot lunch driving back to the airstrip for your return flight to Zanzibar.
Includes & Excludes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of 56 per person per day for the guide and crew
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| Apr 21 2025 to Dec 31 2025 | $1150 | $875 | $785 | $657 | $ |
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
Yes, additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost
Mchakamchaka tours
-
Offices In :
Tanzania -
Size :
5 -
Member Of :
Nyerere driver and guide Associations -
Tour Types :
Game Drives: The most common type, involving guided tours in open-sided vehicles, providing excellent wildlife viewing -
Destinations :
Tanzania - Mchakamchaka tours is the Tanzanian travel agency which offers a wide range of activities and packages for your dream destination. We believe being the best at giving services that suits your value for money with wide experience in Tailor made trips and safaris of which you will enjoy a range of unique and invigorating activities on your unforgettable holiday. Our team of dedicated Tour Guides will take you through some of the Tanzanian most impressive landscapes and national parks.
