Overview
Covering approximately 54,600 square kilometers, Nyerere National Park—formerly called Selous Game Reserve—is one of Tanzania’s most important conservation areas and accounts for around 5% of the country’s landmass. The park is renowned for its abundant wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, African wild dogs, crocodiles, and hippopotamuses. The Rufiji River attracts countless bird species, making it a paradise for birdwatchers. Today, the reserve proudly bears the name Nyerere National Park.
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 2 years: The minimum age for this tour is 2 years.
Itinerary
You will be picked by a guide from Kihindo Tours and Safaris at your hotel, airport or ferry in Dar for the safari briefing. Then you'll drive south to Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere Np) which is approximately 4 hours drive from Dar es Salaam. On arrival, you will get lunch and start with an afternoon boat safari in the Rufiji River. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Selous Mloka Safaris Lodge on a full board basis.
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 breakfast, you'll go for full day game drives with packed lunch boxes in Selous Game Reserve. During lunchtime, you'll enjoy a picnic lunch in the picnic site the guide will select for you. After your picnic lunch and some relaxation, you will continue with the game drive until the evening. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Mloka Lodge.
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
You'll start the day with a morning walking safari. After the walking safari that takes around two and half hours, you will return to your lodge, shower and have your breakfast. After breakfast, drive back to Dar es Salaam with packed lunch boxes. On arrival in Dar es Salaam, you are dropped off at the airport for your flight back home or at your hotel /ferry to Zanzibar, Mafia Island.
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 Selous (Nyerere NP) Boat, Game Drive & Walking Safari includes an exciting boat safari along the Rufiji River, thrilling game drives in Nyerere National Park, and a guided walking safari led by an experienced ranger. These activities provide different perspectives of the park’s incredible wildlife and landscapes.
During the 3-Day Selous (Nyerere NP) Boat, Game Drive & Walking Safari, you may encounter elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, African wild dogs, antelopes, and numerous bird species. Wildlife sightings vary depending on the season and animal movements.
Yes. The walking safari included in the 3-Day Selous (Nyerere NP) Boat, Game Drive & Walking Safari is conducted by a professional armed ranger and an experienced guide. Safety is the top priority, and participants receive a briefing before the walk begins.
The 3-Day Selous (Nyerere NP) Boat, Game Drive & Walking Safari typically includes accommodation, meals as outlined in the itinerary, park entrance fees, boat safari, guided game drives, walking safari, transportation, the services of a professional driver-guide, bottled drinking water, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
For the 3-Day Selous (Nyerere NP) Boat, Game Drive & Walking Safari, pack lightweight clothing in neutral colors, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses, binoculars, a camera, a reusable water bottle, and any personal medications.
The 3-Day Selous (Nyerere NP) Boat, Game Drive & Walking Safari is available year-round. The dry season from June to October is ideal for wildlife viewing as animals gather around water sources, while the green season from November to May offers lush scenery, excellent birdwatching, and fewer visitors.
