Overview
Discover the spectacular wilderness of Nyerere National Park, formerly the Selous Game Reserve, on this unforgettable 3-day safari adventure. Beginning and ending in Dar es Salaam, this tour features exciting boat safaris along the scenic Rufiji River and full-day game drives through one of Africa’s largest protected wildlife areas. Throughout your journey, you’ll stay at the comfortable Mloka Safaris Lodge, conveniently situated just outside the park, providing a relaxing base for your safari experience.
Trip Highlights
- Budget tour: This budget tour uses lodges.
- Private tour: This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't 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
You will be picked up in the morning from your hotel, ferry, or the airport after breakfast and embark on a four-to-five hour drive to Nyerere National Park (Selous). Upon arrival, enjoy a hot lunch at the camp followed by a short rest. At 4:00 pm, set out on an evening boat safari along the Rufiji River for approximately 2.5 hours. During the safari, you will encounter a variety of bird species, numerous crocodiles, and hippos. In the evening, you’ll return for your overnight stay at Mloka Safari Lodge.
Main Destination:
Dar Es Salaam (City)
Accommodation:
Mloka Safari Lodge
Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Nyerere NP
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks
After an early breakfast at the lodge, you’ll set out on a full-day game drive with packed lunch boxes in hand. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot chosen by your guide, then continue exploring the vast landscapes of Nyerere National Park, where you may encounter lions, elephants, buffalos, hippos, giraffes, rhinos, leopards, wild dogs, hyenas, impalas, wildebeests, and a diverse array of bird species. In the late afternoon, you’ll return to your accommodations for an evening of relaxation, followed by 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
After a leisurely breakfast at Mloka Safari Lodge, you will visit a Maasai village for two hours. Afterward, you’ll begin your journey back to Dar es Salaam with a packed lunch in hand. You will stop en route for a picnic lunch before continuing to the city. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your drop-off point, whether for a flight to your next destination or a boat, depending on your travel plans.
This carefully crafted tour provides an exceptional opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and wildlife of Nyerere National Park, ensuring a memorable and enriching safari experience.
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
- 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)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- 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 National Park & Maasai Boma Tour includes game drives in Nyerere National Park, a boat safari on the Rufiji River, a visit to a traditional Maasai Boma, accommodation, meals, park entrance fees, and transportation with a professional safari guide.
During the 3-Day Nyerere National Park & Maasai Boma Tour, you may encounter elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, African wild dogs, antelopes, and a wide variety of bird species.
The 3-Day Nyerere National Park & Maasai Boma Tour offers an authentic cultural experience where you can learn about Maasai traditions, explore their homes, enjoy traditional dances, and interact with members of the local community.
Yes, the 3-Day Nyerere National Park & Maasai Boma Tour is ideal for first-time visitors, families, couples, and solo travelers looking to combine exciting wildlife encounters with a unique cultural experience.
For the 3-Day Nyerere National Park & Maasai Boma Tour, pack lightweight neutral-colored clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses, a camera, binoculars, and any personal medications you may need.
The 3-Day Nyerere National Park & Maasai Boma Tour can be enjoyed throughout the year, but the dry season from June to October offers the best wildlife viewing, while the green season provides lush landscapes and excellent birdwatching opportunities.
