Overview
Travel to the magnificent Nyerere National Park, formerly Selous Game Reserve, for an unforgettable safari experience. Explore Africa’s largest protected wildlife area, where stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife, and exciting adventures come together to create an exceptional journey.
Trip Highlights
- Budget tour: This budget tour uses lodges.
- Private tour: This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
- Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- Can be customized: You can request changes to this tour.
- Suitable for solo travelers: Solo travelers can book this private tour.
- Minimum age of 1 year: The minimum age for this tour is 1 year.
Itinerary
Your journey begins with an early morning drive from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park (approximately 4–5 hours). Upon arrival, enjoy a warm welcome at your lodge or camp, followed by lunch. In the afternoon, experience a boat safari along the Rufiji River, where you can spot hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy the sunset as you cruise through the scenic waterways. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the camp.
Main Destination:
Nyerere National Park
Accommodation:
Mloka Safari Lodge
Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Nyerere NP
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
After an early breakfast, you will set out for a full-day game drive in the park. Nyerere is home to elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and the endangered African wild dogs. Explore the vast savannahs, woodlands, and lakes, with chances to witness predators in action. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild before continuing your adventure. Later, return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and your overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Nyerere National Park
Accommodation:
Mloka Safari Lodge
Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Nyerere NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
Start the morning with an exciting walking safari led by an experienced ranger and expert walking guide. This up-close experience allows you to observe wildlife tracks, plants, and smaller creatures often missed during game drives.
After breakfast, depart for Dar es Salaam, arriving in the afternoon. This short yet immersive safari offers a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and breathtaking wildlife encounters. You will be left with memories you will never forget!
Main Destination:
Dar Es Salaam (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Cost Excludes
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
FAQs
The 3-Day Nyerere Game Drive, Boating, & Walking Safari includes exciting game drives, a scenic boat safari along the Rufiji River, and a guided walking safari with an armed ranger. These activities offer unique opportunities to experience the park’s wildlife from different perspectives.
During the 3-Day Nyerere Game Drive, Boating, & Walking Safari, you may spot elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, African wild dogs, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, and a wide variety of bird species in their natural habitat.
Yes. The 3-Day Nyerere Game Drive, Boating, & Walking Safari is ideal for first-time visitors, couples, families with older children, and solo travelers. It combines classic game drives with unique boating and walking experiences for a well-rounded safari adventure.
The 3-Day Nyerere Game Drive, Boating, & Walking Safari typically includes accommodation, meals as specified in the itinerary, park entrance fees, transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle, game drives, a boat safari, a guided walking safari, bottled drinking water, hotel pickup and drop-off, and the services of a professional driver-guide.
For the 3-Day Nyerere Game Drive, Boating, & Walking Safari, bring lightweight clothing in neutral colors, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses, binoculars, a camera, a small daypack, and any personal medications.
The 3-Day Nyerere Game Drive, Boating, & Walking Safari is available throughout the year. The dry season from June to October offers excellent wildlife viewing as animals gather around water sources, while the green season from November to May features lush scenery, abundant birdlife, and a quieter safari experience.
